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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.
Conor McGirr (SCI ’24) on Joining the Peace Corps
April 22, 2024
SCI students are always finding ways to make a real-world impact with their skills, and Conor McGirr is one such example. A senior majoring in information science with a minor in political science, McGirr is taking SCI across the globe and volunteering with the Peace Corps to aid in STEM education in Kenya.
High School Students Innovate in CGI IT Girl Challenge
April 15, 2024
CS Student Named to the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
April 15, 2024
Senior computer science Student Griffin J. Hurt has been named a 2024 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) scholar.
The program supports graduate students pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in NSF-supported STEM fields. About 2,000 fellowships are selected from 14,000 applicants. Hurt was one of the eight recipients from Pitt this year. Pitt also had 17 honorable mentions.
Please join us in congratulating Hurt on this achievement!
SCI Peer Advisor Spotlight: Johanna Luke (SCI '26)
April 9, 2024
SCI Peer Advisor Spotlight: Sarina Saran (SCI '26)
April 5, 2024
SCI, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh present ALSC 2024 Children’s Literature Lecture
April 4, 2024
The School of Computing and Information (SCI), along with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP), is honored to present the Association for Library Service to Children’s (ALSC) 2024 Children’s Literature Lecture on April 17. Bestselling and award-winning author Rita Williams-Garcia will present her paper, “A Funny Thing About Memory.”