Archive for 2025

Two University of Texas at Dallas students have been awarded Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarships from the Department of Defense. Computer engineering doctoral student Victoria Gammenthaler BS’23 and mechanical engineering senior Kevin Dinh, both students in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, received the scholarship.

Leaders at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas recognized faculty, staff and graduate students at its annual meeting and awards ceremony held in the spring.
Dr. Stephanie G. Adams, dean of the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science and Lars Magnus Ericsson Chair, congratulated the award winners and thanked everyone for their perseverance and contributions during the year. She reminded participants of her charge to make 2024-25 a “Year of Creativity” and highlighted that engineers and computer scientists are highly creative people, despite stereotypes of left-brained STEM professionals.

Computer science senior Jack Le in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science  has been named a recipients of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation award.

SaiLakshmi Santhanakrishnan’s Grace Series Talk Celebrates Purpose-Driven Success In the final installment of the spring 2025 Grace Series, SaiLakshmi Santhanakrishnan, head of environmental, social and governance (ESG) and sustainability at Amazech and co-founder of the mentorship platform WeInspire Guru, delivered a powerful and inspiring talk titled “Off-Script: Creating Your Own Path in STEM, Leadership and […]

For Stephanie Barnard BS’25, receiving the Mason Brown Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship was more than necessary practical help. It was emotional.
“I was really encouraged when I received the scholarship,” said Barnard, who completed her degree in electrical and computer engineering in May 2025. “Obviously, there was the financial impact, but also I knew that someone believes in me.”

UT Dallas Computer Science Graduates Celebrate Achievements at Spring 2025 Luncheon Graduation stands as one of life’s most unforgettable milestones, marking a celebration of years filled with dedication, resilience and dreams turned into reality. This May, The University of Texas at Dallas honored Spring 2025 graduates who crossed the stage to cheers from friends, family […]

TexSAW 2025 Brings Cybersecurity Enthusiasts Together for Hands-On Challenges and Global Competition The 14th Annual Texas Security Awareness Week (TexSAW’25) brought together cybersecurity enthusiasts from around the world and across The University of Texas at Dallas campus for a hybrid experience combining in-person workshops with an internationally ranked online Capture the Flag (CTF) competition. Hosted […]

Computer science senior Jack Le in the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science  has been named a recipients of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation award.

University of Texas at Dallas students got the opportunity to envision a possible future in research that they may not have considered during the annual Exhibition of Excellence in Undergraduate Research held April 10-15.

University of Texas at Dallas students and alumni pitched their ideas spanning biotechnology, artificial intelligence, sustainability and digital community-building April 16 at the 2025 Big Idea Competition finals hosted by the Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IIE).