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  • Computer Science Professor Elected AAAS Fellow

    Computer Science Professor Elected AAAS Fellow

    Last fall, the Multimodal Interaction (MI) Lab within the computer science department at The University of Texas at Dallas hosted over 60 students for an engaging “Tech Demo Day,” showcasing the lab’s cutting-edge research in multisensory interfaces and immersive user experiences in virtual reality (VR).

  • UT Dallas Team Triumphs at HackTX 2024 With Angel’s Protection

    UT Dallas Team Triumphs at HackTX 2024 With Angel’s Protection

    Last fall, a group of talented UT Dallas ECS students earned top honors at UT Austin’s HackTX 2024 with their innovative project, Angel’s Protection. The team—Le Duy Pham and Bryant Hargreaves (senior software engineering students), Dan Nguyen (a senior computer engineering student) and Sunay Shehaan (a computer science freshman attending his first hackathon)—secured three first place…

  • Exploring the Future of Multisensory Interaction: Multimodal Interaction Lab’s “Tech Demo Day” at UT Dallas

    Exploring the Future of Multisensory Interaction: Multimodal Interaction Lab’s “Tech Demo Day” at UT Dallas

    Last fall, the Multimodal Interaction (MI) Lab within the computer science department at The University of Texas at Dallas hosted over 60 students for an engaging “Tech Demo Day,” showcasing the lab’s cutting-edge research in multisensory interfaces and immersive user experiences in virtual reality (VR).

  • UT Dallas Professor Dr. Latifur Khan and his Research Team Receive Best Paper Award for Pioneering Political Text Analysis

    UT Dallas Professor Dr. Latifur Khan and his Research Team Receive Best Paper Award for Pioneering Political Text Analysis

    Dr. Latifur Khan, a computer science (CS) professor in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas, along with his research team of UT Dallas CS graduate students (Naif Alatrush, Luay Abdeljaber, Sultan Alsarra and Parker Whitehead) and political scientists from UT Dallas (Dr. Patrick Brandt), the…

  • Changing The Equation

    Changing The Equation

    Veerasamy, from the Department of Computer Science, started a career in industry, but he soon decided to return to the classroom thanks to one important mentor — his father. “My father was a teacher in India,” Veerasamy said. “I grew up around his work, so I always respected the profession. I still think of myself…

  • Office Hours

    Office Hours

    Rigorous coursework is often just the first step for students who are preparing for careers as engineers and computer scientists. Undergraduates may not have leadership roles on their radar before they have completed their first internships but through the process of mentorship, many students discover that they need coaching beyond their academic courses.

  • Computer Science Expert Named IEEE Fellow

    Computer Science Expert Named IEEE Fellow

    Dr. Weili (Lily) Wu, professor of computer science in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas, was recently named a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) for her contributions to the study of data communication and processing in wireless sensor networks. According to the IEEE, the…

  • Computer Scientist Receives Recognition for AI Contributions

    Computer Scientist Receives Recognition for AI Contributions

    At The University of Texas at Dallas, computer science and software engineering students thrive in a vibrant, collaborative environment. HackUTD, the university’s premier hackathon, has grown from 120 participants in 2015 to over 1,200 today. It is now the largest hackathon in Texas and the second largest in the United States. HackUTD is more than…

  • HackUTD: A Hub for Creativity and Collaboration

    HackUTD: A Hub for Creativity and Collaboration

    At The University of Texas at Dallas, computer science and software engineering students thrive in a vibrant, collaborative environment. HackUTD, the university’s premier hackathon, has grown from 120 participants in 2015 to over 1,200 today. It is now the largest hackathon in Texas and the second largest in the United States. HackUTD is more than…

  • Computer Science Graduate is Featured Speaker at Fall 2024 Commencement

    Computer Science Graduate is Featured Speaker at Fall 2024 Commencement

    During the recent fall 2024 commencement ceremonies, computer science got a special moment in the spotlight, thanks to featured speaker Eddie Villarreal MS’24. Villarreal spoke at both commencement ceremonies on Dec. 17, having graduated from the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science with a master’s degree in software engineering.

  • Computer Science Graduates Offer Lessons Learned During Fall 2024 Commencement

    Computer Science Graduates Offer Lessons Learned During Fall 2024 Commencement

    Several computer science graduates worked as student web developers in the Jonsson School’s Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications during the 2024 academic year. We caught up with three of them to find out what they would take away from their time at UT Dallas. Jason Thanh Nguyen BS’24 intends to apply the skills he…

  • Getting to Know: Austin Mordahl, PhD Alumni

    Getting to Know: Austin Mordahl, PhD Alumni

    Through our interview series, we aim to showcase the experiences of CS alumni, current students, and faculty, providing valuable insights to inspire and guide future researchers. In this interview, we feature Dr. Austin Mordahl, who earned his PhD this year under the mentorship of Dr. Shiyi Wei. He is now shaping the next generation of…