Â鶹´«Ă˝ RSS /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news.html Â鶹´«Ă˝ RSS Thu, 14 Nov 2024 01:04:17 GMT 2024-11-14T01:04:17Z Dr. Rita Orji wins Arthur B. McDonald Fellowship, NSERC's most prestigious prize for early‑career researchers /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 Â鶹´«Ă˝ competitive programming team to compete against Harvard, MIT this weekend /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, Â鶹´«Ă˝ 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 Grad profile: A master adapter /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 Dal researchers receive federal grant to launch new cybersecurity training program /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 How I spent my summer: completing a co‑op in another language /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 This Dal researcher wants to ensure AI doesn’t ruin the environment /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 Decoding Destinations /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 Dal prof changing the way we think about accessibility in the classroom /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 Passion and possibility: Dal's newest Schulich Leaders ready to unleash their ambitions /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 Volta, Dal Launch New Program for AI Startups /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 Dal‑led initiative aims to help crack the code on gender barriers in tech /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 Leading the way: Dal’s 2024 university wide teaching award winners exemplify excellence in higher ed /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 Impact Rankings 2024: Â鶹´«Ă˝ ranks 65th globally for tackling some of the world's biggest issues /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 Â鶹´«Ă˝ 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 Dal alumni who are now Canada’s rising business leaders point to common theme for success /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 Â鶹´«Ă˝ soars into top 18 per cent of universities in QS World University Rankings /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/06/04/dalhousie_soars_into_top_18_per_cent_of_universities_in_qs_world_university_rankings.html Â鶹´«Ă˝ 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 Grad profile: Finding community in the sandbox /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 Grad profile: Breaking barriers beyond the classroom /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 Shannex invests in healthy aging research at Dal with $2‑million gift /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 New bursary supports students with dyslexia at Dal /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 Â鶹´«Ă˝'s first AI Symposium creates platform for community dialogue /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 A growing connection: Dal hosts Community Day for displaced school /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 DAL AI Symposium hopes to foster industry connections for N.S. /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/08/dal_ai_symposium_hopes_to_foster_industry_connections_for_n_s_.html Â鶹´«Ă˝ is hosting the province’s first-ever artificial intelligence (AI) symposium this week. On Thursday, May 9, the event will feature workshops, keynote speakers and networking opportunities. Research Faculty of Computer Science Wed, 08 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/08/dal_ai_symposium_hopes_to_foster_industry_connections_for_n_s_.html Evan Taylor 2024-05-08T15:00:00Z Introducing Dal's honorary degree recipients for Spring Convocation /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 Beyond the books: This year's Â鶹´«Ă˝ Impact Awards winners lead with purpose /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/04/02/beyond_the_books__this_year_s_dalhousie_impact_awards_winners_lead_with_purpose.html The Â鶹´«Ă˝ 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 Where experience meets impact: Introducing Â鶹´«Ă˝â€™s 2023 Top Co‑op Students of the Year /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/03/28/where_experience_meets_impact__introducing_dalhousie_s_2023_top_co_op_students_of_the_year.html When it comes to work-integrated learning, Â鶹´«Ă˝ students are not afraid to give it their all for the benefit of their employer organizations. Meet the six who emerged as winners in this year's celebration of top co-op talent. Students Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/03/28/where_experience_meets_impact__introducing_dalhousie_s_2023_top_co_op_students_of_the_year.html Taylor Davis and Hudson Valliquette 2024-03-28T15:00:00Z