The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers: Recipient Details
Cyrus Shahabi
Affidivation:
University of Southern California
NSF Directorate:
CISE
Gender:
M
Award Year:
2003
Citation:
For pioneering research in how to manage the streams of sensor data created as humans interact with virtual-reality environments. The multidimensional databases and techniques for storing and studying such data streams have wide-ranging potential applications from medicine to space exploration. He incorporates research results into his courses, providing students opportunities to learn in multi-disciplinary environments. His commitment to broadening research participation is evident in teaching and outreach to underrepresented groups.