Tag: computer science
Apr. 24, 2020
Professors voice thoughts on teaching hands-on courses virtually
The transition to online learning for Drexel’s spring quarter was a fast decision. Students are trying to make the most of this unprecedented digital learning…
Aug. 10, 2018
Free and open-source software con returns to International House
FOSSCon, a free and open-source software conference, will be held Aug. 25 at the International House Philadelphia. Lectures and workshops will teach participants about free…
Oct. 27, 2017
Adobe awards Drexel with data science grant
Adobe Systems has awarded Drexel University and 14 other universities a total of $750,000 in data science research grants. Some of the other universities included…
Feb. 28, 2015
Doctoral candidate uses coding style to identify hackers
A recent study co-authored by Drexel University doctoral candidate Aylin Caliskan-Islam has shown that analyzing the style of computer coding in a program can allow…
May. 23, 2014
Overcoming discrimination in IT
In a land of infinite opportunity, within a city of strong-minded individuals, in an institution that promotes diversity and forward thinking, resides a young lady…
Jan. 17, 2014
APP Lab provides advantageous resource for students
A Jan. 7 DrexelNow press release announced a donation from Bentley Systems, a Philadelphia-based company, to the University to establish a mobile application lab within…
Jan. 18, 2013
Seminar focuses on rescue robots
Richard Voyles, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Denver, visited Drexel University Jan. 11 as a part of Drexel’s Robotics Seminar…
Jul. 6, 2012
Computer science team wins award for visual aid apps
A team of graduated seniors won the Drexel University Department of Computer Science’s Annual Outstanding Senior Project Competition May 22, beating out 135 competitors. Computer…
Apr. 6, 2012
CoE struck with abrupt death of colleague
The College of Engineering’s computer science department lost an important member of its community when Werner Krandick died March 26 after unexpectedly collapsing during a…
Apr. 29, 2011
Students take on Imagine Cup final
Drexel students Zachary Howitt and Daniel Sullivan competed in the United States finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup student technology competition April 8-11 in Redmond,…