Georgia State University Department of Computer Science

On behalf of the CS Honors and Awards Committee, we would like to congratulate Johnathan Nguyen on being awarded the prestigious Outstanding Senior Award. Congrats Johnathan!

Happy International Women’s Day, Panthers! Today, we’re recognizing Computer Scientist Thelma Estrin, an early advocate and pioneer for using computers in medical research. I was the first woman engineer I ever knew. Thelma was the first woman elected to the board of IEEE and helped build Israel’s first supercomputer. Additionally, she fought for the rights of women in leadership positions and their roles in engineering. She published multiple papers, as well as creating a series of workshops on bringing women into the sciences. Today, we honor Thelma for the work she did in the computer science industry and the progress she made for women in the field. Comment below women that inspire you!

Check out Computer Science major, Kalik Brooks, in this featured article on following his passion for basketball while also pursuing a degree in Computer Science. Way to go, Kalik!

When 50 donors contribute to the Computer Science Enrichment fund, retired computer science professor K.N. King and his wife Susan Cole will give $1,000. Help us reach our goal, and consider giving today! #TheStateDay #gsucompsci

Happy #TheStateDay The Computer Science program is rapidly expanding, and our renowned faculty attract the best graduate students from around the world. Your contribution will help our grad students succeed and provide an opportunity to share their impressive research with peers and experts in the field. Consider donating today using the link below! #GSUcompsci https://thestateday.gsu.edu/computerscience

Frances Allen was a pioneer in the computer science industry. She paved the way for faster, more efficient software programming, as well as making a space for women to be part of the industry. The first female fellow at IBM and a recipient of the A.M. Turning Award, often called the Nobel Prize of computer science, she was an inspiration to female computer scientists everywhere. Today, we honor Frances in her death, for all the great work she did in the industry. Read more about Frances Allen's life using the link below.

Dr. Yubao Wu, associate professor of Computer Science, is leading a team of researchers to study COVID-19 supplies being sold on the darknet. Dr. Wu is joined by Dr. Robert Harrison, a professor of computer science, and Dr. David Maimon, the director of the Evidence Based Cybersecurity Research Group. Read more using the link below!

The NSA and Department of Homeland Security have named GSU a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Research and Education!

Congratulations to doctoral student Madhuri Siddhula on securing the People’s Choice award in the PhD category of GSU’s Three Minute Thesis Competition! Congratulations to Vignesh Varadarajan on 3rd place and the People’s Choice award in the Master’s category! We are so proud!