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2024


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Three Alumni Inducted into the CSC Alumni Hall of Fame Alongside Two “Rising Stars”

The ranks of the Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame recently grew as we inducted three new members: Michael Maximillien, Bradford Mott and Kristopher Tyra. We also recognized two ‘Rising Stars’ - DeShawn Brown and Shubham Saloni.

11/20/24

The ranks of the Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame recently grew as we inducted three n...

11/20/24


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Jared Peterson of SAS to be Featured in Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series

Join us on November 12th when SAS’ Jared Peterson gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the SAS approach to data and AI, and how to connect what’s being covered in class with what tech professionals are doing on a daily basis.

10/25/24

Join us on November 12th when SAS’ Jared Peterson gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse i...

10/25/24


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VR Poses Privacy Risks for Kids. A New Study Finds Parents Aren’t as Worried as They Should Be.

The study also found few parents are taking active steps to address security and privacy issues, such as using parental controls built into VR apps.

5/06/24

The study also found few parents are taking active steps to address security and privacy i...

5/06/24


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Dr. Laurie Williams One of Four Faculty to Win Holladay Medal

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams on being one of four NC State faculty members selected to receive the 2024 Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees.

4/04/24

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams on being one of four NC State faculty members selec...

4/04/24


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Will Our Best Teachers Be Robots?

AI could help even those who struggle the most learn better in the future, say computer scientists and educators James Lester and Noboru Matsuda.

3/04/24

AI could help even those who struggle the most learn better in the future, say computer sc...

3/04/24


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Udo Sglavo of SAS Wraps Up the Spring Session of the Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series

Please join us on Tuesday, March 26th when Udo Sglavo, Vice President of Applied AI and Modeling R&D at SAS, will be our special guest speaker.

2/28/24

Please join us on Tuesday, March 26th when Udo Sglavo, Vice President of Applied AI and Mo...

2/28/24


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Labcorp’s Bola Oyegunwa Will Be the Featured Speaker for February’s “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series

Please join us on Tuesday, February 27th when Bola Oyegunwa, SVP of Enterprise Systems at Labcorp, will be our special guest speaker at the Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

1/24/24

Please join us on Tuesday, February 27th when Bola Oyegunwa, SVP of Enterprise Systems at ...

1/24/24


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Williams Named Goodnight Distinguished University Professor

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams on being named the inaugural Goodnight Distinguished University Professor in Security Sciences at NC State University.

1/22/24

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams on being named the inaugural Goodnight Distinguishe...

1/22/24

2023


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Labcorp Speaker Series Welcomes Krish Vitaldevara of NetApp

Please join us on Tuesday, January 23rd when Krish Vitaldevara, SVP of Platform Engineering at NetApp, will kick off the Spring 2024 Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

12/29/23

Please join us on Tuesday, January 23rd when Krish Vitaldevara, SVP of Platform Engineerin...

12/29/23


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Department Honors Hall of Fame Inductees and Rising Stars

Congratulations to the Computer Science alumni who were honored for their exemplary contributions to their profession, their community, and to the world at large during the Computer Science Department’s Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony last week.

11/09/23

Congratulations to the Computer Science alumni who were honored for their exemplary contri...

11/09/23


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Security Architect Richard Tychansky Featured Speaker for November’s Labcorp Leadership in Technology Speaker Series

Please join us on Wednesday, November 15th when Richard Tychansky, Security Architect at Identity Dynamics Group, will be our special guest speaker for the final installment of the Fall 2023 Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

10/25/23

Please join us on Wednesday, November 15th when Richard Tychansky, Security Architect at I...

10/25/23


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Labcorp Speaker Series Proudly Presents Suha Zehl

Want to discover how to transform your life with Purpose, Heart, Energy, Action and Reflection (PHEAR)? Join us on October 25th for our Labcorp Leadership in Technology Speaker Series featuring Suha Zehl to learn how.

9/25/23

Want to discover how to transform your life with Purpose, Heart, Energy, Action and Reflec...

9/25/23


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Labcorp Speaker Series Proudly Presents Jerry Heneghan

Please join us on Wednesday, September 27th when Jerry Heneghan, Co-founder & Chief Design Officer of Biomojo, will kick off the Fall 2023 Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

8/31/23

Please join us on Wednesday, September 27th when Jerry Heneghan, Co-founder & Chief Design...

8/31/23


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A New Weapon in the War on Robocall Scams

The new tool is designed to help regulators, phone carriers and other stakeholders better understand and monitor robocall trends – and take action against related criminal activity.

8/08/23

The new tool is designed to help regulators, phone carriers and other stakeholders better ...

8/08/23


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Singh Named SAS Institute Distinguished Professor of Computer Science

Congratulations to Dr. Munindar Singh, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, on being named the SAS Institute Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at NC State.

6/06/23

Congratulations to Dr. Munindar Singh, Alumni Distinguished Graduate Professor, on being n...

6/06/23


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Lester Named Goodnight Distinguished University Professor

Congratulations to James Lester, Distinguished University Professor, and Director of the Center for Educational Informatics, on being named the inaugural Goodnight Distinguished University Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

5/11/23

Congratulations to James Lester, Distinguished University Professor, and Director of the C...

5/11/23


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Rothermel Reappointed as Head of Department of Computer Science

Dr. Gregg Rothermel, one of the top software engineering researchers in the world, has been reappointed as the head of NC State’s Department of Computer Science in recognition of his excellent leadership, dedication and integrity.

4/28/23

Dr. Gregg Rothermel, one of the top software engineering researchers in the world, has bee...

4/28/23


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JupiterOne Founder Erkang Zheng is Final Spring Labcorp Speaker

Please join us on March 21st when Erkang Zheng, Founder & CEO of JupiterOne, will be the featured speaker at the final installment of the Spring 2023 Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

3/01/23

Please join us on March 21st when Erkang Zheng, Founder & CEO of JupiterOne, will be the f...

3/01/23


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Peraton’s Mark Adams to be Featured Labcorp Series Speaker on February 28th

Please join us on February 28th when Mark Adams, Vice President of Technology & Engineering at Peraton, will be the featured speaker at the Spring 2023 Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

1/30/23

Please join us on February 28th when Mark Adams, Vice President of Technology & Engineerin...

1/30/23


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Whitehornes Establish Entrepreneurship Scholarship in Computer Science

CSC Alumni and Hall of Fame inductee Ed Whitehorne, and his wife, Deborah, have made a generous gift to provide scholarships to undergraduate students with a passion for entrepreneurism pursuing a degree in Computer Science.

1/23/23

CSC Alumni and Hall of Fame inductee Ed Whitehorne, and his wife, Deborah, have made a gen...

1/23/23


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Labcorp Speaker Series Proudly Presents Trisha Price of Pendo

Please join us on January 31st when Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer for Pendo, will kick off the first installment of the Spring 2023 Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

1/04/23

Please join us on January 31st when Trisha Price, Chief Product Officer for Pendo, will ki...

1/04/23

2022


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Second Annual Cybersecurity Symposium Planned for January

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Symposium! The event will feature keynotes from industry leaders, lectures from cybersecurity experts, panel discussions on a variety of important cyber topics, and hands-on learning.

12/01/22

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Cybersecurity Symposium! The event will feature keynotes...

12/01/22


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Four Alumni Inducted into the CSC Alumni Hall of Fame

Several Computer Science alumni were honored for their exemplary contributions to their profession, their community, and to the world at large during the Computer Science Department’s Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony last week.

11/14/22

Several Computer Science alumni were honored for their exemplary contributions to their pr...

11/14/22


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Wyatt Honored as a Distinguished Engineering Alumnus

Computer Science alumnus Mark D. Wyatt (CSC BS 1980) was among three to be recognized by the College of Engineering as a Distinguished Engineering Alumnus (DEA), becoming the department's 5th ever DEA Award winner!

11/08/22

Computer Science alumnus Mark D. Wyatt (CSC BS 1980) was among three to be recognized by t...

11/08/22


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Dr. Donald Bitzer Named a Computer History Museum 2022 Fellow

Dr. Donald Bitzer, Distinguished University Research Professor of Computer Science at NC State, was named a 2022 Fellow by the Computer History Museum for his global influence and outstanding contributions in the field of computer science.

