/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news.html Ā鶹“«Ć½ RSS - Outreach Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:28:37 GMT 2024-09-19T21:28:37Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/08/20/volta__dal_launch_new_program_for_ai_startups.html The Halifax startup hub has been eyeing ā€œmeaningful collaborationā€ to maximize its economic impacts. Outreach Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/08/20/volta__dal_launch_new_program_for_ai_startups.html AVERY MULLEN 2024-08-20T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/07/26/dal_led_initiative_aims_to_help_crack_the_code_on_gender_barriers_in_tech.html Women are still underrepresented in Canadaā€™s tech sector. A new summit launched by Dalā€™s Faculty of Computer Science this spring provides a safe space for women students to upskill, network, and learn. Faculty of Computer Science Outreach Faculty Women in Tech Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/07/26/dal_led_initiative_aims_to_help_crack_the_code_on_gender_barriers_in_tech.html Emily MacKinnon 2024-07-26T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/23/new_bursary_supports_students_with_dyslexia_at_dal.html The Isaac MacDonald Memorial Bursary for Students with Dyslexia will provide a way for students to gain access to funding for psychoeducational assessments. Outreach Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/23/new_bursary_supports_students_with_dyslexia_at_dal.html Ariel Mackenzie 2024-05-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/16/a_growing_connection__dal_hosts_community_day_for_displaced_school.html Students at St. Joseph A. MacKay Elementary enjoyed exciting activities from Dalā€™s Faculties of Science and Computer Science as well as Imhotepā€™s Legacy Academy earlier this month as part of the annual Dal-SJAM Community Day. Outreach Thu, 16 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2024/05/16/a_growing_connection__dal_hosts_community_day_for_displaced_school.html Courtney Bragg 2024-05-16T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/10/13/listen__look_and_engage_with_these_dal_linked_projects_at_this_year_s_nocturne_arts_festival.html Dal-linked projects produced by faculty, students, and their collaborators promise to delight Nocturne-goers in Halifax, taking them on an immersive artistic journey across the city and Dal's campuses to the serenity of a gallery and even onto the radio airwaves. Outreach Fri, 13 Oct 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/10/13/listen__look_and_engage_with_these_dal_linked_projects_at_this_year_s_nocturne_arts_festival.html Amelia St. John 2023-10-13T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/04/13/new_governance_process_set_to_help_improve_dal_s_digital_decision_making.html Digital systems, programs and devices play a critical role in supporting different aspects of daily life at Ā鶹“«Ć½. We take a look at the university's digital strategy as part of our Third Century Progress series. Outreach Thu, 13 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/04/13/new_governance_process_set_to_help_improve_dal_s_digital_decision_making.html Ryan McNutt 2023-04-13T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/01/23/_here_we_code__campaign_bolsters_nova_scotia_s_growing_digital_economy.html The ā€˜Here We Codeā€™ campaign ā€“ a collaborative tech-positive movement ā€“ seeks to drive the evolution of digital innovation between different sectors such as industry, education and business.ā€Æ Here We Code Outreach Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/01/23/_here_we_code__campaign_bolsters_nova_scotia_s_growing_digital_economy.html SaltWite 2023-01-23T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/12/07/cognizant_commits__5_3_million_in_philanthropic_support_to_expand_stem_education_and_access_to_tech_careers.html Cognizant has announced $5.3 million in philanthropic support for 14 organizations throughout the U.S. and Canada. This funding will help broaden access to K-12 STEM education and advance equitable career pathways. Faculty Outreach Women in Tech Students Wed, 07 Dec 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/12/07/cognizant_commits__5_3_million_in_philanthropic_support_to_expand_stem_education_and_access_to_tech_careers.html Cognizant Foundation 2022-12-07T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/07/14/lessons_from_the_land__dal_s_supernova_teams_up_with_indigenous_educational_group_for_first_land_based_stem_camp.html A new land-based learning program designed by Dal-based SuperNOVA and the Ulnooweg Education Centre promises to bring Indigenous youth more opportunities