This National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Program CFDA 47.070 Project Grant award of $299,964 to The Research Foundation For The State University Of New York (doing business as Stony Brook University) aims to enhance computers' ability to understand and recognize shapes in images and 3D data. The project seeks to teach computers to focus on the critical parts of an image that constitute an object, while disregarding background and other distractions. It will develop methods for computers to comprehend the relationships between different parts of an object, similar to how humans recognize objects. The research could lead to advancements in applications such as medical imaging, dental radiology, augmented reality, assisted driving, and robotics. The project will also involve students from high school to doctoral programs, with a focus on including underrepresented groups. The award has a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027.