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Empowerment with Academia and Industry: How Pitt’s Quantum Computing Course Leverages Real-World Ecosystems

Dr. Junyu Liu, a newly appointed assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, is reimagining how quantum computing is taught for people with a traditional computing background.

From One Alum to Another: How a Recent Graduate Found Career Success Through Alumni Empowerment

SCI students have countless opportunities to connect with mentors that will guide them throughout their journeys, and Van Pierce (SCI ’20) found success in his career after meeting Summer Fowler (SCI ’99, ‘00G), a fellow alum who would soon become a valuable mentor and colleague.

AI Impact Series Conference Empowers and Educates the Pittsburgh Community

The School of Computing and Information (SCI) collaborated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Business, Pitt Business Center for Branding, Pittsburgh Technology Council, and Responsible Data Science at Pitt to educate faculty, staff and members of the Pittsburgh community about integrating AI responsibly into their field.

SCI alumna Maria McCauley wins 2026-2027 ALA presidency

Maria McCauley (MLIS ’01) was elected the 2026-2027 president of the American Library Association.

ISP Faculty Member Dr. Ahmad P. Tafti Contributes to Scientific Efforts at CPACE

Faculty member Ahmad P. Tafti is honored to contribute to shaping the scientific and educational direction of CPACE, who recently received a transformative $10 million investment in AI in medicine from a major industry partner, Leidos.

Pitt Students Empower and Collaborate at Data Science Day 2025

AI researchers, analytics industry leaders, and students across Pittsburgh came together on March 27, Pitt’s second annual Data Science Day, to share the latest innovations in their fields. Through a series of keynote speakers, interactive activities, and poster sessions, attendees were able to both learn from others and share their own research in many unique ways.
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Pitt’s Spring 2025 Career and Internship Fair Empowering for SCI Students

SCI peer advisors and students gained a sense of empowerment and professional connections at this year's Spring Career Fair.
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Empowerment in the Field: Students Share Meaningful Impact of IS Minor

Karlynn Riccitelli (SCI ’26) and Aidan Brophy (SCI ’26) shared how they've gained invaluable experience with the minor in information science, and how it shows data goes beyond STEM fields.

Transforming the Campus Experience: SCI Student Creates App to Foster Connection

Aidan Dougherty (SCI ’25) recently created and launched a crowd-sourcing app designed exclusively for University of Pittsburgh students to bridge gaps, save time, and enhance the overall student experience, ensuring that everything from coordinating events to finding study groups becomes second nature.
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SheInnovates 2025: 100+ Students Unite to Code and Drive Transformation

Hosted by SCI, this annual hackathon opens its doors to hundreds of students each year, where they collaborate to create technical projects, network, and win prizes.

Professor James Joshi Honored as an AAAS Fellow for Driving Transformative Change in Technology

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently named James Joshi, professor in the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems, as an Honorary Fellow for his outstanding research and contributions to cybersecurity, trust, and privacy.
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A Catalyst for Transformation: SCI Students Use Networking to Go Beyond Pitt

“Networking, networking, and networking” is the mantra Moshood Adebule (SCI ’25) swears by. For Adebule, networking isn’t just a social strategy—it’s a powerful tool that has defined his journey to becoming a Product Manager at Capital One.

Charting New Paths: How Pitt’s Online Data Science Program is Transforming Careers on a Global Level

Just over a year ago, the University of Pittsburgh launched its online Master’s in Data Science program on Coursera — and the response has been remarkable. In its first year, the program has already attracted a diverse and global community of learners, helping them sharpen their skills, pivot into new careers, and apply data science in real-world settings.

SCI Faculty Continue Quantum-related Work Through Grants, Workshops & Papers

Junyu Liu, assistant professor with the Department of Computer Science, has recently been recognized for his various research endeavors with funding from NASA and the Department of Energy, as well as publications with IEEE.