in STEM. Here We Code Outreach Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/07/14/lessons_from_the_land__dal_s_supernova_teams_up_with_indigenous_educational_group_for_first_land_based_stem_camp.html Lauren Phillips 2022-07-14T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/27/meet_shad_imhotep_s_legacy_academy_scholarship_recipient__zainab_abdalmajid.html Halifax high-school student Zainab Abdalmajid has been named the first Shad-Imhotepā€™s Legacy Academy (ILA) scholarship recipient, granting her a full scholarship to attend the Shad program this July. Awards Outreach Women in Tech Students Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/27/meet_shad_imhotep_s_legacy_academy_scholarship_recipient__zainab_abdalmajid.html Shad Canada 2022-04-27T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/06/public_health__private_data__coexistence_not_only_possible__it_s_critical.html The April 12 Open Dialogue Live event ā€œData and its Impact on Healthā€ will examine how data from the COVID-19 pandemic can be used to influence public policy and potentially mitigate risks should another pandemic occur. Here We Code Outreach Alumni & Friends Research Bioinformatics & Algorithms Faculty Big Data & Machine Learning Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/06/public_health__private_data__coexistence_not_only_possible__it_s_critical.html Philip Moscovitch 2022-04-06T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/08/leadership_program_helps_female_identifying_computer_science_students_realize_potential.html Over the past two years, the Leacross Foundation has gifted more than $200,000 to the Faculty of Computer Scienceā€™s WeAreAllCS initiative to increase diversity in computer science through scholarships and programming to support the attraction and progression of female-identifying students. Graduate Outreach Undergraduate Women in Tech Students Tue, 08 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/08/leadership_program_helps_female_identifying_computer_science_students_realize_potential.html Becca Rawcliffe 2022-03-08T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/02/17/DALHOUSIE_STUDENTS_BENEFIT_FROM_NEW_INDUSTRY_-_FUNDED_DIVERSITY_SCHOLARSHIP.html Students Khaylis Sparks and Loreal Dancause are Dal's first recipients of the Dash Hudson Scholarship, a new award created by Halifax-based social media software company Dash Hudson and dedicated to students who identify as members of underrepresented groups. Awards Alumni & Friends Outreach Undergraduate Students Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/02/17/DALHOUSIE_STUDENTS_BENEFIT_FROM_NEW_INDUSTRY_-_FUNDED_DIVERSITY_SCHOLARSHIP.html Becca Rawcliffe 2022-02-17T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/11/01/shaping_nova_scotia_s_digital_future__here_we_code_sets_a_new_movement_in_motion.html Powered by millions in provincial investment, a new Dal-led movement redefines the university's global leadership in the digital space and invites everyone to join in as Nova Scotiaā€™s transformation into a top destination for tech talent gains steam. Research Faculty Here We Code Outreach Alumni & Friends Students Mon, 01 Nov 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/11/01/shaping_nova_scotia_s_digital_future__here_we_code_sets_a_new_movement_in_motion.html Matt Reeder and Becca Rawcliffe 2021-11-01T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/22/scholarship_allows_computer_science_student_to_focus_on_making_technology_inclusive.html Olivia Handspiker finds connection and community amongst her Ā鶹“«Ć½ peers. Awards Alumni & Friends Outreach Undergraduate Women in Tech Students Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/22/scholarship_allows_computer_science_student_to_focus_on_making_technology_inclusive.html Ā鶹“«Ć½ Alumni 2021-10-22T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/15/immersive_nocturne_arts_festival_exhibit_born_from_an_interchange_of_ideas.html A unique storytelling project created by faculty members at Ā鶹“«Ć½ finds a public audience this weekend as part of Halifax's annual Nocturne arts festival. Research Faculty Graduate Outreach HCI, Visualization, Graphics Students Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/15/immersive_nocturne_arts_festival_exhibit_born_from_an_interchange_of_ideas.html Becca Rawcliffe and Genevieve MacIntyre 2021-10-15T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/09/17/ncwit_awards_for_atlantic_high_school_students.html Recipients of the NCWIT AiC receive access to a community of more than 20,000 technical women and exclusive opportunities. Outreach Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/09/17/ncwit_awards_for_atlantic_high_school_students.html