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Fall 2021 Honors College Forums to Explore Topics Ranging From Ancient Artifacts to Blockchains
The 75-minute, one-credit-hour Honors College Forums allow honors students to take a course outside their major or college. Four will be offered for the fall semester.
U of A Cohort Named For Spring 2021 Science Venture Studio
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation has selected three students — Astha Malhotra, Jean Morales and Toma Tomonari — as fellows for the spring 2021 cohort of the Science Venture Studio.
Two International Students Benefit From Omni International Student Scholarship
Narmine Ben Aissa, an undergraduate student in computer science and mathematics, and Mehreen Jamal, a doctoral candidate in history, received OMNI endowed student scholarships.
Di Appointed to Lead Computer Science and Computer Engineering
Professor Jia Di, who has taught at the university since 2014, has been chosen to lead the Department of Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
Researchers Receive Major Research Instrumentation Funding from NSF
A group led by Zhong Chen, assistant professor of electrical engineering, was awarded $580,292 to support purchase of a high-temperature semiconductor annealing furnace.
New Multidisciplinary Data Science Scholarship Program Now Open
The scholarship program is designed to enhance and increase the graduation rate of underrepresented STEM undergraduate students who are interested in careers in data science.
Engineering Cooperative Education Course Registration Opens Today
The course is a great opportunity for engineering, computer science and data science students planning to participate in a full-time or part-time internship next semester.
Data Science Professor Receives $1.25 Million from Department of Defense
Justin Zhan develops algorithms to enhance computational speed and efficiency of applications requiring massive amounts of streaming data.
Engineering Drive Raises More Than $379,000 to Support Students
A two-day giving drive in the College of Engineering raised more than $379,000 to support students during COVID-19.
Engineering Giving Drive Continues Wednesday
The College of Engineering's 50 For Our Future giving drive continues Wednesday, Sept. 16, for alumni and friends to support students during COVID-19.