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MSIS Student Azib Zahid Receives James G. Williams Award
June 18, 2024
At the annual Spring Student Awards for the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems, Master of Science in Information Science (MSIS) student Azib Zahid earned the James G. Williams Award. Named after Distinguished Professor Emeritus James G. Williams, the scholarship is awarded to outstanding MSIS students.
SCI Undergraduate Ambassador Spotlight: Nikhita Vysyaraju (SCI '25)
June 5, 2024
At SCI, student peer advisors are just one of many benefits students can take advantage of. SCI peer advisors like Nikhita Vysyaraju (SCI ’25), are mentors that students can go to for guidance, advice, and information on their experiences. Vysyaraju, a rising senior dual-majoring in computer science and data science, is excited to help guide SCI students and share her perspective.
MSIS Student Sharika Loganathan Receives James G. Williams Award
Each year, the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems hosts the Spring Student Awards, during which students are honored for their leadership and excellence academically, professionally, and in the Pitt community.MST Student Hubert Asare Receives K. Leon Montgomery Award, Dr. Fritz Froehlich Award
May 21, 2024
At the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems annual Spring Student Awards, Hubert Asare earned the K. Leon Montgomery Assistantship and the Dr. Fritz Froehlich Scholarship, awarded to outstanding students in the Master of Science in Telecommunications (MST) program. These annual awards honor students for their outstanding performance academically, professionally, and in the Pitt community.
SCI Commemorates Graduates in Spring 2024 Recognition Ceremonies
May 6, 2024
The loved ones of more than 200 SCI graduate and undergradate students gathered together on April 27 to celebrate the students’ success and achievements throughout their time at the University of Pittsburgh.
Associate Dean and Professor Adam Lee welcomed the master’s and doctoral graduates and their families, friends and other loved ones to the ceremony at Lawrence Hall, where he highlighted their accomplishments and cherished memories at SCI.
Students Create Tech-Driven Change at Annual SteelHacks 2024
April 29, 2024
In addition to learning in the classroom, students in the field of technology have opportunities to build and showcase their skills at events. Ninety students had this opportunity at the 10th annual SteelHacks hackathon on March 29 and 30, hosted by SCI in the Information Sciences Building.
SCI Student Ambassador Spotlight: Jenny Wang (SCI ’25)
April 24, 2024
At SCI, prospective students have endless access to resources from current students. Whether it’s advice on what to major or minor in, what clubs to join, or which community events to attend, student ambassadors guide prospective students in getting involved at SCI. Jenny Wang, a junior at SCI majoring in information science with minors in computer science and chemistry, is passionate about sharing her knowledge and expertise with prospective students and community members.
SCI Peer Advisor Spotlight: Johanna Luke (SCI '26)
April 9, 2024
SCI Peer Advisor Spotlight: Sarina Saran (SCI '26)
April 5, 2024
Brianna Moscarelli, MLIS Student, Researches the Manhattan Project in Field Experience
April 1, 2024
Learning skills with meaningful, real-world impacts after graduation is essential for all students, particularly those at the graduate level. Students in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program like Brianna Moscarelli can network, build skills, and learn more about different career paths through the program’s field experience elective.
SCI Peer Advisor Spotlight: Joy Gimei (SCI ‘24)
March 29, 2024
Two SCI Students Receive Honorable Mention in CRA Undergraduate Research Awards
Feb. 5, 2024
Two students from the School of Computing and Information (SCI) Department of Computer Science have been recognized for their undergraduate research by the Computing Research Association (CRA)!