10/17/22

Dr. Donald Bitzer, Distinguished University Research Professor of Computer Science at NC S...

10/17/22


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Labcorp Speaker Series Proudly Presents Dr. Amir Bahmani on November 8th

Please join us on November 8th the final lecture in the Fall 2022 Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series. Dr. Amir Bahmani, Director of the Deep Data Research Computing Center at Stanford University, is the featured speaker.

10/05/22

Please join us on November 8th the final lecture in the Fall 2022 Labcorp “Leadership in...

10/05/22


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Department Launches Undergraduate Concentration in Artificial Intelligence

The Department of Computer Science introduced a new undergraduate concentration in Artificial Intelligence to equip students with essential skills that are in high demand.

9/30/22

The Department of Computer Science introduced a new undergraduate concentration in Artific...

9/30/22


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Director of Cybersecurity Practice Joins Department of Computer Science

Laura Rodgers will facilitate outreach with government and industry partners to advance cybersecurity education and research initiatives.

9/29/22

Laura Rodgers will facilitate outreach with government and industry partners to advance cy...

9/29/22


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Disney Streaming Expert Scott Labrozzi is October 4th Labcorp Series Speaker

Streaming video expert Scott Labrozzi of Disney Streaming will be the featured speaker at the October 4th Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

9/09/22

Streaming video expert Scott Labrozzi of Disney Streaming will be the featured speaker at ...

9/09/22


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Labcorp Speaker Series Proudly Presents Jo Abernathy of BCBSNC

As a corporate IT shop, how do you adjust your mindset, strategies and tactics to remain relevant in our ever-changing world? Join us on Sept. 8 when Jo Abernathy, CIO for BCBSNC, kicks off the Fall Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

8/31/22

As a corporate IT shop, how do you adjust your mindset, strategies and tactics to remain r...

8/31/22


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Wireless Tech Measures Soil Moisture at Multiple Depths in Real Time

Just one way Computer Science impacts our lives; The tech informs irrigation practices to improve crop yield and reduce water consumption.

8/17/22

Just one way Computer Science impacts our lives; The tech informs irrigation practices to ...

8/17/22


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NC State to Lead Multi­-institution Software Supply Chain Security Grant from NSF

NC State University is the lead institution on a $9M, multi-institution NSF 'Frontiers' grant to research technical challenges in software supply chain security and to help build a diverse workforce for the software industry.

8/03/22

NC State University is the lead institution on a $9M, multi-institution NSF 'Frontiers' gr...

8/03/22


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NC State Alumni Couple Establishes Troan Scholarship for Computer Science Endowment

Computer Science Alumni Hall of Famer Erik Troan and his wife, Dr. Brigid Troan, have created one of the largest scholarship endowments in department history to benefit first-generation students in great financial need.

4/06/22

Computer Science Alumni Hall of Famer Erik Troan and his wife, Dr. Brigid Troan, have crea...

4/06/22


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Reaves Receives NSF CAREER Award

Congratulations to Bradley Reaves on receiving an NSF CAREER Award, one of the highest honors given by NSF to young faculty members in science and engineering. Reaves becomes the department’s 35th CAREER Award winner; the 32nd currently on staff.

3/24/22

Congratulations to Bradley Reaves on receiving an NSF CAREER Award, one of the highest hon...

3/24/22


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Dr. James Lester One of Five Faculty to Win Holladay Medal

Distinguished Professor Dr. James Lester III is one of five NC State faculty members who received the 2022 Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees.

3/22/22

Distinguished Professor Dr. James Lester III is one of five NC State faculty members who r...

3/22/22


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Day of Giving Supports COE Student Programs, Research and More

Join us on March 23rd in #GivingPack to our students, faculty and staff! Once CSC receives 100 gifts, it will unlock a $10,000 challenge gift from alumnus Mark Wyatt. Keep tabs on the Engineering Leaderboard to see where we stand.

3/16/22

Join us on March 23rd in #GivingPack to our students, faculty and staff! Once CSC receives...

3/16/22


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Labcorp Speaker Series Proudly Presents Google Cloud Leader Slawomir Chylek

Please join us on March 29th when Slawomir Chylek, Google Cloud Leader at Google, will be the featured speaker for the next installment of the Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

2/25/22

Please join us on March 29th when Slawomir Chylek, Google Cloud Leader at Google, will be ...

2/25/22


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Olingers Establish Largest Scholarship Endowment in Department History

Thanks to a gift of more than $260,000 by CSC alumni couple, Anne-Marie and Chris Olinger, the endowment will support computer science students involved in entrepreneurial efforts at NC State.

1/31/22

Thanks to a gift of more than $260,000 by CSC alumni couple, Anne-Marie and Chris Olinger,...

1/31/22


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Labcorp Speaker Series Proudly Presents Software Expert Gary McGraw

Join us on February 24th when Dr. Gary McGraw, a globally recognized authority on software security, will be the featured speaker for the next installment of the Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series.

1/26/22

Join us on February 24th when Dr. Gary McGraw, a globally recognized authority on software...

1/26/22

2021


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Scott Addison Clay Kicks Off the Spring Labcorp Speaker Series

Join us on January 27th at 6:30 p.m. as we kick off the Spring semester’s Labcorp Leadership in Technology Speaker Series with featured speaker Scott Addison Clay, founder and CEO of Addison Interactive and Eventuall Inc.

12/20/21

Join us on January 27th at 6:30 p.m. as we kick off the Spring semester’s Labcorp Leader...

12/20/21


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Five Alumni Inducted into the CSC Alumni Hall of Fame

The department is proud to announce the induction of five outstanding alumni into the NC State Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame for 2021.

11/23/21

The department is proud to announce the induction of five outstanding alumni into the NC S...

11/23/21


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Labcorp Speakers Series Welcomes Alumnus, Drew Banks

Drew Banks, retired tech entrepreneur and CSC and EE alumnus, will be our featured speaker for the final fall Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series talk on Thursday, November 18th at 6:30 p.m.

10/28/21

Drew Banks, retired tech entrepreneur and CSC and EE alumnus, will be our featured speaker...

10/28/21


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Statewide Cybersecurity Coalition Receives $2 Million NSA Grant

A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation will help fund a statewide coalition to help drive the state's economy by giving North Carolina businesses the skilled workers, knowledge and support that they need to grow.

10/01/21

A $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation will help fund a statewide coaliti...

10/01/21


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Nike’s Dr. Mona-Lisa Pinkney is Featured Labcorp Series Speaker

Join us on October 28th at 6:30 p.m. for the Labcorp Leadership in Technology Speakers Series as we welcome featured speaker Dr. Mona-Lisa Pinkney, Senior Director, Cybersecurity Governance, Risk, Compliance, Engagement and Geos at Nike.

9/30/21

Join us on October 28th at 6:30 p.m. for the Labcorp Leadership in Technology Speakers Ser...

9/30/21


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CSC Alumna Honored with Watauga Medal

Suzanne Gordon (CSC BS 1975) is one of three NC State longtime supporters to be honored recently with the prestigious Watauga Medal, the university’s highest nonacademic honor.

9/14/21

Suzanne Gordon (CSC BS 1975) is one of three NC State longtime supporters to be honored re...

9/14/21


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Study: Benefits Outweigh Risks for Autonomous Vehicles – As Long As You Regulate Them

Dr. Munindar Singh is part of an interdisciplinary panel of experts that has assessed the risks and potential benefits associated with deploying autonomous vehicles (AVs) on US roads. They predict the benefits could substantially outweigh the risks.

8/23/21

Dr. Munindar Singh is part of an interdisciplinary panel of experts that has assessed the ...

8/23/21


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Labcorp Speaker Series Proudly Presents Chris Stanley

Join us on September 30th at 6:30 p.m. as we kickoff this year’s Labcorp “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series with Labcrop’s VP of Clinical and Digital Solutions and NC State alumnus, Chris Stanley.

8/16/21

Join us on September 30th at 6:30 p.m. as we kickoff this year’s Labcorp “Leadership i...

8/16/21


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NC State, NSF Unveil Institute Focused on Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education

The new NSF AI Institute for Engaged Learning is a collaborative effort that leverages NC State’s work to develop new tools that radically improve human learning and education.

