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Work on debunking 2020 election fraud claims in Antrim County incident recognized with USENIX Best Paper

The paper presents an independent investigation of the county’s election management system and identifies weaknesses, solutions.

U-M spin-off Agita Labs releases always encrypted computing product

TrustForge, based on U-M research spearheaded by Austin and Bertacco, provides users with the ability to protect data using a process called sequestered encryption
Michigan Today: April 27, 2020

Probing tech’s soft underbelly

Prof. Kevin Fu's lab has demonstrated weaknesses in the electronic devices and sensors that we rely upon to illustrate the need for improvements in cybersecurity. He is profiled in this article.

MHacks gains focus, maturity as MHacks X approaches

If there’s one event at Michigan that reflects students’ raw enthusiasm for hacking and building, it’s MHacks, the infamous student-run hackathon.

ArborHacks formed to increase access to and participation in computer science

The group will hold a once-a-year hackathon for local high school students in addition to other events.

Better gender balance goal of latest MHacks hackathon

MHacks: Refactor, v7 of the nationally-renowned U-M hackathon, drew many more women, underrepresented students and first-timers.

MHacks: Refactor to focus on gender inclusivity and hacker empowerment

This semester the creators are focusing less on numbers and more on the experience.

Hackers tackle assistive technology

Dr. David Chesney and others hosted a hackathon that focused on projects for the greater good.

MHacks 6 Showcased Another Round of Creative Projects

Over 1,300 students were represented at this 36 straight hour event to produce creative and impactful projects.

MHacks Adds New Workshops and Events for 6th Hackathon

This will include seven intro-level workshops and a new event entitled Women@MHacks, which is an 8-hour long event directed towards female engineers.

Shift Collaborative: Providing Creative Space and Community for Tech Students with Business on the Brain

Funded by an alum, there's a place on campus for those who live to hack.

MHacks Continues to Impress with Over 1,200 Participants at Hackathon

There’s a greater emphasis on learning and diversity  in thought, background, and action. And as a result  MHacks is redefining the hackathon and the hacker.

1,000 Hackers Expected on North Campus for MHacks IV

Shared Memory in Mobile Operating Systems Provides Ingress Point for Hackers

Researchers demo hack to seize control of municipal traffic signal systems

Students compete to create game-playing bots in weekend programming contest