/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news.html ±«Óătv RSS Sat, 21 Dec 2024 03:30:16 GMT 2024-12-21T03:30:16Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/28/computer_science_alum_says_mentorship_is_a_powerful_tool.html Darshana Upadhyay (PhD’23) is a research scientist at TeleAI Corporation and adjunct professor in Dal’s Faculty of Computer Science. She credits her mentors for inspiring her to chase her professional dreams — and become a mentor herself. Alumni & Friends Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/28/computer_science_alum_says_mentorship_is_a_powerful_tool.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-28T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/18/protecting_our_health__oceans__and_future__dal_innovators_celebrated_at_22nd_annual_discovery_awards.html Dust explosions, how pathogens jump from animals to humans and cancer patient empowerment programs are just some of the innovative research advances recognized at the 22nd annual Discovery Awards. Awards Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/18/protecting_our_health__oceans__and_future__dal_innovators_celebrated_at_22nd_annual_discovery_awards.html Tanis Trainor 2024-11-18T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/18/dal_researcher_is_making_smart_home_devices_safer.html Israat Haque is a systems developer and instructor in ±«Óătv’s Faculty of Computer Science, and her work recently earned her an alumni award from the University of Alberta. Faculty Awards Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/18/dal_researcher_is_making_smart_home_devices_safer.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-18T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/15/tech_triumph__dalhousie_wins_big_at_2024_digital_nova_scotia_awards.html Alumni, faculty and staff were among the winners at last week’s awards ceremony, which recognized individuals and organizations making a transformative impact on Atlantic Canada’s tech industry. Awards Fri, 15 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/15/tech_triumph__dalhousie_wins_big_at_2024_digital_nova_scotia_awards.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-15T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/07/national_fellowship_empowers_researcher_using_cutting_edge_tech_to_help_people_get_healthier.html Powered by an NSERC Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, Dr. Rita Orji will expand the horizons of her groundbreaking work that uses personalized digital interventions designed with AI to improve people's health and wellness. Faculty Awards Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/07/national_fellowship_empowers_researcher_using_cutting_edge_tech_to_help_people_get_healthier.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-07T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/06/dalhousie_competitive_programming_team_to_compete_against_harvard__mit_this_weekend.html After winning the Atlantic Canadian Programming Competition on October 4, ±«Óătv Computer Science students Sebastian Dionicio and Hoang Le are preparing to compete in the regional round of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) on Sunday, November 10. Students Awards Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/11/06/dalhousie_competitive_programming_team_to_compete_against_harvard__mit_this_weekend.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-11-06T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/10/22/grad_profile__a_master_adapter.html After years of delays, changes in plan, and a global pandemic, Dave Chuck is graduating with a Bachelor of Computer Science and a full-time job. Convocation Undergraduate Students Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/10/22/grad_profile__a_master_adapter.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-10-22T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/10/16/dal_researchers_receive_federal_grant_to_launch_new_cybersecurity_training_program.html Dr. Srini Sampalli leads a team that will train nearly 200 undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students to address new vulnerabilities impacting emerging technologies. Faculty Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/10/16/dal_researchers_receive_federal_grant_to_launch_new_cybersecurity_training_program.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-10-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/10/11/how_i_spent_my_summer__completing_a_co_op_in_another_language.html Second-year Computer Science student Aryaman Pandey recently completed a software development co-op at immediac in Halifax. Co-ops Students work placement Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/10/11/how_i_spent_my_summer__completing_a_co_op_in_another_language.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-10-11T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/09/25/this_dal_researcher_wants_to_ensure_ai_doesn_t_ruin_the_environment.html Artificial intelligence tools are power hungry, generating huge emissions through electricity consumption. Computer Science's Dr. Tushar Sharma is striving to clean them up. Faculty Wed, 25 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/09/25/this_dal_researcher_wants_to_ensure_ai_doesn_t_ruin_the_environment.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-09-25T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/09/23/decoding_destinations.html Jace Barrett, an Applied Computer Science student, didn’t always know what he would study. Students Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/09/23/decoding_destinations.html Meredith Murray 2024-09-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/09/06/dal_prof_changing_the_way_we_think_about_accessibility_in_the_classroom.html Dal Computer Science instructor Gabriella Mosquera, this year's winner of the Award for Excellence in Online/Blended Course Development, says empathy is always top of mind for her when designing courses. Faculty Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/09/06/dal_prof_changing_the_way_we_think_about_accessibility_in_the_classroom.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-09-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/09/06/passion_and_possibility__dal_s_newest_schulich_leaders_ready_to_unleash_their_ambitions.html Few Canadian scholarships accelerate student achievement in STEM quite as well as the Schulich Leader awards. Learn more about this year's STEM superstars in the making at Dal. Awards Fri, 06 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/09/06/passion_and_possibility__dal_s_newest_schulich_leaders_ready_to_unleash_their_ambitions.html Matt Reeder and Tanis Trainor 2024-09-06T15:00:00Z /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/2024/06/20/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/2024/06/11/dal_alumni_who_are_now_canada_s_rising_business_leaders_point_to_common_theme_for_success.html Faten Alshazly, co-founder of WeUsThem, and Daniel Bartek, co-founder of Ace Beverage Group and WakeWater Beverage Company, discussed the importance of connecting with people at the 2024 Neville Gilfoy Entrepreneurship Panel. Alumni & Friends Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/06/11/dal_alumni_who_are_now_canada_s_rising_business_leaders_point_to_common_theme_for_success.html Josh Hoffman 2024-06-11T15:00:00Z /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/2024/05/31/grad_profile__finding_community_in_the_sandbox.html Almas Shaikh says entering Dal's Master of Applied Computer Science program was one of the best decisions she's ever made. Finding a supportive tech community in Halifax was the gravy. Graduate Fri, 31 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/31/grad_profile__finding_community_in_the_sandbox.html Andrea Hart 2024-05-31T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/30/grad_profile__breaking_barriers_beyond_the_classroom.html Manar Elgamil began her computer science studies from afar during the pandemic. When she finally arrived in Halifax, she dove in headfirst and became a passionate advocate for supporting women in tech. Graduate Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/30/grad_profile__breaking_barriers_beyond_the_classroom.html Andrea Hart 2024-05-30T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/28/shannex_makes_significant_commitment_to_health_aging_research_with__2m_gift_to_dalhousie_university.html Dal partners with industry leader to create a new artificial intelligence and healthy aging research chair and lab. Research Tue, 28 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/28/shannex_makes_significant_commitment_to_health_aging_research_with__2m_gift_to_dalhousie_university.html Mark Campbell 2024-05-28T15:00:00Z /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/2024/05/17/dalhousie_s_first_ai_symposium_creates_platform_for_community_dialogue.html Faculty and staff, students, researchers, industry and government all gathered on campus earlier this month for an in-depth discussion on the role artificial intelligence is playing in our lives today — and what it's poised to transform in our future. Research Fri, 17 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/17/dalhousie_s_first_ai_symposium_creates_platform_for_community_dialogue.html Becca Rawcilffe 2024-05-17T15:00:00Z /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