7/29/21

The new NSF AI Institute for Engaged Learning is a collaborative effort that leverages NC ...

7/29/21


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NC State’s 4th Churchill Scholar Prepares for Deep Dive Into Genetics

Nikhil Milind, who graduated in May with degrees in computer science and genetics, is going to Cambridge University to continue his studies into links between human genetics and diseases. He is NC State’s fourth-ever Churchill Scholar.

7/06/21

Nikhil Milind, who graduated in May with degrees in computer science and genetics, is goin...

7/06/21


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Three from CSC Win NSF CAREER Awards

Alexandros Kapravelos, Christopher Parnin and Ruozhou Yu, all assistant professors in the NC State Computer Science Department, have received prestigious NSF CAREER Awards. The CSC Department now has 34 CAREER Award winners.

6/11/21

Alexandros Kapravelos, Christopher Parnin and Ruozhou Yu, all assistant professors in the ...

6/11/21


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NC State #1 in World for Computer Science Education Research

In a paper presented at the 2021 SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, NC State has been cited as the #1 institution in the world for computer science education research from 2015-2020.

3/30/21

In a paper presented at the 2021 SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education,...

3/30/21


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Labcorp to Sponsor ‘Leadership in Technology’ Speakers Series

Super ePartner Labcorp to serve as the sole named sponsor of the popular series through the 2023-2024 academic year.

3/30/21

Super ePartner Labcorp to serve as the sole named sponsor of the popular series through th...

3/30/21


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Study Reveals Extent of Privacy Vulnerabilities with Amazon’s Alexa

Collaborative research effort including Drs. Anupam Das and Will Enck from NC State finds issues range from misleading privacy policies to post-approval changes in code.

3/04/21

Collaborative research effort including Drs. Anupam Das and Will Enck from NC State finds ...

3/04/21


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Cisco Systems Makes Major Gift in Support of Department’s Cybersecurity Initiative

As part of a larger investment in developing the next generation of cybersecurity talent, Cisco Systems has made a $250,000 unrestricted gift in support of Dr. Laurie Williams and the Secure Computing Institute at NC State University.

2/11/21

As part of a larger investment in developing the next generation of cybersecurity talent, ...

2/11/21


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Helping CSC PhD Students Achieve Academic Vibrancy

A new CSC course on Academic Vibrancy, created and taught by Dr. Laurie Williams, is being offered this semester for Ph.D. students. The class will teach students how to stay positive, productive and connected during their rigorous academic journey.

1/28/21

A new CSC course on Academic Vibrancy, created and taught by Dr. Laurie Williams, is being...

1/28/21


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Williams Named Distinguished University Professor

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams on being named a Distinguished University Professor at NC State. She becomes the fifth Distinguished Professor in the NC State Department of Computer Science.

1/07/21

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams on being named a Distinguished University Professor...

1/07/21

2020


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The Legend of the Silver Bullet Award

For decades, retired professor Dr. Tom Honeycutt has quietly recognized exceptional students, alumni and colleagues with a unique symbol of his respect.

12/15/20

For decades, retired professor Dr. Tom Honeycutt has quietly recognized exceptional studen...

12/15/20


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Machine Learning Predicts How Long Museum Visitors Will Engage With Exhibits

AI can predict how long museum-goers will spend interacting with an exhibit.

10/13/20

AI can predict how long museum-goers will spend interacting with an exhibit....

10/13/20


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Software Spots and Fixes Hang Bugs in Seconds, Rather Than Weeks

Hang bugs – when software gets stuck, but doesn’t crash – can frustrate both users and programmers, taking weeks for companies to identify and fix. Researchers from NC State have developed software that can spot and fix the problems in seconds.

10/12/20

Hang bugs – when software gets stuck, but doesn’t crash – can frustrate both users a...

10/12/20


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Virtual Career Fairs Usher in a New Era for Student Recruitment

Because of the COVID crisis, employers are turning to ‘virtual career fairs’ such as the department’s recent ePartners Career Connection, to help prime their recruiting pipeline. Early indications are that things may never be the same.

9/24/20

Because of the COVID crisis, employers are turning to ‘virtual career fairs’ such as t...

9/24/20


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DELTA Welcomes 2020-2021 Faculty Fellows

Lina Battestilli, teaching associate professor of computer science at NC State, and the other DELTA Faculty Fellows will use their knowledge of technology best practices in education to positively impact the NC State community.

9/01/20

Lina Battestilli, teaching associate professor of computer science at NC State, and the ot...

9/01/20


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Can a Simple Email Encourage Women to Stay in a STEM Program?

Researchers from NC State and Kent State are collaborating on a project to examine the effectiveness of using affirmative emails to women in computer science classes to increase retention of women in STEM programs.

8/28/20

Researchers from NC State and Kent State are collaborating on a project to examine the eff...

8/28/20


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Study Debunks Robocall Myths, Lays Groundwork For Stopping Them

Robocalls are not getting worse, but this paper shows how bad they can be. The paper recently won a Distinguished Paper Award and the First Place Internet Defense Prize valued at $100,000 to promote future work on the topic.

8/18/20

Robocalls are not getting worse, but this paper shows how bad they can be. The paper recen...

8/18/20


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From Gadgets to Google

CSC alum KaMar Galloway (BS ‘13) works at Google creating innovative projects and programs focused on bringing about change in education.

8/06/20

CSC alum KaMar Galloway (BS ‘13) works at Google creating innovative projects and progra...

8/06/20


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New Director of Cybersecurity Education Joins Department of Computer Science

With over 15 years spent on the front lines of cybersecurity efforts, Dr. Thierry Wandji Ketchiozo joins the department to help train the next generation of computer scientists to continue his work protecting critical systems from dangerous attacks.

7/31/20

With over 15 years spent on the front lines of cybersecurity efforts, Dr. Thierry Wandji K...

7/31/20


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Alumna Makes Lead Gift to Help Establish Endowment Honoring Dr. Alan L. Tharp

Marcia McLawhorn (B.S. ‘70) has donated $12,000 as a lead gift to help jumpstart efforts to establish an endowment to honor former Department Head and beloved professor, Dr. Alan L. Tharp.

7/22/20

Marcia McLawhorn (B.S. ‘70) has donated $12,000 as a lead gift to help jumpstart efforts...

7/22/20


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Tech Sector Job Interviews Assess Anxiety, Not Software Skills

The design of “technical interviews” is hurting the tech sector.

7/14/20

The design of “technical interviews” is hurting the tech sector....

7/14/20


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Student Becomes Teacher

NC State computer science student Ryan Catalfu finds a creative way to support families struggling to homeschool during the pandemic.

6/08/20

NC State computer science student Ryan Catalfu finds a creative way to support families st...

6/08/20


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Big Data for Better Sweetpotatoes

Drs. Kemafor Ogan and Alessandra Scafuro are part of an interdisciplinary team of researchers at NC State that is setting out on an ambitious three-year project that will use artificial intelligence to make sweetpotatoes even more profitable.

6/05/20

Drs. Kemafor Ogan and Alessandra Scafuro are part of an interdisciplinary team of research...

6/05/20


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Secure State

The Department of Computer Science is ramping up its research and education efforts in the area of cybersecurity to help meet a critical national need.

4/23/20

The Department of Computer Science is ramping up its research and education efforts in the...

4/23/20


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Fidelity Investments Speaker Series Proudly Presents Igor Jablokov

Igor Jablokov, CEO of Pryon, will be the featured speaker for the second Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series talk on Thursday, February 27th.

1/28/20

Igor Jablokov, CEO of Pryon, will be the featured speaker for the second Fidelity Investme...

1/28/20


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$2.75M NSF Award Helps Launch New CyberCorps® Scholarships for Service

The goal of the CyberCorps® program is to strengthen the workforce charged with safeguarding our government agencies from cyberattacks, and protecting the security and privacy of the public.

1/23/20

The goal of the CyberCorps® program is to strengthen the workforce charged with safeguard...

1/23/20

2019


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Congratulations CSC Fall 2019 Graduates!

More than 200 BS, MS and PhD candidates celebrated their graduation on December 20. The fall 2019 CSC Diploma Ceremony featured the first ever undergraduate student speakers to address a Computer Science Diploma Ceremony in 52 years.

