CS480/580-Spring2026

• 01/31/2026: The problem of not properly displaying all images in HW1 is resolved. We will extend the deadline for two days till 4:30pm, February 6, 2026.
• 01/28/2026: HW1 currently has a problem of not properly displaying all images. We are working with Gradescope to resolve the issue and give everyone an update when it's fixed.
• 01/28/2026: HW0 and PJ0 deadline is extended for two more days to January 30 4:30pm for all, considering those who registered late for the class.
• 01/28/2026: For those who are not able to come to campus today due to the winter storm, we will provide a Zoom option to attend class.
• 01/28/2026: HW1 and PJ1 are out! HW1 is due next week before class (4:30pm, February 4, 2026). PJ1 (team of up to four undergrad, two undergrad and one grad, or two grad students allowed) is due in two weeks before class (4:30pm, February 11, 2026).
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• 01/21/2026: HW0 and PJ0 are out! Both are due next week before class (4:30pm, January 28, 2026). Note you don't need to find a peer to finish PR0 (really, it's very easy), but you should start looking for PR1!
• 01/01/2026: Welcome to GMU CS480/580 Spring 2026 Section 003/007! First class 4:30pm - 7:10pm, Wednesday, January 21 2026, Fuse 1327, Arlington.

Instructor

Xuesu Xiao
Office: Fuse 3311 or Online
Office Hour: by Appointment
Email: xiao@gmu.edu

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Amirreza Payandeh
Office: Online
Office Hour: by Appointment
Email: apayande@gmu.edu

University Teaching Assistant

Sam O'Neill
Office: Online
Office Hour: by Appointment
Email: poneill3@gmu.edu

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