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Python Wave Program Launched

The School of Computing recently launched a weekly study group for CIS 160, 162, and 163 called The Python Wave Program to help first-year Computing students feel welcomed, supported, and connected from the beginning.

College Updates

Published January 30, 2023

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ACI Computing Seminar Series

Last Fall Dr. Rahat Rafiq launched the Computing Seminar Series through the Applied Computing Institute, and he has big dreams for its impact on our students, faculty, and community.

College Updates Innovation

Published January 10, 2023

Fall 2022 Master's Presentations

The School of Computing would like to announce our Fall Semester 2022 Master's Presentations.

College Updates Graduate

Published December 9, 2022

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Computing Graduate Student Wins Outstanding Thesis Award

The GVSU Midwest Association of Graduate Schools Thesis Review Committee has deemed Kevin Kredit's master's thesis to be the strongest representation of GVSU's graduate student work from the past two academic years.

College Updates Information Sciences and Technology

Published November 28, 2022

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Research at national labs by computing faculty members, students contributes to climate change accuracy, supercomputer modeling

School of Computing faculty and students collaborate on research at DOE national labs.

College Updates Research

Published November 17, 2022

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Computing Professor Paul Leidig Elected ABET Director for Computing

Congratulations, Dr Leidig!

College Updates

Published November 15, 2022

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Three Computing Faculty Retire

The School of Computing congratulates retirees on many years of service.

College Updates

Published May 15, 2022

School of Computing Celebrates Student Scholars Presenting Today

A list of computing students and the times they are presenting.

College Updates

Published April 13, 2022

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School of Computing Students Abigail Diller and Marc Tunnell Awarded Kindschi Fellowships

Awards College Updates

Published April 8, 2022

From Film Classes to DreamWorks; Advice from a GVSU Computing Alum on Following Your Dreams

Charles Billingsley graduated from Grand Valley State University in 2019 with two degrees. One in Computer Science and one in Film & Video Production.

Alumni

Published November 16, 2021 by Article was written by School of Computing staff

Information Technology Computing Program Granted ABET Accreditation

The School of Computing is proud to announce that both the computer science and information systems programs have been re-accredited by ABET

Published October 27, 2021

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From New Graduates to Entrepreneurs, Computer Science Alums Talk their Business Journey

Matt Shaver and John Spencer both graduated from Grand Valley in 2010 with their bachelor's degrees in Computer Science.

Alumni

Published October 4, 2021 by Article was written by School of Computing staff

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Outstanding Civic Engagement Project Awarded to Aaron Trudeau

Aaron Trudeau has always had a love for video games and game development.

Careers College Updates

Published May 12, 2021

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GVSU Student to Pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Penn State University

Collin Beaudoin is a man with many talents.

College Updates computer science

Published May 4, 2021

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School of Computing Outstanding Students for 2021

Each year the School of Computing selects a student from each of its undergraduate and graduate programs to recognize at the University Awards Convocation.

College Updates

Published April 27, 2021

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Information Systems Major Captures NCAA Division II Indoor Track and Field National Championship

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College Updates Information Sciences and Technology

Published March 23, 2021

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Distinguished Early-Career Scholar Awarded to Dr. Byron DeVries

Dr. Byron DeVries completed his graduate degree with the School of Computing and Information Systems here at GVSU in 2013 where shortly after he finished his doctoral degree at Michigan State University.

Awards College Updates

Published February 15, 2021

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Computer Science Student, Cellist, and Undergraduate Researcher

Elijah Smith is a man with many talents.

College Updates computer science Research Undergraduate

Published January 28, 2021

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COVID-19 Update 11/19/2020

For the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff, the School of CIS has transitioned to working remotely.

College Updates

Published November 19, 2020

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Dr. Erik Fredericks Recognized for Contribution to Google Cloud's Faculty Summit

Computer Science faculty member Dr. Erik Fredericks recently participated in the Google Cloud (Virtual) Faculty Summit as a panelist in the "Google Cloud Undergraduate Curriculum and Student Projects" track.

College Updates

Published November 17, 2020