Faculty of Computer Science 2021-09-17T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/04/30/passion_and_purpose_in_student_life__meet_dal_s_2021_board_of_governors__award_winners.html Getting engaged in student life is about so much more than a student's own experience. It's also about building community, supporting others and striving for change ā€” qualities this year's Ā鶹“«Ć½ Board of Governors' Award winners illustrate so well. Awards International Outreach Undergraduate Women in Tech Students Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/04/30/passion_and_purpose_in_student_life__meet_dal_s_2021_board_of_governors__award_winners.html Matt Reeder, Stephen Abbott, Stefanie Wilson, Lindsay Dowling-Savelle, Hannah Whaley 2021-04-30T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/03/19/dalhousie_set_to_supercharge_tech_talent_in_ns_thanks_to_gov_t_investment.html The Faculty of Computer Scienceā€™s ability to help meet Nova Scotiaā€™s growing tech-sector talent demand is receiving a next-level upgrade thanks to $13.M in new funding from the Province. Here We Code Innovation Outreach Students Research Faculty Awards Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/03/19/dalhousie_set_to_supercharge_tech_talent_in_ns_thanks_to_gov_t_investment.html Ryan McNutt and Becca Rawcliffe 2021-03-19T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/02/01/new_partnership_opens_doors_to_post_secondary_computer_science_education.html A new partnership between Ā鶹“«Ć½ and the Nova Scotia Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) opens doors for high school students from across the province to explore computer science and post-secondary education options. Outreach Undergraduate Students Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/02/01/new_partnership_opens_doors_to_post_secondary_computer_science_education.html Becca Rawcliffe 2021-02-01T16:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/10/23/reimagine_ns_profile__learn_and_work.html Co-chaired by dean of the Faculty of Computer Science, Dr. Andrew Rau-Chaplin and Dr. Stan Matwin, the "Learn and Work" report, which examines how Nova Scotia can invest in communications technology to support a diverse, digital-ready workforce and make data accessible to decision makers. Research Faculty Innovation Outreach Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/10/23/reimagine_ns_profile__learn_and_work.html Staff 2020-10-23T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/09/25/awards_program_for_east_coast_high_school_students.html Recipients of the NCWIT AiC receive access to a community of more than 20,000 technical women and exclusive opportunities. Outreach Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/09/25/awards_program_for_east_coast_high_school_students.html Faculty of Computer Science 2020-09-25T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/05/21/grad_profile__creating_community_for_women_in_tech.html nspired by her introduction to computer science education, Genny Centeno Metri ā€” an international student from Mexico ā€” wanted to do something to narrow the gender gap in technology. As she graduates from the Master of Applied Computer Science program, she can certainly say sheā€™s succeeded. Graduate Alumni & Friends International Outreach Students Thu, 21 May 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/05/21/grad_profile__creating_community_for_women_in_tech.html Becca Rawcliffe 2020-05-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/04/21/virtual_hackathon_to_focus_on_challenges_of_covid_19.html Taking place early next month, the COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon will see teams of students and professionals come together remotely to find solutions to some of the challenges brought by COVID-19. Graduate Innovation Outreach Undergraduate Students Tue, 21 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/04/21/virtual_hackathon_to_focus_on_challenges_of_covid_19.html Becca Rawcliffe 2020-04-21T15:00:00Z /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/04/14/heeding_the_call__student_led_volunteer_initiatives_support_others_during_pandemic.html Even though classes and exams have moved online, Ā鶹“«Ć½ students and alumni across the country have found amazing ways to contribute to COVID-19 efforts. Innovation Alumni & Friends Outreach Students Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:00:00 GMT /faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/04/14/heeding_the_call__student_led_volunteer_initiatives_support_others_during_pandemic.html Erica Gagnon 2020-04-14T15:00:00Z