News
First Data Science Day at SCI Celebrated on April 19
May 10, 2024
Xiaowei Jia Discusses Knowledge-Guided Machine Learning in Dean’s Spotlight Series 2024
May 7, 2024
Xiaowei Jia, an assistant professor in SCI’s Department of Computer Science, explored knowledge-guided machine learning at the fourth and final lecture of the Dean’s Spotlight Series 2024 on April 25.
Jia presented his research on knowledge-guided machine learning and its real-world applications, with his research interests lying in artificial intelligence (AI), data mining and data science, and machine learning.
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!