12/23/19

More than 200 BS, MS and PhD candidates celebrated their graduation on December 20. The f...

12/23/19


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Fidelity Investments Speaker Series Welcomes Alumnus Chris Hazard

Please join us on January 28th as we kick off the Spring Fidelity Investments Lecture Series with alumnus Dr. Chris Hazard, co-founder and CTO of Diveplane, as our featured speaker.

12/09/19

Please join us on January 28th as we kick off the Spring Fidelity Investments Lecture Seri...

12/09/19


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Making (Fun) Multi-Player Gaming an Educational Experience

A new video game framework keeps multiple players engrossed in the learning experience while fostering collaboration and problem solving.

11/13/19

A new video game framework keeps multiple players engrossed in the learning experience whi...

11/13/19


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Fidelity Investments Speaker Series Features Former Survivor Contestant Christian Hubicki

The tribe has spoken! So please join us on Nov. 19th when Dr. Christian Hubicki, former contestant on CBS’ Survivor, and assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Florida State University, will be the featured speaker.

10/30/19

The tribe has spoken! So please join us on Nov. 19th when Dr. Christian Hubicki, former c...

10/30/19


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Announcing the Goodnight Distinguished Professorship in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

The addition of the prestigious endowed professorship will bolster the department’s position as a global leader in artificial intelligence related education and research.

10/21/19

The addition of the prestigious endowed professorship will bolster the department’s posi...

10/21/19


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Seven Alumni Inducted into the CSC Alumni Hall of Fame

Seven outstanding alumni were inducted into the NC State Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame for 2019 during a special event at the Park Alumni Center on October 10th.

10/14/19

Seven outstanding alumni were inducted into the NC State Computer Science Alumni Hall of F...

10/14/19


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How AI Will Help Train the Soldiers of the Future

Research scientists in NC State’s Center for Educational Informatics (CEI), led by Dr. James Lester, are developing artificial intelligence tools to improve training in order to save lives.

10/02/19

Research scientists in NC State’s Center for Educational Informatics (CEI), led by Dr. J...

10/02/19


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Fidelity Investments Speaker Series Welcomes Pablo Martinez

Pablo Martinez, head of Cyber Operations for Fidelity Investments, will be the featured speaker for the second Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series talk on Tuesday, October 29th.

9/30/19

Pablo Martinez, head of Cyber Operations for Fidelity Investments, will be the featured sp...

9/30/19


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SAS’ Schabenberger Kicks Off Fall Fidelity Investments Speaker Series

Please join us on October 1st as we kick off the Fall 2019 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Oliver Schabenberger, EVP, COO & CTO of SAS, will be the featured speaker.

8/30/19

Please join us on October 1st as we kick off the Fall 2019 Fidelity Investments “Leaders...

8/30/19


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Martens Receives NSF CAREER Award

Congratulations to Dr. Chris Martens on receiving an NSF CAREER Award, one of the highest honors NSF gives to young science and engineering faculty members. Martens is the Computer Science Department’s 30th CAREER Award Winner.

8/06/19

Congratulations to Dr. Chris Martens on receiving an NSF CAREER Award, one of the highest ...

8/06/19


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Using Virtual Reality to Create New Tech for First Responders

Researchers from NC State are working on a project called IntelliVisor that is focused on developing VR software that can help law enforcement, firefighters and emergency medical technicians respond to crises more rapidly and efficiently.

7/25/19

Researchers from NC State are working on a project called IntelliVisor that is focused on...

7/25/19


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More Than 300 Graduates Honored During 2019 Spring Diploma Ceremony

Congratulations CSC Class of 2019! A record number of graduates were honored during the Computer Science Department’s Spring Diploma Ceremony held May 10th.

5/16/19

Congratulations CSC Class of 2019! A record number of graduates were honored during the C...

5/16/19


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Two Faculty Win Holladay Medal

Dr. Donald Bitzer, Distinguished University Research Professor in Computer Science, is one of two recipients of the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the highest honor bestowed by NC State and the university’s Board of Trustees.

5/08/19

Dr. Donald Bitzer, Distinguished University Research Professor in Computer Science, is one...

5/08/19


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Savage Named 2019 SIAM Fellow

Dr. Carla Savage is being recognized as a Class of 2019 (SIAM) Fellow for her outstanding research in algorithms of discrete mathematics and in computer science applications, alongside exemplary service to mathematics.

4/04/19

Dr. Carla Savage is being recognized as a Class of 2019 (SIAM) Fellow for her outstanding ...

4/04/19


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Alumni Profile: DeShawn Brown – One of Raleigh’s Shining Entrepreneurial Stars

From Campus Cruiser to Lithios, this Computer Science graduate’s career as an entrepreneur is off to a fast start.

3/29/19

From Campus Cruiser to Lithios, this Computer Science graduate’s career as an entreprene...

3/29/19


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Fidelity Investments Speaker Series Welcomes Steve Grobman of McAfee

Please join us on March 26th for the final talk in our Spring 2019 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Steve Grobman, SVP and CTO of McAfee, will be the featured speaker.

2/26/19

Please join us on March 26th for the final talk in our Spring 2019 Fidelity Investments ...

2/26/19


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Alumni Profile: Eric Davidson - Creating Technology That Encourages Us to Eat More Chicken

The NC State CSC graduate is helping improve the customer experience at Chick-fil-A.

2/19/19

The NC State CSC graduate is helping improve the customer experience at Chick-fil-A....

2/19/19


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Fidelity Investments Speaker Series Welcomes Devin Shackle of Advance Auto Parts

Please join us on February 28th for the second talk in our Spring 2019 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Devin Shackle, Director of Data Science at Advance Auto Parts, will be the featured speaker.

2/01/19

Please join us on February 28th for the second talk in our Spring 2019 Fidelity Investment...

2/01/19


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Scholarship Endowment to Honor Dr. Robert Funderlic

The scholarship, which was seeded by a lead pledge from CSC alum, Dr. Andy Smith (BS '95, MS '97, PhD '04), honors Dr. Robert Funderlic, Professor Emeritus and former CSC department head from 1986 to 1992.

1/09/19

The scholarship, which was seeded by a lead pledge from CSC alum, Dr. Andy Smith (BS '95, ...

1/09/19

2018


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LabCorp’s Lance Berberian to Kick Off Spring Fidelity Investments Speakers Series

Please join us on January 31st for our first talk in the Spring 2019 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Lance Berberian, CIO and SVP at LabCorp, will be the featured speaker.

12/21/18

Please join us on January 31st for our first talk in the Spring 2019 Fidelity Investments ...

12/21/18


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NC State Graduates Find Technical Solutions to Teacher’s Problems with Curriculum Pathways

Three NC State computer science graduates integrate their passion for education and computer science backgrounds to create an inclusive environment suitable for learning in today’s technologically advanced world.

12/03/18

Three NC State computer science graduates integrate their passion for education and comput...

12/03/18


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Gordon, Lehrer, Weinberg and West Receive DEA Awards

CSC alumna, Suzanne Gordon, was among four honored recently with a Distinguished Engineering Alumnus award by the NC State College of Engineering. Gordon becomes the department's 4th all-time DEA winner!

11/09/18

CSC alumna, Suzanne Gordon, was among four honored recently with a Distinguished Engineeri...

11/09/18


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Department Honors 2018 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees

Ten exemplary alumni were inducted into the NC State Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame for 2018 during a special event at the Park Alumni Center on November 2nd. Four outstanding young alumni were also recognized.

11/06/18

Ten exemplary alumni were inducted into the NC State Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame ...

11/06/18


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Welcomes Jamie Thomas

Please join us on November 15th for our final talk in the Fall 2018 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Jamie Thomas, General Manager, Systems Strategy and Development at IBM, will be the featured speaker.

10/24/18

Please join us on November 15th for our final talk in the Fall 2018 Fidelity Investments ...

10/24/18


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Welcomes Amazon’s Larry Weber

Please join us on October 23rd for our second talk in the Fall 2018 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Larry Weber, Head of Product Marketing, AWS Relational Databases at Amazon, will be the featured speaker.

9/28/18

Please join us on October 23rd for our second talk in the Fall 2018 Fidelity Investments ...

