/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news.html ±«Óătv RSS - Outreach Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:28:37 GMT 2024-09-19T21:28:37Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/08/20/volta__dal_launch_new_program_for_ai_startups.html The Halifax startup hub has been eyeing “meaningful collaboration” to maximize its economic impacts. Outreach Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/08/20/volta__dal_launch_new_program_for_ai_startups.html AVERY MULLEN 2024-08-20T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/07/26/dal_led_initiative_aims_to_help_crack_the_code_on_gender_barriers_in_tech.html Women are still underrepresented in Canada’s tech sector. A new summit launched by Dal’s Faculty of Computer Science this spring provides a safe space for women students to upskill, network, and learn. Faculty of Computer Science Outreach Faculty Women in Tech Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/07/26/dal_led_initiative_aims_to_help_crack_the_code_on_gender_barriers_in_tech.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-07-26T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/23/new_bursary_supports_students_with_dyslexia_at_dal.html The Isaac MacDonald Memorial Bursary for Students with Dyslexia will provide a way for students to gain access to funding for psychoeducational assessments. Outreach Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/23/new_bursary_supports_students_with_dyslexia_at_dal.html Ariel Mackenzie 2024-05-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/16/a_growing_connection__dal_hosts_community_day_for_displaced_school.html Students at St. Joseph A. MacKay Elementary enjoyed exciting activities from Dal’s Faculties of Science and Computer Science as well as Imhotep’s Legacy Academy earlier this month as part of the annual Dal-SJAM Community Day. Outreach Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/16/a_growing_connection__dal_hosts_community_day_for_displaced_school.html Courtney Bragg 2024-05-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/10/13/listen__look_and_engage_with_these_dal_linked_projects_at_this_year_s_nocturne_arts_festival.html Dal-linked projects produced by faculty, students, and their collaborators promise to delight Nocturne-goers in Halifax, taking them on an immersive artistic journey across the city and Dal's campuses to the serenity of a gallery and even onto the radio airwaves. Outreach Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/10/13/listen__look_and_engage_with_these_dal_linked_projects_at_this_year_s_nocturne_arts_festival.html Amelia St. John 2023-10-13T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/04/13/new_governance_process_set_to_help_improve_dal_s_digital_decision_making.html Digital systems, programs and devices play a critical role in supporting different aspects of daily life at ±«Óătv. We take a look at the university's digital strategy as part of our Third Century Progress series. Outreach Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/04/13/new_governance_process_set_to_help_improve_dal_s_digital_decision_making.html Ryan McNutt 2023-04-13T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/01/23/_here_we_code__campaign_bolsters_nova_scotia_s_growing_digital_economy.html The ‘Here We Code’ campaign – a collaborative tech-positive movement – seeks to drive the evolution of digital innovation between different sectors such as industry, education and business.  Here We Code Outreach Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/01/23/_here_we_code__campaign_bolsters_nova_scotia_s_growing_digital_economy.html SaltWite 2023-01-23T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/12/07/cognizant_commits__5_3_million_in_philanthropic_support_to_expand_stem_education_and_access_to_tech_careers.html Cognizant has announced $5.3 million in philanthropic support for 14 organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. This funding will help broaden access to K-12 STEM education and advance equitable career pathways. Faculty Outreach Women in Tech Students Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/12/07/cognizant_commits__5_3_million_in_philanthropic_support_to_expand_stem_education_and_access_to_tech_careers.html Cognizant Foundation 2022-12-07T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/07/14/lessons_from_the_land__dal_s_supernova_teams_up_with_indigenous_educational_group_for_first_land_based_stem_camp.html A new land-based learning program designed by Dal-based SuperNOVA and the Ulnooweg Education Centre promises to bring Indigenous youth more opportunities in STEM. Here We Code Outreach Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/07/14/lessons_from_the_land__dal_s_supernova_teams_up_with_indigenous_educational_group_for_first_land_based_stem_camp.html Lauren Phillips 2022-07-14T15:00:00Z /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/2022/04/06/public_health__private_data__coexistence_not_only_possible__it_s_critical.html The April 12 Open Dialogue Live event “Data and its Impact on Health” will examine how data from the COVID-19 pandemic can be used to influence public policy and potentially mitigate risks should another pandemic occur. Here We Code Outreach Alumni & Friends Research Bioinformatics & Algorithms Faculty Big Data & Machine Learning Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/06/public_health__private_data__coexistence_not_only_possible__it_s_critical.html Philip Moscovitch 2022-04-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/08/leadership_program_helps_female_identifying_computer_science_students_realize_potential.html Over the past two years, the Leacross Foundation has gifted more than $200,000 to the Faculty of Computer Science’s WeAreAllCS initiative to increase diversity in computer science through scholarships and programming to support the attraction and progression of female-identifying students. Graduate Outreach Undergraduate Women in Tech Students Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/08/leadership_program_helps_female_identifying_computer_science_students_realize_potential.html Becca Rawcliffe 2022-03-08T16:00:00Z /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 /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/11/01/shaping_nova_scotia_s_digital_future__here_we_code_sets_a_new_movement_in_motion.html