/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news.html ±«Óătv RSS - Awards Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:20:17 GMT 2024-09-19T21:20:17Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/06/20/leading_the_way__dal_s_2024_university_wide_teaching_award_winners_exemplify_excellence_in_higher_ed.html Ten teachers are celebrated with awards this year in a range of categories from academic innovation and graduate supervision to undergraduate student teaching and Dal’s top award, the Alumni Association Faculty Award of Excellence for Teaching. Awards Thu, 20 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/06/20/leading_the_way__dal_s_2024_university_wide_teaching_award_winners_exemplify_excellence_in_higher_ed.html Staff 2024-06-20T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/06/14/impact_rankings_2024__dalhousie_ranks_65th_globally_for_tackling_some_of_the_world_s_biggest_issues.html ±«Óătv scaled new heights against nearly 2,000 other universities in this year's rankings, placing in the top 20 globally for its work in support of life below water, top 30 globally for zero hunger, and top 50 for life on land. Awards Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/06/14/impact_rankings_2024__dalhousie_ranks_65th_globally_for_tackling_some_of_the_world_s_biggest_issues.html Matt Reeder 2024-06-14T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/06/04/dalhousie_soars_into_top_18_per_cent_of_universities_in_qs_world_university_rankings.html ±«Óătv advanced 23 places from last year in the latest QS rankings, landing at 275 worldwide out of 1,503 institutions ranked. Awards Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/06/04/dalhousie_soars_into_top_18_per_cent_of_universities_in_qs_world_university_rankings.html Matt Reeder 2024-06-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/04/25/introducing_dal_s_honorary_degree_recipients_for_spring_convocation.html Meet the six exceptional individuals who will be receiving honorary degrees at Spring Convocation 2024, which takes place May 21 to 31. Awards Thu, 25 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/04/25/introducing_dal_s_honorary_degree_recipients_for_spring_convocation.html AnnMarie MacKinnon 2024-04-25T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/04/02/beyond_the_books__this_year_s_dalhousie_impact_awards_winners_lead_with_purpose.html The ±«Óătv community gathered last week for the 13th annual Impact Awards, celebrating the efforts and achievements Dal students and student groups make outside of the classroom. Awards Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/04/02/beyond_the_books__this_year_s_dalhousie_impact_awards_winners_lead_with_purpose.html Jeff Lawton 2024-04-02T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/03/01/snowball_gala_celebrates_the_computer_science_community.html The annual Snowball Gala is a highly anticipated event for computer science students, faculty members, staff, and industry professionals. The evening highlights the achievements and inspiration within the computer science community, and this year’s event was no exception. Alumni & Friends Awards Students Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/03/01/snowball_gala_celebrates_the_computer_science_community.html Andrea Hart 2024-03-01T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/12/07/dal_computer_science_students_hack_their_way_to_national_competition.html On November 18th ±«Óătv's Faculty of Computer Science’s teams stood as prepared as possible for the National Cyber Security Challenge. Awards Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/12/07/dal_computer_science_students_hack_their_way_to_national_competition.html Andrea Hart 2023-12-07T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/11/27/_in_search_of_a_better_tomorrow___dal_innovators_celebrated_at_discovery_awards.html Leading researchers and innovators from across Nova Scotia were celebrated last week at the 21st annual Discovery Awards, including eight members of the ±«Óătv community. Awards Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/11/27/_in_search_of_a_better_tomorrow___dal_innovators_celebrated_at_discovery_awards.html Tanis Trainor 2023-11-27T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/06/28/dalhousie_enters_world_s_top_20_per_cent_in_latest_qs_world_university_rankings.html Now ranked at 298 globally, ±«Óătv maintained twelfth place among Canadian universities and remains the top-ranked university in Atlantic Canada. Awards Wed, 28 Jun 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/06/28/dalhousie_enters_world_s_top_20_per_cent_in_latest_qs_world_university_rankings.html Stephanie Wilson 2023-06-28T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/03/24/impact_that_lasts__here_is_a_full_list_of_this_year_s_impact_awards_winners.html A total of 37 awards were handed out to individual students and student societies at this year's Impact Awards ceremony in recognition of recipients' impressive contributions to academic life, student life, residence life, and community service. Awards Students Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/03/24/impact_that_lasts__here_is_a_full_list_of_this_year_s_impact_awards_winners.html Jeff Lawton 2023-03-24T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/03/03/meet_some_of_dal_s_outstanding_community_focused_employees.html Learn about some of the university’s outstanding employees making a civic impact. Awards Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/03/03/meet_some_of_dal_s_outstanding_community_focused_employees.html Dal News 2023-03-03T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/03/03/meet_some_of_dal_s_wellness_champions.html Learn about some of the outstanding employees addressing health and wellness at Dal. community Awards Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/03/03/meet_some_of_dal_s_wellness_champions.html Dal News 2023-03-03T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/02/21/css_snowball_awards_celebrate_outstanding_achievements_in_computer_science_community.html Annual Snowball awards ceremony, a highly anticipated event that brought together students, staff, and faculty members to celebrate and recognize the outstanding achievements within the computer science community. Current Students Awards Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/02/21/css_snowball_awards_celebrate_outstanding_achievements_in_computer_science_community.html