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Collect and Protect: Data Security and Cyber-Physical Systems
Collect and Protect: Data Security and Cyber-Physical Systems From smart thermostats to personal fitness trackers, consumers are embracing IoT technology. While consumers have an array of IoT devices to choose from, the technology poses new risks. “Many devices have sensitive data,” said Dr. Murat Kantarcioglu, associate professor of computer science and director of the Data…
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Grace Series Talks Featuring CEOs, Serial Entrepreneurs, and Professors Continue to Inspire and Empower Students
Grace Series Talks Featuring CEOs, Serial Entrepreneurs, and Professors Continue to Inspire and Empower Students Women have influenced eras and changed the world. Throughout history, women have made extensive contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The need for women in STEM is ever-growing, and it continues to comprise one of the world’s strongest…
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Q&A With Fall 2019 PhD Graduate Dr. Vipin Singh Sehrawat
Q&A With Fall 2019 PhD Graduate Dr. Vipin Singh Sehrawat Dr. Vipin Singh Sehrawat obtained his doctoral degree in computer science from the UT Dallas Computer Science Department this past fall while researching cryptography under the supervision of Dr. Yvo Desmedt. Dr. Sehrawat will be joining Seagate as a Lead Staff Engineer for Cryptography and Product Security this December.…
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Mixed Reality for Managing Phantom Pain in the Multimedia Lab
Mixed Reality for Managing Phantom Pain in the Multimedia Lab Via UT Dallas Jonsson School Magazine — A person wanders into a mixed reality environment. A 3D mirror image avatar of the player appears, surrounded by a series of 3D games to choose from. Smashing brightly colored bubbles as they emerge from the floor is entertaining…
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Q&A With Fall 2019 PhD Graduate Dr. Ashkan Yousefpour
Q&A With Fall 2019 PhD Graduate Dr. Ashkan Yousefpour From the fall of 2015 to the Fall of 2019 the UT Dallas Computer Science Department has seen a number of PhD students graduate and go on to jobs in prestigious universities, top tier research facilities, government, and numerous technology-based companies. Dr. Ashkan Yousefpour obtained his…
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Student Hackathon Experience: All Freshmen Team Win 2nd Place at T-Mobile Hacktober Hackathon
Student Hackathon Experience: All Freshmen Team Win 2nd Place at T-Mobile Hacktober Hackathon A freshman CS team at UT Dallas consisting of Supratik Pochampally, Khalid Hossain, Cady Baltz, and Christina Abraham recently competed in the T-Mobile Hacktober Hackathon and finished in 2nd place. Below is a short story written by Supratik Pochampally about his time…
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300+ High Schoolers Compete at the Fall 2019 Battle of the Brains: High School Programming Competition
300+ High Schoolers Compete at the Fall 2019 Battle of the Brains: High School Programming Competition The Fall 2019 Battle of the Brains: High School Programming Competition was held on November 2nd, with State Farm Insurance sponsoring the event. Registration for the Fall 2019 competition was free, thanks to the sponsorship. The contest drew more than 300…
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Dr. Alvaro Cárdenas Discusses His Lab’s Recent IoT Hacks with Newsweek
Dr. Alvaro Cárdenas Discusses His Lab’s Recent IoT Hacks with Newsweek Via Newsweek | Adam Piore — In 2009, just as consumers had begun to buy wifi-enabled thermostats and front-door cams and other early devices that now make up the “Internet of Things,” computer scientist Ang Cui had gotten the idea to scan the Web for “trivially…
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U.S. Congressman Colin Allred Visits the UTD CS Department with STEM Scholars
U.S. Congressman Colin Allred Visits the UTD CS Department with STEM Scholars In today’s world of technology, the importance of STEM education, and its role in the future of innovation in science and technology is growing rapidly. To address the growing need for STEM education, U.S. Congressman Colin Allred created the STEM Scholars Program for…
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Grant Helps UT Dallas Create Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts
Grant Helps UT Dallas Create Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts The UT Dallas Computer Science Department received $4 Million from National Science Foundation for Cyber Security Scholarships and new courses. Gina Fossati BS’19 was exploring different career paths in computer science when she found out about the CyberCorps: Scholarship for Service (SFS). The National Science…
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Dr. Zygmunt J. Haas Shares Five Things To Know About 5G
Dr. Zygmunt J. Haas Shares Five Things To Know About 5G Via The Gilmer Mirror — There’s a lot of talk about 5G, as this new generation of wireless technology begins to roll out. But what exactly is 5G and how is it different from 4G? And when will it become ubiquitously available? Dr. Zygmunt…
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UT Dallas Chess Team Creates Winners
UT Dallas Chess Team Creates Winners The University of Texas at Dallas chess team is known for winning. In addition to securing four national collegiate championships and going to the “Final Four” chess tournament 16 times, some former team members are now coaching other college chess programs, while others are making their mark in the…