9/28/18


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Pendo’s Erik Troan Kicks Off Fall Fidelity Investments Speakers Series

Please join us on September 27th at 6:30 p.m. as we kick off the Fall 2018 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Erik Troan, co-founder and CTO at Pendo, will be the featured speaker. (Please note new start time!

8/16/18

Please join us on September 27th at 6:30 p.m. as we kick off the Fall 2018 Fidelity Invest...

8/16/18


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Rothermel Named New Head of Department of Computer Science

Dr. Gregg Rothermel will become the department's 6th department head when he officially joins us on November 1st, 2018. He is widely considered one of the top software engineering researchers in the world.

8/15/18

Dr. Gregg Rothermel will become the department's 6th department head when he officially jo...

8/15/18


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Williams Named Distinguished Professor

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams, Interim Computer Science Department Head, on being named a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science at NC State.

5/30/18

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams, Interim Computer Science Department Head, on being...

5/30/18


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Nearly 300 CSC Graduates Honored During Spring Diploma Ceremony

Nearly 300 BS, MS, and PhD candidates celebrated their graduation during the Computer Science Department’s Spring Diploma Ceremony held May 10th at NC State’s William Neal Reynolds Coliseum.

5/17/18

Nearly 300 BS, MS, and PhD candidates celebrated their graduation during the Computer Scie...

5/17/18


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NC State Named First University-Based IBM Q Hub in North America

NC State will be the first university in N.A. to establish an IBM Quantum Computing Hub as part of the global IBM Q Network, a collaboration of top Fortune 500 companies, universities and research labs working with IBM to advance quantum computing.

5/09/18

NC State will be the first university in N.A. to establish an IBM Quantum Computing Hub as...

5/09/18


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Spring Diploma Ceremony Set for May 10th in Reynolds Coliseum

Join us on May 10th as we celebrate our Spring 2018 graduates! The ceremony will be in Reynolds Coliseum, and Kimberly Calhoun, COO of Money Masters TV and Network, will deliver the keynote address.

4/19/18

Join us on May 10th as we celebrate our Spring 2018 graduates! The ceremony will be in Rey...

4/19/18


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Cloud-Computing Tool Moves from the Lab to the Marketplace

How associate professor, Dr. Helen Gu's work has gone from the lab to a thriving company.

3/12/18

How associate professor, Dr. Helen Gu's work has gone from the lab to a thriving company....

3/12/18


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Welcomes Thomas Triumph on April 5th

Please join us on April 5th for our final lecture in the Spring 2018 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Thomas Triumph, executive advisor and business and technology partner, will be the featured speaker.

2/27/18

Please join us on April 5th for our final lecture in the Spring 2018 Fidelity Investments ...

2/27/18


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Stolee wins NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Kathryn Stolee becomes the NC State Computer Science Department's 29th NSF CAREER Award winner (23rd currently on faculty), one of the highest concentrations of any department in the nation.

2/22/18

Dr. Kathryn Stolee becomes the NC State Computer Science Department's 29th NSF CAREER Awar...

2/22/18


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Creating a Virtual World-Building Machine for Military Training

Computer researchers at NC State are working with the Army to develop "DeepGen", a program for generating customizable virtual training scenarios.

2/12/18

Computer researchers at NC State are working with the Army to develop "DeepGen", a program...

2/12/18


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Welcomes Stacy Joines of IBM

Please join us on February 27th for our second lecture in the Spring 2018 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Stacy Joines, IBM Fellow and CTO, Watson Implementations at IBM, will be the featured speaker.

1/30/18

Please join us on February 27th for our second lecture in the Spring 2018 Fidelity Investm...

1/30/18


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Williams Elected as Fellow of IEEE

Dr. Laurie Williams is being recognized as a Fellow by the IEEE for her contributions to reliable and secure software engineering.

1/11/18

Dr. Laurie Williams is being recognized as a Fellow by the IEEE for her contributions to r...

1/11/18

2017


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Over 200 CSC Graduates Honored During Fall Diploma Ceremony

More than 200 BS, MS, and PhD candidates celebrated their graduation during the Computer Science Department’s Fall Diploma Ceremony held Friday, December 15 at NC State’s William Neal Reynolds Coliseum.

12/29/17

More than 200 BS, MS, and PhD candidates celebrated their graduation during the Computer S...

12/29/17


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Welcomes Opal Perry of Allstate

Please join us on January 30th as we kick off the Spring 2018 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Opal Perry, VP and Divisional CIO for Claims Technology Services at Allstate, will be the featured speaker.

12/07/17

Please join us on January 30th as we kick off the Spring 2018 Fidelity Investments “Lead...

12/07/17


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Making AI ‘Intentional’: a Case Study and New Programming Framework

Computer Science researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) game-playing program that exhibits social reasoning and “intentionality.”

12/04/17

Computer Science researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) game-playing p...

12/04/17


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The Department Welcomes Dr. Maria Klawe for a Special Talk

Please join us on November 20th as we wrap up the Fall 2017 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series. Dr. Maria Klawe, president of Harvey Mudd College, will be the featured speaker.

10/30/17

Please join us on November 20th as we wrap up the Fall 2017 Fidelity Investments “Leader...

10/30/17


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Department Launches Alumni Hall of Fame

25 exemplary Computer Science alumni were inducted in the inaugural class during a special event at the Park Alumni Center on October 12th. Six outstanding young alumni were also recognized.

10/17/17

25 exemplary Computer Science alumni were inducted in the inaugural class during a special...

10/17/17


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Mike Walsh

The public is invited to join us on October 24th for the second talk in the Fall 2017 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Mike Walsh, CEO of LexisNexis Legal & Professional, will be the featured speaker.

9/26/17

The public is invited to join us on October 24th for the second talk in the Fall 2017 Fide...

9/26/17


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Welcome New Student Ambassadors!

The Computer Science Department is pleased to welcome seventeen new undergraduates to our talented group of Computer Science Student Ambassadors.

9/14/17

The Computer Science Department is pleased to welcome seventeen new undergraduates to our ...

9/14/17


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Features John Pence

Please join us on September 26th as we kick off the Fall 2017 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. John Pence, President and CEO of Sunrise Technologies, will be the featured speaker.

8/30/17

Please join us on September 26th as we kick off the Fall 2017 Fidelity Investments “Lead...

8/30/17


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Celebrating 50 Years of Computer Science at NC State University

Alumni, students, faculty, staff and partners are invited to join in the celebration this fall, as a number of 50th Year events and activities are planned.

8/23/17

Alumni, students, faculty, staff and partners are invited to join in the celebration this ...

8/23/17


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New Tool Increases Adaptability, Autonomy of ‘Skyrim’ Nonplayer Characters

Decision trees have historically dictated game play, but NC State Computer Science is helping make game play more unique and variable!

8/02/17

Decision trees have historically dictated game play, but NC State Computer Science is help...

8/02/17


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New Games and Visual Narrative Suite – a Space Made for Collaboration

NC State Computer Science makes collaboration between disciplines easier than ever with a new home for the multi-disciplinary games cluster.

7/24/17

NC State Computer Science makes collaboration between disciplines easier than ever with a ...

7/24/17


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More Than 250 CSC Graduates Honored During Spring Diploma Ceremony

Congratulations Class of 2017! Over 250 computer science graduates were recognized during the Spring 2017 Diploma Ceremony on May 11th in the newly renovated Reynolds Coliseum.

5/17/17

Congratulations Class of 2017! Over 250 computer science graduates were recognized during...

5/17/17


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Social, Computer Scientists Want to Share Data on Group Behavior

Computer and social scientists have collaborated to develop a large data set on how group behavior and technology influence decision-making – and they want to share that data with other researchers.

5/09/17

Computer and social scientists have collaborated to develop a large data set on how group ...

5/09/17


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Compelling "Not So Silent" Film Project a Success for NC State’s Visual Narrative Cluster

The project on exhibition in Hunt Library's iPearl Immersion Theatre combines computer science with art, yielding interdisciplinary success.

5/03/17

The project on exhibition in Hunt Library's iPearl Immersion Theatre combines computer sci...

