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New Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies Appointed, DINS Faculty Promoted

Congratulations to Dr. William Garrison on being appointed as the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Rosta Farzan on being promoted to Professor in the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems.

Panos K. Chrysanthis, Professor of CS, Elected as 2023 EAI Fellow

SCI faculty are internationally recognized for their groundbreaking work and innovation. Case in point: Panos K. Chrysanthis, professor in the Department of Computer Science, was recently elected as a Fellow of the European Alliance for Innovation (EAI). 
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Keeping Culture Alive: MLIS Student Serves Carnegie Library Patrons in the Hill District

“I’ve learned just how important cultural heritage and local history is to people. What we are preserving is the history of us and the region we live in, so keeping historic materials intact and accessible can mean a lot to people,” said Carlee Stoner, an MLIS student pursuing field work with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.

Morgan Frank, DINS Faculty, and Case Western Reserve researchers collaborate with Walmart to explore whether AI can aid hiring process

Could artificial intelligence (AI) remove bias from the hiring process? Morgan Frank, DINS faculty, and a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University hope to find out.
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Roshni Singh (SCI '26) Empowers Women and Underrepresented Groups in STEM at SCI

Students like Roshni Singh (SCI ’26) have taken advantage of SCI initiatives to empower her fellow students. 
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Alumni Q+A: A Discussion on Finding Success in Any Career with Jonathan Hanobik

A newly appointed member of the SCI Alumni Board, Jonathan Hanobik (SCI '18, '23G) is passionate about sharing his wisdom with students and members of the SCI community to find success during and after their academic journeys. 
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Computer Science Welcomes New Department Chair, Adriana Kovashka

Beginning in the Fall 2024 term, Dr. Adriana Kovashka will bring her wisdom and expertise to the Department of Computer Science as the new department chair.
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Rachel Rossi (SCI '24) Works with the Library of Congress, Digital Archives, and Accessibility

Technological literacy and accessibility are increasingly important in a growing digital world, and students at SCI are putting their classroom knowledge on the subject into action.
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SCI Student Ambassador Spotlight: Michelle Hong (SCI '26)

Michelle Hong, a sophomore at SCI majoring in computer science with a minor in linguistics, is dedicated to being a knowledgeable source that prospective students and their families can go to.
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SCI Professor Diane Litman Named Fellow in Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association

Associate Dean for Mentoring and Development Diane J. Litman has been recognized for her achievements in artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing.

SCI Welcomes Five New Faculty Members in Fall 2024

Building and retaining a team of talented leaders is a priority at SCI, and we are pleased to announce that five new faculty members will join the SCI community in the 2024-25 academic year.

Computer Science Students Receive Annual Outstanding Undergraduate Award

SCI’s Department of Computer Science recognizes the achievements of undergraduate students through its annual Outstanding Undergraduate Award. Students are selected based on their representation of the department’s standards of excellence, both inside and outside the classroom.

SCI Students Present Research at Pennsylvania Undergraduate Research Conference (URC-PA)

In March 2024, SCI students Florian Reihl and Mofe Taiwo presented research at the Pennsylvania Capitol building for the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC-PA).