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Pioneering change for women in cybersecurity through lifelong learning and leadership

Dr. Samah Mansour, GVSU cybersecurity professor, empowers women in tech through her lifelong commitment to education and mentorship. From founding WiCyS She Secures to inspiring gender balance, she champions change.

College Updates Cybersecurity Mentorship

Published October 31, 2024 by Shelby Harrison.

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Student organization to be part of the National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

Hackers Analyzing Threats, or simply HAT, is one of the College of Computings student organizations. As we near the end of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we sat down and chatted with Logan Nommensen, president of HAT, to learn more about the club.

Cybersecurity Graduate organizations undergraduate

Published October 31, 2024 by Maxwell Ritchie

Margo Abrams, a junior at Wilberforce University, is thinking about her post-graduation plans. That's what drew Abrams and 40 other students from nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities to participate in a three-day tour of Grand Valley's campus

Consortium marks milestone: agreements with 10 partners

Acting Provost Jennifer Drake said the agreement with Wilberforce provides opportunities for students to earn master's degrees in computer science, data analytics, cybersecurity, computer engineering and electrical engineering.

Highlights Partnerships

Published October 30, 2024 by Article written by Michele Coffill on GV Next. Image credit is given to Cory Morse.

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College of Computing Cyber Range

The GVSU College of Computing Cyber Range is an amazing tool for all College of Computing students to enhance their skills in cybersecurity and hacking.

College Updates Cybersecurity Innovation

Published October 24, 2024 by Maxwell Ritchie

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College of Computing earns national cybersecurity designation

The College of Computings cutting-edge curriculum and faculty expertise in the advancement of cybersecurity has earned it a national designation from the National Security Agency

Awards College Updates

Published October 10, 2024 by Article written by Brian Vernellis on GV Next.

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Faculty Advice to Stay Safe Online

We gathered advice from our expert faculty regarding digital safety. These tips are all things you can implement today to stay safe online.

Online safety

Published October 4, 2024 by Maxwell Ritchie

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GVSU College of Computing signs a 1+1 collaboration agreement with the Institut Teknologi Bandung

GVSU's College of Computing has signed its first 1+1 agreement with ITB, Indonesia, allowing ITB students to complete their graduate studies at GVSU, marking a milestone in international collaboration.

Global partnerships Partnerships

Published September 30, 2024 by Shelby Harrison

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The first College of Computing alumnus graduates with a PhD from Cornell University

Gloire Rubambiza, a 2018 GVSU Computer Science alum, fled the Congo to Uganda before earning a PhD at Cornell. His research in digital agriculture highlights how technology can transform rural communities globally.

Commencement Graduate Research

Published September 30, 2024 by Article written by Shelby Harrison.

GVSU College of Computing signs a 1+1 collaboration agreement with the Institut Teknologi Bandung

GVSU's College of Computing has signed its first 1+1 agreement with ITB, Indonesia, allowing ITB students to complete their graduate studies at GVSU, marking a milestone in international collaboration.

Partnerships

Published September 30, 2024 by Shelby Harrison.

Top 5 Things You Missed in the College of Computing at GVSU in September

Over the course of September, the College of Computing was busy with conferences, guest speakers and more! Before continuing this exciting semester, reflect on some of the events and activities that you might have missed within the College of Computing!

Events

Published September 30, 2024 by Article co-written by Maxwell Ritchie & Shelby Harrison

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Five visionary projects seen at Tech Week GR

Grand Valley made a splash at Tech Week GR, which even featured a digital 3D representation of President Philomena V. Mantella as she talked about the goal of Blue Dot.

Innovation

Published September 23, 2024 by Article written by Brian Vernellis on GV Next. Image credit is given to Thomas Garrett.

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Tech Week 2024: Showcasing Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Computing in Grand Rapids

As Tech Week: Grand Rapids is coming to a close, the College of Computing was a part of some amazing events that highlighted innovative and creative ways technology is being used.

Events Innovation Panel discussions

Published September 20, 2024 by Article co-written by Shelby Harrison and Maxwell Ritchie.

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GVSU Students Travel to Switzerland for Swiss Exchange Program

GVSU students travel to Switzerland through the Swiss Exchange Program

College Updates Cybersecurity Exchange Program Innovation

Published September 17, 2024 by Article written by Maxwell Ritchie, Digital Media Specialist Graduate Assistant, for the College of Computing

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Meet our New Faculty Members

The College of Computing welcomes six new outstanding faculty members!

Faculty

Published September 3, 2024

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Professor Alex Lalejini's passion for mentorship and research earns NSF Award to empower the next generation

Dr. Alex Lalejini of GVSU's College of Computing earned an NSF award for research on symbiotic evolution, focusing on mentoring students and advancing computing through interdisciplinary research.

Awards Grants

Published August 29, 2024 by Shelby Harrison.

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Marouane Kessentini's Journey to Dean

Marouane Kessentini, a devoted family man and soccer fan, brings his passion for education and community to GVSU, where he aims to bridge the gap between industry and academia.

Faculty

Published August 24, 2024

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Area educators learn about cybersecurity at camp

The College of Computing hosted its first cybersecurity camp for area middle and high school teachers but the training for educators went beyond one week in a classroom on the Health Campus.

Careers Cybersecurity

Published August 20, 2024

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How hiring international talent can transform small businesses

Representatives from more than 50 area businesses explored the advantages of hiring international talent at a late July event co-hosted by the College of Computing and Global Detroit, a regional economic development organization focused on keeping interna

Global partnerships

Published August 20, 2024 by Article written by Shelby Harrison and is cross-posted on the GV Forum.

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GVSU College of Computing hosts brainstorming session on software engineering, human-centered design, and AI

The College of Computing at GVSU hosted its first events on August 1st and August 8th, a brainstorming session on Software Engineering, AI, and Human-Centered Design uniting over 80 partners to bridge the gap between industry and academia.

College Updates Software Engineering

Published August 8, 2024 by Shelby Harrison.

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GVSU hosts Americas Competitiveness Exchange delegation

From left, panelists Paul Plotkowski, Jonathan Engelsma and Marouane Kessentini participate in a discussion to policy, economic, business and government leaders from numerous countries after touring the Shape Corp Innovation Design Center.

Published August 1, 2024 by Thomas Chavez and posted on GV Next.