Powered by millions in provincial investment, a new Dal-led movement redefines the university's global leadership in the digital space and invites everyone to join in as Nova Scotia’s transformation into a top destination for tech talent gains steam. Research Faculty Here We Code Outreach Alumni & Friends Students Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/11/01/shaping_nova_scotia_s_digital_future__here_we_code_sets_a_new_movement_in_motion.html Matt Reeder and Becca Rawcliffe 2021-11-01T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/22/scholarship_allows_computer_science_student_to_focus_on_making_technology_inclusive.html Olivia Handspiker finds connection and community amongst her ±«Óătv peers. Awards Alumni & Friends Outreach Undergraduate Women in Tech Students Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/22/scholarship_allows_computer_science_student_to_focus_on_making_technology_inclusive.html ±«Óătv Alumni 2021-10-22T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/15/immersive_nocturne_arts_festival_exhibit_born_from_an_interchange_of_ideas.html A unique storytelling project created by faculty members at ±«Óătv finds a public audience this weekend as part of Halifax's annual Nocturne arts festival. Research Faculty Graduate Outreach HCI, Visualization, Graphics Students Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/15/immersive_nocturne_arts_festival_exhibit_born_from_an_interchange_of_ideas.html Becca Rawcliffe and Genevieve MacIntyre 2021-10-15T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/09/17/ncwit_awards_for_atlantic_high_school_students.html Recipients of the NCWIT AiC receive access to a community of more than 20,000 technical women and exclusive opportunities. Outreach Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/09/17/ncwit_awards_for_atlantic_high_school_students.html Faculty of Computer Science 2021-09-17T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/04/30/passion_and_purpose_in_student_life__meet_dal_s_2021_board_of_governors__award_winners.html Getting engaged in student life is about so much more than a student's own experience. It's also about building community, supporting others and striving for change — qualities this year's ±«Óătv Board of Governors' Award winners illustrate so well. Awards International Outreach Undergraduate Women in Tech Students Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/04/30/passion_and_purpose_in_student_life__meet_dal_s_2021_board_of_governors__award_winners.html Matt Reeder, Stephen Abbott, Stefanie Wilson, Lindsay Dowling-Savelle, Hannah Whaley 2021-04-30T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/03/19/dalhousie_set_to_supercharge_tech_talent_in_ns_thanks_to_gov_t_investment.html The Faculty of Computer Science’s ability to help meet Nova Scotia’s growing tech-sector talent demand is receiving a next-level upgrade thanks to $13.M in new funding from the Province. Here We Code Innovation Outreach Students Research Faculty Awards Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/03/19/dalhousie_set_to_supercharge_tech_talent_in_ns_thanks_to_gov_t_investment.html Ryan McNutt and Becca Rawcliffe 2021-03-19T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/02/01/new_partnership_opens_doors_to_post_secondary_computer_science_education.html A new partnership between ±«Óătv and the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) opens doors for high school students from across the province to explore computer science and post-secondary education options. Outreach Undergraduate Students Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/02/01/new_partnership_opens_doors_to_post_secondary_computer_science_education.html Becca Rawcliffe 2021-02-01T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/10/23/reimagine_ns_profile__learn_and_work.html Co-chaired by dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin and Dr. Stan Matwin, the "Learn and Work" report, which examines how Nova Scotia can invest in communications technology to support a diverse, digital-ready workforce and make data accessible to decision makers. Research Faculty Innovation Outreach Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/10/23/reimagine_ns_profile__learn_and_work.html Staff 2020-10-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/09/25/awards_program_for_east_coast_high_school_students.html Recipients of the NCWIT AiC receive access to a community of more than 20,000 technical women and exclusive opportunities. Outreach Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/09/25/awards_program_for_east_coast_high_school_students.html Faculty of Computer Science 2020-09-25T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/05/21/grad_profile__creating_community_for_women_in_tech.html nspired by her introduction to computer science education, Genny Centeno Metri — an international student from Mexico — wanted to do something to narrow the gender gap in technology. As she graduates from the Master of Applied Computer Science program, she can certainly say she’s succeeded. Graduate Alumni & Friends International Outreach Students Thu, 21 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/05/21/grad_profile__creating_community_for_women_in_tech.html Becca Rawcliffe 2020-05-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/04/21/virtual_hackathon_to_focus_on_challenges_of_covid_19.html Taking place early next month, the COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon will see teams of students and professionals come together remotely to find solutions to some of the challenges brought by COVID-19. Graduate Innovation Outreach Undergraduate Students Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/04/21/virtual_hackathon_to_focus_on_challenges_of_covid_19.html Becca Rawcliffe 2020-04-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/04/14/heeding_the_call__student_led_volunteer_initiatives_support_others_during_pandemic.html Even though classes and exams have moved online, ±«Óătv students and alumni across the country have found amazing ways to contribute to COVID-19 efforts. Innovation Alumni & Friends Outreach Students Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/04/14/heeding_the_call__student_led_volunteer_initiatives_support_others_during_pandemic.html Erica Gagnon 2020-04-14T15:00:00Z