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Detecting forest threats with AI and Drones: College of Computing faculty receives MTRAC grant

Dr. Rahat Ibn Rafiq, assistant professor in the College of Computing at GVSU, has been awarded a $43,284 grant from Michigan State Universitys MTRAC AgBio Innovation Hub, along with matching funds.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Cybersecurity Environmental conservation Faculty Grants Innovation Research

Published May 29, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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College of Computing announces new department chairs for the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Information Sciences and Technologies

The College of Computing at GVSU is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Mostafa El-Said as Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Dr. Jie Du as Chair of the Department of Information Sciences and Technology.

College Updates computer science Faculty Graduate Innovation undergraduate

Published April 29, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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GVSU Board of Trustees approves new human-centered computing programs

Grand Valley State University's Board of Trustees has officially approved the launch of two new degrees in Human-Centered Computing (HCC), a bachelor's and a master's degree, set to begin enrolling students in Fall 2025.

College Updates Faculty Graduate Human Centered Computing Innovation Undergraduate

Published April 25, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

College of Computing highlights graduating class, cybersecurity at Innovation Day

Cybersecurity experts--from GVSU and West Michigan--gathered at the Eberhard Center on the Pew Grand Rapids Campus to discuss the technology's future as well as honor and celebrate the College of Computing's largest graduating class.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Commencement Innovation Innovation Day Panel discussions

Published April 18, 2025 by Brian Vernellis and posted on GVNext. Image credit: Photos by Ashley Streeter

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GVSU and UM-Flint sign MoU to launch joint graduate pathways in computing

On Friday, April 11, Grand Valley State University's College of Computing and the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation and Technology formalized their commitment to collaboration through a MoU signed on GVSU's health campus.

College Updates Graduate Innovation Mentorship Partnerships

Published April 11, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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From the OR to GVSU: New GVSU faculty Dr. Talha Khan brings award-winning mixed reality research

Dr. Talha Khan is joining GVSU's College of Computing, bringing cutting-edge research in mixed reality and healthcare to the classroom and putting vital data directly into the hands (and sightlines) of those who need it most.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Faculty Healthcare Innovation Mentorship Research

Published April 7, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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College of Computing enhances international partnerships with Tunisian universities

Grand Valley's College of Computing reached a significant milestone in its international engagement efforts with a formal visit to Tunisia's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates Global partnerships Innovation J-1 Scholar Partnerships

Published March 11, 2025 by Shelby Harrison and is posted on GVSU Forum.

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GVSU to offer degree programs in artificial intelligence

As artificial intelligence continues to permeate industries across West Michigan, Grand Valley State University is making sure its students are prepared for the future.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Research

Published March 7, 2025 by Alina Hauter and reported on Fox 17 News. View the video accompanying this piece.

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GVSU expands global impact: College of Computing meets Tunisian Minister to build academic bridges

Grand Valley State University's College of Computing reached a significant milestone in its international engagement efforts with a formal visit to Tunisia's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

College Updates Global partnerships Innovation Partnerships

Published March 5, 2025 by Shelby Harrison & Rachel Salinas.

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Grand Valley State University will offer new degrees including in A.I. to meet increasing demands for tech talent in West Michigan

GVSU's Board of Trustees approved programs in AI and software engineering as an expansion of its College of Computing, designed to meet the demands of industry partners for graduates in the tech sector.

Artificial Intelligence College Updates Software Engineering

Published March 4, 2025 by Dee Morrison on WGVU

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338% surge in West Michigan AI job postings prompts GVSU to create new degrees

In an attempt to better prepare students joining a workforce that increasingly utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI), Grand Valley State University is creating four new degree programs.

Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates computer science Human Centered Computing Innovation Partnerships Research

Published February 27, 2025 by Danielle James featured on mLive and Government Technology.

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GVSU Board of Trustees approves new programs in AI and software engineering

GVSU's Board of Trustees has approved new AI and Software Engineering degree programs, co-designed with industry to meet workforce demands. These cutting-edge programs will equip students with in-demand skills, driving innovation and economic growth.

Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates computer science Cybersecurity Graduate Innovation Partnerships Software Engineering undergraduate

Published February 21, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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AI degrees among new GVSU computing programs slated to strengthen Michigan tech talent pipeline

Grand Valley State University plans to offer bachelor's and master's degrees in Artificial Intelligence as part of an expansion of College of Computing programs.

Artificial Intelligence Careers College Updates Faculty Graduate Innovation Partnerships Research undergraduate

Published February 21, 2025 by Peg West on GVNext.

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Shaping the next generation: Dr. Erin Carrier earns the CSCE Distinguished Undergraduate Mentoring Award

On February 18th, Dr. Erin Carrier was recognized with the CSCE Awards for Scholarly and Creative Excellence Distinguished Undergraduate Mentoring Award.

Awards Careers College Updates computer science Faculty Innovation Mentorship Research

Published February 19, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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New partnership between GVSU and DBATU opens doors for international graduate students

On January 17, the College of Computing at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) signed an agreement with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University (DBATU) in Lonere, India., strengthening international collaboration in computing education.

College Updates Global partnerships Partnerships

Published February 10, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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Dr. Tiehang Duan Joins GVSU's College of Computing, Bringing Expertise in AI and Brain-Computer Interfaces

The College of Computing at Grand Valley State University is thrilled to welcome Dr. Tiehang Duan as an assistant professor. Duan is a distinguished researcher in brain signal decoding, machine learning, and medical informatics.

College Updates Innovation Machine learning Research

Published February 7, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

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College of Computing establishes two new departments

On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the College of Computing at Grand Valley State University received approval to establish two distinct departments within the college.

College Updates computer science Information Sciences and Technology Innovation

Published January 31, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.

GVSU College of Computing Faculty Service Milestones

Six GVSU College of Computing faculty are being recognized for their service and time at GVSU.

College Updates Faculty

Published January 28, 2025 by Maxwell Ritchie and Shelby Harrison

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College of Computing WAIVE Lab will transform accessibility research

Grand Valley's College of Computing will launch the Wayfinding, Accessible Interaction and Virtual Environment (WAIVE) Lab in the fall 2025 semester.

College Updates Innovation

Published January 23, 2025 by Shelby Harrison

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Guided by green lights: Dr. Paul D. S. Fink joins GVSU's College of Computing to advance accessibility and innovation

Dr. Paul D. S. Fink joins GVSU's College of Computing to advance accessibility through research, innovation, and education, guided by his lifelong philosophy of following "green lights."

College Updates Faculty Innovation

Published January 17, 2025 by Shelby Harrison.