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Statewide Programming Competition for Texas High School Students
Statewide Programming Competition for Texas High School Students A statewide programming contest for high school students was held on Friday (5/30/2014) and Saturday (5/31/2014) at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTDallas) in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering & Computer Science Building. Pictured above, Jey Veerasamy and Ivor Page, from the Computer Science Department…
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Alumnus’ Tech Vehicle Dives Deep into Search for Missing Jetliner
Alumnus’ Tech Vehicle Dives Deep into Search for Missing Jetliner The Bluefin-21 has been running 20-hour missions as it searches for signs of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the Indian Ocean. The vehicle can reach depths of 15,000 feet and cover 30 miles per day. While the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 has…
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University Honors 65 Doctoral Graduates at Hooding Ceremony
University Honors 65 Doctoral Graduates at Hooding Ceremony Earning a doctoral degree is a milestone accomplishment, but it’s also just the launching point for a lifetime of learning, an alumnus told graduates during a formal Hooding Ceremony on May 14 at UT Dallas. The University recognized 65 doctoral candidates who attained the highest rung of…
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Family, Friends Celebrate Accomplishments of Newest Graduates
Family, Friends Celebrate Accomplishments of Newest Graduates “I can’t even explain my gratitude for the Terry Foundation for allowing me to graduate debt free,” said Laurel Ann Mohrman, who earned a bachelor’s in computer science. Laurel Ann Mohrman had decorated her mortarboard with bright yellow duct tape and green and orange puff paint to display…
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Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Research
Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Research The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance/Cyber Defense Research for academic years 2014-2021. Official letters of notification are being sent to Dr. Kamil Sarac at UT Dallas, the State Governor, Members of Congress, and…
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“Protecting Your Privacy in the Era of Online and Mobile Social Networks,” Dr. Murat Kantarcioglu
“Protecting Your Privacy in the Era of Online and Mobile Social Networks,” Dr. Murat Kantarcioglu In recent years, online and mobile social networks have been widely used by millions of people. At the same time, many of the users of such social networks are not aware of all the privacy issues and the potential misuse…
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Spring 2014 Programming Clubs for School Students
Spring 2014 Programming Clubs for School Students Computer Programming Clubs will be run for school students on Saturdays & Sundays at UT Dallas, Coppell and Allen. See K-12 Outreach Program Website for details. Saturday, May 24 2014 (9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Location: ECSS building in UTD, off-site locations in Coppell & Allen Contact Info: Jey Veerasamy 972-883-4241 Questions? Email me. SOURCE: UT DALLAS | COMET NEWS CALENDAR
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Congratulations to Spring 2014 CS Graduates
Congratulations to Spring 2014 CS Graduates On Thursday, 5/15/2014, the Computer Science (CS) Department sponsored a luncheon for the students graduating in May. Dr. Satyajit (MSCS ’91), pictured above, gave practical and humorous advice to the students. Dr. Gupta, Head of the CS Department, congratulated all students and recognized students with high GPAs. They are:…
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Jonsson School Honors its Own in Year-End Award Ceremony
Jonsson School Honors its Own in Year-End Award Ceremony “I am continually impressed by the stories I hear of individuals in the Jonsson School who go above and beyond,” said Dr. Mark W. Spong, dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science recently…
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Programming Camps Offered at Discount to Staffers’ Children
Programming Camps Offered at Discount to Staffers’ Children The Center for Computer Science Education and Outreach is discounting the price of its programming camps this fall for youths in the immediate families of UT Dallas faculty, staff and students. The schedule includes camps for high school, middle school and elementary school students. The full list…
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Virtual Tour of the University of Texas at Dallas
Virtual Tour of the University of Texas at Dallas See how much the UT Dallas campus has changed recently, check out the new UT Dallas Virtual Tour . Visitors are guided around campus by two current students and can access photo galleries, videos and 360-degree views along the way.
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Statistics: Grads Leave With Low Debt, Strong Earning Potential
Statistics: Grads Leave With Low Debt, Strong Earning Potential From left to right: New graduates Jacob Craft (finance), Nujeen Zibar (biology) and Duy-Anh (Tommy) Tran (computer science) are among the majority of UT Dallas students who are not carrying any college debt. At a time when many college students and parents are focused on post-graduation…