Computer Science students showcase innovation in action.
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Computer Science students showcase innovation in action. Published: June 16, 2026 Several students in the Computer Science Department finished off the semester in the spotlight. Throughout the spring semester, two student teams worked with professionals at The Hartford to develop AI-powered conversational vehicle recommendation prototypes using AWS Bedrock, large language models, cloud services, and vehicle safety data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Computer Science Department has a longtime educational partnership with The Hartford through its Software Engineering Studio. "Our partnership with The Hartford has been one of the most consistent and meaningful examples of how industry engagement can strengthen computing education," says Dr. Stan Kurkovsky, chair of the Computer Science Department. "Since 2018, The Hartford professionals have worked with our students every semester on realistic software engineering projects, giving them a chance to apply what they learn in class to authentic professional practice." The project focused on creating an AI-powered conversational vehicle recommendation tool capable of interacting with users, retrieving and interpreting structured safety data, and generating personalized recommendations through a natural language interface. Over four development sprints, the teams worked directly with engineers...
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