Andrea Hart 2023-02-21T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/10/26/dalhousie_emerges_as_one_of_world_s_top_100_universities_for_sustainability_in_new_qs_ranking.html ±«Óătv placed 86 in the world out of 700 participating universities in the first QS World University Rankings devoted to sustainability, helping affirm the university's impact when it comes to taking action to tackle the world’s greatest environmental and social challenges. Awards Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/10/26/dalhousie_emerges_as_one_of_world_s_top_100_universities_for_sustainability_in_new_qs_ranking.html Stephanie Wilson 2022-10-26T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/10/07/dalhousie_climbs_higher_in_2023_maclean_s_university_rankings.html ±«Óătv advanced into seventh place in Maclean’s ranking of Canada’s best Medical Doctoral universities — an improvement over its eighth place ranking last year and enough to move it into the top half of its competitive category. Awards Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/10/07/dalhousie_climbs_higher_in_2023_maclean_s_university_rankings.html Stephanie Wilson 2022-10-07T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/09/09/when_achievement_meets_ambition__get_to_know_dal_s_2022_schulich_leaders.html They’re driven. They’re inquisitive. They’re community-minded. This year’s Dal Schulich Leaders embody the qualities needed to create and push new technologies forward for the benefit of all. Awards Undergraduate Women in Tech Students Fri, 09 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/09/09/when_achievement_meets_ambition__get_to_know_dal_s_2022_schulich_leaders.html Matt Reeder 2022-09-09T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/07/06/rescue_app_disguised_as_cooking_aid_propels_dal_duo_to_top_spot_in_global_innovation_competition.html A brother and sister team from ±«Óătv won first place at the global finals of the World’s Challenge Challenge for developing an app that serves as a one-stop safety solution for victims of intimate partner violence. Graduate Awards International Women in Tech Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/07/06/rescue_app_disguised_as_cooking_aid_propels_dal_duo_to_top_spot_in_global_innovation_competition.html Stephen Abbott 2022-07-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/27/meet_shad_imhotep_s_legacy_academy_scholarship_recipient__zainab_abdalmajid.html Halifax high-school student Zainab Abdalmajid has been named the first Shad-Imhotep’s Legacy Academy (ILA) scholarship recipient, granting her a full scholarship to attend the Shad program this July. Awards Outreach Women in Tech Students Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/27/meet_shad_imhotep_s_legacy_academy_scholarship_recipient__zainab_abdalmajid.html Shad Canada 2022-04-27T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/22/dal_prof_uncovers_ways_to_make_drawing_with_virtual_reality_tools_feel_more_natural.html As technology reshapes the way people approach animation and digital art, Dal’s Mayra Donaji Barrera Machuca is winning accolades for her research into how to make sketching in virtual-reality environments more user-friendly. Research Faculty Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/22/dal_prof_uncovers_ways_to_make_drawing_with_virtual_reality_tools_feel_more_natural.html Andrea Hart 2022-04-22T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/04/going_boldly__five_dal_scholars_receive__1_1_million_to_move_in_ambitious_new_research_directions.html Going boldly: Five Dal scholars receive $1.1 million to move in ambitious new research directions Research Faculty Awards Big Data & Machine Learning Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/04/going_boldly__five_dal_scholars_receive__1_1_million_to_move_in_ambitious_new_research_directions.html Andrew Riley 2022-04-04T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/23/Meet_±«Óătv_s_Top_Co-op_Students_of_the_Year_for_2021.html Get to know more about six students who stood out for their contributions. Awards Undergraduate Women in Tech Students Wed, 23 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/23/Meet_±«Óătv_s_Top_Co-op_Students_of_the_Year_for_2021.html Meredith Murray and Brittany Warren 2022-03-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/04/computer_science_researcher_becomes_dalhousie_s_second_global_young_academy_member.html Rita Orji, Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology and an associate professor in the Faculty of Computer Science, is one of 39 new Global Young Academy members — and one of only two new members from a Canadian institution this year. Research Faculty Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/04/computer_science_researcher_becomes_dalhousie_s_second_global_young_academy_member.html Becca Rawcliffe 2022-03-04T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/02/making_sense_of_a_complicated_world__meet_dal_s_2022_openthinkers.html The 2022 cohort of the OpenThink Initiative consists of 15 PhD students from across ±«Óătv with varying research interests and an enthusiasm for sharing their ideas with the public. Research Graduate Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Students Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/02/making_sense_of_a_complicated_world__meet_dal_s_2022_openthinkers.html Ken Conrad 2022-03-02T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/02/23/annual_snowball_event_brings_computer_science_community_together.html On February 11th, 2022, the Computer Science Society (CSS) hosted their annual Snowball event Awards Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/02/23/annual_snowball_event_brings_computer_science_community_together.html Andrea Hart 2022-02-23T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/02/17/DALHOUSIE_STUDENTS_BENEFIT_FROM_NEW_INDUSTRY_-_FUNDED_DIVERSITY_SCHOLARSHIP.html Students Khaylis Sparks and Loreal Dancause are Dal's first recipients of the Dash Hudson Scholarship, a new award created by Halifax-based social media software company Dash Hudson and dedicated to students who identify as members of underrepresented groups. Awards Alumni & Friends Outreach Undergraduate Students Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/02/17/DALHOUSIE_STUDENTS_BENEFIT_FROM_NEW_INDUSTRY_-_FUNDED_DIVERSITY_SCHOLARSHIP.html Becca Rawcliffe 2022-02-17T16:00:00Z