5/03/17


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Device Allows Users to Manipulate 3-D Virtual Objects More Quickly

Researchers have developed a user-friendly, inexpensive controller for manipulating virtual objects in a computer program in three dimensions.

5/01/17

Researchers have developed a user-friendly, inexpensive controller for manipulating virtua...

5/01/17


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Spring Diploma Ceremony Set for May 11th in Reynolds Coliseum

Please join us for the Spring 2017 Computer Science Diploma Ceremony on May 11th in the newly renovated Reynolds Coliseum at NC State. This year's keynote speaker is computer science alumna, Dr. Elizabeth Mynatt.

4/19/17

Please join us for the Spring 2017 Computer Science Diploma Ceremony on May 11th in the ne...

4/19/17


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Chi Receives NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Min Chi becomes the 28th NSF CAREER Award winner for the Department of Computer Science at NC State. She is the 21st CAREER Award winner currently on staff, one of the highest concentrations of any department in the nation.

3/27/17

Dr. Min Chi becomes the 28th NSF CAREER Award winner for the Department of Computer Scienc...

3/27/17


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LexisNexis and NC State Open New User Experience Lab

Computer Science students and faculty to benefit greatly from the new multi-disciplinary Experience Innovation Studio opened recently at LexisNexis' Centennial Campus facility.

3/02/17

Computer Science students and faculty to benefit greatly from the new multi-disciplinary E...

3/02/17


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Features Dr. Peter Wurman

Please join us on March 28th for the final talk in the Spring 2017 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Dr. Peter Wurman, VP of Engineering at Cogitai, will be the featured speaker.

2/28/17

Please join us on March 28th for the final talk in the Spring 2017 Fidelity Investments ...

2/28/17


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New System Makes It Harder To Track Bitcoin Transactions

Researchers have developed a system that could make it significantly more difficult for observers to identify or track the parties involved in any given Bitcoin transaction.

2/08/17

Researchers have developed a system that could make it significantly more difficult for ob...

2/08/17


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Features Susan Whittemore

Please join us on February 28th for the second talk in our Spring 2017 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Susan Whittemore, VP Technology Risk Management at Fidelity Investments, will be the featured speaker.

1/26/17

Please join us on February 28th for the second talk in our Spring 2017 Fidelity Investment...

1/26/17


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Onorio’s Walk West Changing the Way Companies Do Business

NC State Computer Science Alum Brian Onorio combines computer science and marketing for a truly innovative and progressive agency in a field of its own.

1/17/17

NC State Computer Science Alum Brian Onorio combines computer science and marketing for a ...

1/17/17

2016


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A Time to Celebrate! Computer Science Department Honors Our Fall 2016 Graduates

Congratulations Class of 2016! Over 200 computer science graduates were recognized during the Fall 2016 Diploma Ceremony on December 15th in the newly renovated Reynolds Coliseum.

12/23/16

Congratulations Class of 2016! Over 200 computer science graduates were recognized during...

12/23/16


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Kimberly Calhoun Kicks Off Spring 2017 Fidelity Investments Speakers Series

Please join us on January 24th for the first talk in our Spring 2017 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Kimberly Calhoun, CEO and Founder of Guardianator, will be the featured speaker.

12/09/16

Please join us on January 24th for the first talk in our Spring 2017 Fidelity Investments ...

12/09/16


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NC State Ranks #1 in the Nation in CSC Female Faculty

NC State Computer Science leads the nation in number of female tenure-track/tenured faculty among all Departments of Computer Science in Colleges of Engineering.

10/28/16

NC State Computer Science leads the nation in number of female tenure-track/tenured facult...

10/28/16


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Welcomes Dr. Mark Johnson

Join us on November 10th at 6 p.m. for the next talk in our Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Featured speaker is Dr. Mark Johnson of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE).

10/19/16

Join us on November 10th at 6 p.m. for the next talk in our Fidelity Investments “Leader...

10/19/16


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Welcomes Test Pilot Brian Binnie of SpaceShipOne

Brian Binnie, a 20-year, combat proven Naval Aviator and record-setting test pilot of SpaceShipOne, will be the featured speaker for the next Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Join us on October 18th at 6 p.m.

9/30/16

Brian Binnie, a 20-year, combat proven Naval Aviator and record-setting test pilot of Spac...

9/30/16


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Researchers Eye Gaming As Tool for Boosting Computer Science Skills, Diversity in Middle Schools

An interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by Dr. James Lester, is launching an initiative that will use a custom-designed video game to boost computational thinking in middle school science classrooms and foster diversity in the sciences.

9/14/16

An interdisciplinary team of researchers, led by Dr. James Lester, is launching an initiat...

9/14/16


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Fall 2016 Fidelity Investments "Leadership in Technology" Speakers Announced

Amit Walia, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Informatica, will kick off the Fall 2016 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Executive Speaker Series. Join us on September 29th at 6 p.m. in room 1231 in EB2.

8/29/16

Amit Walia, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at Informatica, will kick o...

8/29/16


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Researchers Find Vulnerabilities in iPhone, iPad Operating System

Dr. Will Enck and an international team of computer science researchers has identified serious security vulnerabilities in the iOS–the operating system used in Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices. The vulnerabilities make a variety of attacks possible.

8/26/16

Dr. Will Enck and an international team of computer science researchers has identified ser...

8/26/16


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A Big Hit With Students, Pokemon GO Hits the Classroom

The concepts of Pokemon GO, the mobile-based augmented reality game that uses your phone’s GPS and clock to mix real-world elements with the game, have been incorporated in a summer course in computer science at NC State.

7/13/16

The concepts of Pokemon GO, the mobile-based augmented reality game that uses your phone...

7/13/16


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This is What Science Looks Like at NC State: Scott Vu

Alumnus Scott Vu earned four degrees from NC State including one in computer science – he also learned how to dance.

7/06/16

Alumnus Scott Vu earned four degrees from NC State including one in computer science – h...

7/06/16


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Ford Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Congratulations to computer science PhD student Denae Ford on being selected for a prestigious and highly competitive NSF Graduate Research Fellowship valued at more than $138,000.

6/08/16

Congratulations to computer science PhD student Denae Ford on being selected for a prestig...

6/08/16


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Goodrich Receives NDSEG and NASA/NC Space Grant Fellowships

Computer Science PhD student Timothy Goodrich is NC State’s first winner of a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship.

5/24/16

Computer Science PhD student Timothy Goodrich is NC State’s first winner of a National D...

5/24/16


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For the First Time, CSC Department Honors Graduates During Two Diploma Ceremonies

Congratulations Class of 2016! Almost 260 computer science graduates were recognized during the two Spring 2016 Diploma Ceremonies on May 6th.

5/17/16

Congratulations Class of 2016! Almost 260 computer science graduates were recognized duri...

5/17/16


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Singh Named Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Professor

Dr. Munindar Singh, professor of Computer Science at NC State, was recognized for his exceptional record of graduate student training, and the extraordinary quality of the mentoring he provided during and after their graduate programs at NC State.

3/14/16

Dr. Munindar Singh, professor of Computer Science at NC State, was recognized for his exce...

3/14/16


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Brittany Johnson is Empowering Young Females to Pursue Computer Science

Johnson plans to follow her passion for research while also spreading knowledge and inspiring others to pursue a degree and career in technology.

3/02/16

Johnson plans to follow her passion for research while also spreading knowledge and inspir...

3/02/16


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Fidelity Investments Series Welcomes Ansible Founder Michael DeHaan

CSC alumnus Michael DeHaan, founder of Ansible, is the featured speaker for the final Spring 2016 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology" Speakers Series talk. The event is free and open to the public.

2/29/16

CSC alumnus Michael DeHaan, founder of Ansible, is the featured speaker for the final Spri...

2/29/16


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Mueller Honored as IEEE Fellow for Achievements in Timing Analysis Research

Mueller is now the seventh IEEE Fellow in the department, joining Drs. George Rouskas, Harry Perros, Donald Bitzer, Wushow “Bill” Chou, Mladen Vouk, and Munindar Singh, who were selected between the years of 1982-2011.

2/23/16

Mueller is now the seventh IEEE Fellow in the department, joining Drs. George Rouskas, Har...

