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SCI Alum at Forefront of Preserving Pittsburgh’s Film History
February 28, 2023
Master of Library and Information Sciences (MLIS) student Steven Haines (A&S '20, SCI '24G) is using his media archaeological specialization to ensure the survival of rare films and Pittsburgh's cultural heritage.
Haines is the Director of Programming for Pittsburgh Sound + Image, a local nonprofit dedicated to preserving rare films and sharing them with a modern audience.
IS Grad Focuses on AI Security during Dean's Spotlight Lecture
February 21, 2023
SCI alumna Nathalie Baracaldo, PhD (SCI '16G) shared her artificial intelligence expertise during "Can We Make AI Foundation Models Secure, Private and Trustworthy?", the third presentation of this year's Dean's Spotlight lecture series, on Wednesday, February 15.
SCI Student Groups to Host Trivia Night with FAST Enterprises
SCI student groups Minority Association in Computing (MAC) and the Official Association for Students of Information Science (OASIS), in collaboration with the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems, will be hosting FAST Enterprises (a software and IT consulting company) for a night of trivia, free f
SCI Alumnus Ishvaraus Davis Earns Role in Congress
February 15, 2023
In January 2023, Ishvaraus Davis (SCI '17) became a Congressional Innovation Fellow in Washington D.C. In his new role, Davis will work towards equity in technology––something he has been passionate about throughout his entire professional career.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: An Integrated Effort
February 7, 2023
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just goals at the forefront of the work of the School of Computing and Information (SCI) - they are priorities integrated into all decisions and progress at the school. Since its formation in spring 2021, SCI's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) committee has worked to identify areas for further progression within the field to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within SCI.
Black History Month 2023 Events
February 1, 2023
As the annual commemoration of Black History Month begins today, the SCI community is encouraged to learn more about the central role and impact African Americans have in U.S. history. This sample of events below, shared by SCI's Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Rosta Farzan, is a brief list of programming organized at the University to consider attending:
Record Number Attend Dean's Spotlight Lecture on Jan. 10, 2023
January 17, 2023
What a way to help celebrate the School of Computing and Information (SCI)'s fifth anniversary: a record number of people attended the second of four SCI’s Dean’s Spotlight Series lectures, on Jan. 10. About 60 people walked through the doors of SCI’s recently opened 130 North Bellefield Ave. location to attend “AR in the OR: An Interdisciplinary Journey Towards the Holographic Operation Room” while 33 people virtually attended the collaborative event.
SCI Staff and Faculty Host Holiday Cookie Table
December 13, 2022
The holiday spirit was alive and well at Sennott Square and the Information Sciences Building on December 12! That's when students, faculty, and staff were able to take a break by enjoying more than 600 cookies and other treats donated by other faculty and staff. Take-out boxes were available for those on the run to finals!
The "Pittsburgh cookie table"-themed mini-bash was part of SCI's fifth anniversary celebration taking place this year.
SCI Scholarships Help Students Pursue Their Dreams
December 12, 2022
Kelsey Grushecky, a recent alumna of the School of Computing and Information (SCI), can attest to the impact of scholarships: they enabled her to pursue her dream job.
Student Organization Spotlight: Kappa Theta Pi
December 6, 2022
Kappa Theta Pi (KTP) is a professional co-ed technology focused fraternity within the School of Computing and Information (SCI). With a focus on professional development, brotherhood bonding, and service, KTP meets bi-weekly on Wednesday nights in David Lawrence Hall.
DINS Professor James Joshi named IEEE Fellow
November 29, 2022
CS Faculty Member Presents on Experience Developing Indoor-Outdoor Path Recommendation System to Provide Inclusivity
Dr. Panos Chrysanthis, a professor in the Department of Computer Science, presented a talk on his indoor-outdoor path recommendation system, CAPRIO, at the University of Cyprus. The talk centered on the CAPRIO team’s experience developing the system to be inclusive to users from all backgrounds and how they achieved that inclusivity.