2/23/16


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New CSC Corporate & Career Services Suite Opens in EB2

The department welcomes Leslie Rand-Pickett as Director of Graduate Career Services, who will oversee the facility providing career services support to students and corporate partners.

2/08/16

The department welcomes Leslie Rand-Pickett as Director of Graduate Career Services, who w...

2/08/16


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Welcomes Hal Stern of Merck

Hal Stern, Executive Director of Applied Technology at Merck & Company, is the featured speaker for our second Spring 2016 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology Speakers Series” talk. The event is free and open to the public.

2/01/16

Hal Stern, Executive Director of Applied Technology at Merck & Company, is the featured sp...

2/01/16


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Healey Named Distinguished Professor

Join us in congratulating Dr. Christopher Healey, professor of computer science, on being appointed to the Goodnight Distinguished Professorship in Advanced Analytics.

1/08/16

Join us in congratulating Dr. Christopher Healey, professor of computer science, on being ...

1/08/16

2015


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Pete Forsyth of Wiki Strategies Kicks Off Spring Fidelity Investments Speakers Series

Please join us on January 26th for the first talk in our Spring 2016 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series. Pete Forsyth, Principal at Wiki Strategies, will be the featured speaker. All talks are free and open to the public.

12/29/15

Please join us on January 26th for the first talk in our Spring 2016 Fidelity Investments ...

12/29/15


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Congratulations to the CSC Fall 2015 Graduates!

More than 220 Computer Science graduates were recognized during the Fall 2015 Diploma Ceremony on December 17th.

12/22/15

More than 220 Computer Science graduates were recognized during the Fall 2015 Diploma Cere...

12/22/15


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Students Get an Assist from Whittenburgs

Well-known Wolfpack basketball player and coach Dereck Whittenburg and his wife, Jacqueline, have started a foundation to support students in finishing their degrees.

12/14/15

Well-known Wolfpack basketball player and coach Dereck Whittenburg and his wife, Jacquelin...

12/14/15


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Vivek Wadhwa

Vivek Wadhwa, tech entrepreneur, academic, researcher and writer, is the featured speaker for our final Fall 2015 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology Speakers Series” talk. The talk will be held in the Hunt Library Auditorium.

10/28/15

Vivek Wadhwa, tech entrepreneur, academic, researcher and writer, is the featured speaker ...

10/28/15


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Menzies Makes a PROMISE He Doesn’t Plan to Keep, Not All to Himself Anyway.

Dr. Tim Menzies is a passionate advocate of sharing lessons learned, and he believes in order to make sure something is legitimate today, the information has to be online, easily accessible and current.

10/05/15

Dr. Tim Menzies is a passionate advocate of sharing lessons learned, and he believes in or...

10/05/15


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Williams Named Associate Head of Computer Science Department

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams, Professor of Computer Science at NC State, on being named Associate Department Head of the NC State Computer Science Department.

9/23/15

Congratulations to Dr. Laurie Williams, Professor of Computer Science at NC State, on bein...

9/23/15


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Vouk Named Distinguished Professor

Dr. Mladen Vouk, Computer Science Department Head, has been named Distinguished Professor in Computer Science at NC State University.

9/21/15

Dr. Mladen Vouk, Computer Science Department Head, has been named Distinguished Professor ...

9/21/15


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Scot Wingo

Please join us on October 27th for the second talk in our Fall 2015 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series. Scot Wingo, Executive Chairman, Chairman of the Board, and Co-founder of ChannelAdvisor, will be the featured speaker.

9/15/15

Please join us on October 27th for the second talk in our Fall 2015 Fidelity Investments ...

9/15/15


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Tim McKnight

Please join us on September 15th for the first talk in our Fall 2015 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series. Tim McKnight, Chief Information Security Officer at General Electric, is our featured speaker.

9/10/15

Please join us on September 15th for the first talk in our Fall 2015 Fidelity Investments ...

9/10/15


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I’m Lauren Schaefer and My Degree Has Made Me a Globetrotter

Computer science alumna Lauren Schaefer has traveled the world while working remotely for IBM. She has become a go-to person for expertise on how to make the experience as productive as possible.

8/25/15

Computer science alumna Lauren Schaefer has traveled the world while working remotely for ...

8/25/15


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CSC Department Honors Graduates During Spring Diploma Ceremony

Congratulations Class of 2015! More than 240 computer science graduates were recognized during the Spring 2015 Diploma Ceremony on May 8th.

5/11/15

Congratulations Class of 2015! More than 240 computer science graduates were recognized d...

5/11/15


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Vail Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Congratulations to Alexandria Vail, an NC State student double majoring in computer science and mathematics, and double minoring in physics and cognitive science, on receiving a 2015 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship valued at more than $138,000.

5/06/15

Congratulations to Alexandria Vail, an NC State student double majoring in computer scienc...

5/06/15


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Boyer Receives NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Kristy Boyer becomes the 25th NSF CAREER Award winner for the Department of Computer Science at NC State. She is the 24th CAREER Award winner currently on staff, one of the highest concentrations of any department in the nation.

4/07/15

Dr. Kristy Boyer becomes the 25th NSF CAREER Award winner for the Department of Computer S...

4/07/15


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Scholarship Endowment Honors Henry B. Rowe, Jr.

NC State alumni Gerhard Pilcher and his wife Denise Carlisle have established an endowment honoring Pilcher’s stepfather, Henry B. Rowe, Jr. The endowment will provide scholarships for qualified students involved in the CSC Student Ambassadors Program.

3/17/15

NC State alumni Gerhard Pilcher and his wife Denise Carlisle have established an endowment...

3/17/15


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Monique Morrow

“Why a Career in Technology Matters for Women.” Please join us on April 7th for a very special Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology" Series talk featuring Monique Morrow, CTO-Evangelist New Frontiers Development and Engineering at Cisco.

2/24/15

“Why a Career in Technology Matters for Women.” Please join us on April 7th for a very...

2/24/15


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents John O’Neill

Please join us on March 17th for the next talk in our Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology Speakers Series”. John O’Neill, Founder and President of Spark Plug Games, will be our featured speaker. All talks are free and open to the public.

1/29/15

Please join us on March 17th for the next talk in our Fidelity Investments “Leadership i...

1/29/15


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Andy Hunt

Please join us on January 29th for our first Spring 2015 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series. Andy Hunt, programmer turned consultant, author and publisher, is our featured speaker. All talks are free and open to the public.

1/20/15

Please join us on January 29th for our first Spring 2015 Fidelity Investments “Leadershi...

1/20/15


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Engineering Online at NC State Ranked in the Top 10 Nationally

U.S. News & World Report ranked the NC State Engineering Online Computer Science and Networking programs as the 7th best nationally in the magazine’s 2015 list of the Best Online Graduate Computer Information Technology programs.

1/20/15

U.S. News & World Report ranked the NC State Engineering Online Computer Science and Netwo...

1/20/15

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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Jim Goodnight

Please join us on November 13 for the final talk in our Fall 2014 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speakers Series. Dr. Jim Goodnight, co-founder and CEO of SAS, is the featured speaker. All talks are free and open to the public.

10/27/14

Please join us on November 13 for the final talk in our Fall 2014 Fidelity Investments “...

10/27/14


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Award Will Help NC State Researcher Put Computer Science Theory Into Practice

Dr. Blair Sullivan, assistant professor in the NC State Computer Science Department, is one of 14 winners nationally of a $1.5 million Moore Investigator Award from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation as part of its Data-Driven Discovery Initiative.

10/02/14

Dr. Blair Sullivan, assistant professor in the NC State Computer Science Department, is on...

10/02/14


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Researchers Aim to Improve Educational Software through Speech and Emotion Detection

Researchers at NC State are working to improve educational software by enabling it to assess body language, speech and other cues to better respond to a student’s emotional state during the learning process.

9/24/14

Researchers at NC State are working to improve educational software by enabling it to asse...

9/24/14


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Alan Dabbiere

Please join us on Oct. 28 for the next talk in our Fall 2014 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology Speakers Series”. Alan Dabbiere, Co-founder and Chairman of AirWatch, will be our featured speaker. All talks are free and open to the public.

9/18/14

Please join us on Oct. 28 for the next talk in our Fall 2014 Fidelity Investments “Leade...

9/18/14


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Researchers Advance Artificial Intelligence for Player Goal Prediction in Gaming

Dr. James Lester and other researchers at NC State have developed new AI software that is significantly better at predicting players' goals in video games

9/09/14

Dr. James Lester and other researchers at NC State have developed new AI software that is ...

9/09/14


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New Framework Would Facilitate Use of New Android Security Modules

ASM framework research led by Dr. Will Enck at NC State allows the creation of custom security control modules that better protect phones owned by consumers and businesses, and can be used in various personal and enterprise scenarios.

8/20/14

ASM framework research led by Dr. Will Enck at NC State allows the creation of custom secu...

8/20/14


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Russ Koste

Russ Koste, SVP of Cyber Intelligence & Operations of Fidelity Investments, will kick off our Fall 2014 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology Speakers Series on September 16th. All talks are free and open to the public.

8/12/14

Russ Koste, SVP of Cyber Intelligence & Operations of Fidelity Investments, will kick off ...

8/12/14


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Alumna Sees Computer Science as Creativity and Innovation at its Best

A successful teacher and mentor, PhD alumna Bushra Anjum is helping create tomorrow’s workforce on an international scale.

6/03/14

A successful teacher and mentor, PhD alumna Bushra Anjum is helping create tomorrow’s wo...

6/03/14


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Dogs, Technology and the Future of Disaster Response

Search and Rescue 2.0 – Dogs in high-tech harnesses could provide assistance in disaster relief and recovery by helping locate victims quickly and easily while relaying data about environmental hazards and other information in real time.

5/07/14

Search and Rescue 2.0 – Dogs in high-tech harnesses could provide assistance in disaster...

5/07/14


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Study: Game Developers Say Success Hinges On More Than Just Programming Skills

According to Dr. Emerson Murphy-Hill's research, game developers need more than technical skills to be successful – they need a suite of non-programming skills including communications and interpersonal skills!

5/06/14

According to Dr. Emerson Murphy-Hill's research, game developers need more than technical ...

5/06/14


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PhD Student Sean Mealin Receives NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

NC State PhD student Sean Mealin, who also received his undergraduate degree from the Computer Science Department in 2013, is a recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship valued at more than $144,000.

4/04/14

NC State PhD student Sean Mealin, who also received his undergraduate degree from the Comp...

4/04/14


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Tom Mendoza

Tom Mendoza, Vice Chairman of NetApp, will wrap up our Spring 2014 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology Speakers Series. Please join us on March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Auditorium of the Hunt Library. Talks are free and open to the public.

2/26/14

Tom Mendoza, Vice Chairman of NetApp, will wrap up our Spring 2014 Fidelity Investments ...

2/26/14


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Victor Fetter

Please join us on Tuesday. February 25th at 6 p.m. as we welcome Victor Fetter, CIO of LPL Financial, guest speaker for our Fidelity Investments Speakers Series. Fetter's topic is "Recognizing the Power of Technology to Value and Enable Dreams."

1/30/14

Please join us on Tuesday. February 25th at 6 p.m. as we welcome Victor Fetter, CIO of LPL...

1/30/14


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NC State’s Online Computer Science Programs Rank Fourth Nationally

NC State’s Engineering Online has again been ranked among the best in the nation by “U.S. News and World Report”.

1/17/14

NC State’s Engineering Online has again been ranked among the best in the nation by “U...

1/17/14

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Department Confers 173 Degrees During Fall Diploma Ceremony

More than 170 students received their diplomas during the Fall 2013 Diploma Ceremony on December 18th at Providence Baptist Church. Greg Germain, vice president of NetApp, delivered the keynote address.

12/30/13

More than 170 students received their diplomas during the Fall 2013 Diploma Ceremony on De...

12/30/13


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Scott Ganeles

Scott Ganeles, CEO of Ipreo, will kick off the Spring 2014 Fidelity Investments “Leadership in Technology” Speaker Series. Join us on January 30th at 6 p.m. in room 1231 in EB2. Talks are free and open to the public.

12/20/13

Scott Ganeles, CEO of Ipreo, will kick off the Spring 2014 Fidelity Investments “Leaders...

12/20/13


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Researchers Design Interactive Software to Target Teen Alcohol Use

A collaborative research effort including NC State's Dr. James Lester, is focused on designing new personalized, adaptive software to go beyond providing facts and allow a personalized approach to curbing risky behavior in adolescents.

11/18/13

A collaborative research effort including NC State's Dr. James Lester, is focused on desig...

11/18/13


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Young Named a 2013 ACM Distinguished Scientist

The Association for Computing Machinery Named Dr. R. Michael Young a 2013 Distinguished Scientist, placing him in the top 10% of members of the organization.

11/12/13

The Association for Computing Machinery Named Dr. R. Michael Young a 2013 Distinguished Sc...

11/12/13


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Many Android Vulnerabilities Can Be Traced to Manufacturer Modifications

Dr. Xuxian Jiang and his team of researchers have determined that 60 percent of the vulnerabilities found in the smartphone models they evaluated were due to vendor customizations.

11/04/13

Dr. Xuxian Jiang and his team of researchers have determined that 60 percent of the vulner...

11/04/13


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Bob Geolas

The Fidelity Investments "Leadership in Technology" Speakers Series welcomes Bob Geolas, President & CEO of Research Triangle Foundation of North Carolina, on November 19th @ 6 pm in 1231 EB2. Event is free and open to the public.

10/31/13

The Fidelity Investments "Leadership in Technology" Speakers Series welcomes Bob Geolas, ...

10/31/13


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Research That Has Gone to the Dogs!

Humans and dogs have lived and worked together for thousands of years. In a collaborative study with ECE and the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. David Roberts will work to develop tools and techniques to take communication and training to a new level.

10/31/13

Humans and dogs have lived and worked together for thousands of years. In a collaborative ...

10/31/13


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents AOL's Curtis Brown

The Fidelity Investments "Leadership in Technology" Speakers Series welcomes Curtis Brown, CTO of AOL, on October 22nd @ 6 pm in 1231 EB2. Event is free and open to the public.

9/27/13

The Fidelity Investments "Leadership in Technology" Speakers Series welcomes Curtis Brown,...

9/27/13


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Scaling Up Personalized Query Results for Next Generation of Search Engines

Dr. Kemafor Anyanwu Ogan and other researchers from NC State have developed a technique that can make personalized searches 100 times more efficient than previous approaches.

9/18/13

Dr. Kemafor Anyanwu Ogan and other researchers from NC State have developed a technique th...

9/18/13


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Fidelity Investments Speakers Series Presents Michael Lopp

Michael Lopp, a.k.a. Rands of Rands in Repose, a Silicon Valley-based engineering thought leader, author and technologist, will help us kick off the Fall semester with his talk titled “Stables and Volatiles.”

8/29/13

Michael Lopp, a.k.a. Rands of Rands in Repose, a Silicon Valley-based engineering thought ...

8/29/13


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Helping Kids Bring Their Stories to Life

Thushan Amarasiriwardena, creator of Launchpad Toys, has taken his childhood love of building things, taking pictures, making videos and creating stories and turned it into the award-winning Toontastic app!

8/14/13

Thushan Amarasiriwardena, creator of Launchpad Toys, has taken his childhood love of build...

8/14/13


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Writing the Book on ‘Big Data’

Dr. Nagiza Samatova and four Ph.D. students are co-editors of a book released this month that is a how-to guide for anyone interested in learning how to analyze big data!

8/07/13

Dr. Nagiza Samatova and four Ph.D. students are co-editors of a book released this month t...

8/07/13


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Study Finds Clues on How to Keep Kids Engaged with Educational Games

Researchers at NC State are using the ENGAGE project, a game-based learning environment for middle schoolers, to develop a curriculum that teaches students about computer science principles.

7/15/13

Researchers at NC State are using the ENGAGE project, a game-based learning environment fo...

7/15/13


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Teaching a Computer to Play ‘Concentration’ Advances Security, Understanding of the Human Mind

NC State computer scientists have programmed a computer to play the game Concentration (also known as Memory). The work could help improve computer security – and improve our understanding of how the human mind works.

7/01/13

NC State computer scientists have programmed a computer to play the game Concentration (al...

7/01/13