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Robyn Lutz named IEEE Fellow

Robyn Lutz has been elevated as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) “for contributions to software requirements for safety-critical systems."

Congratulations to the fall 2021 graduates!

Congratulations to all fall 2021 graduates! Below are the graduating students.

Undergraduate student, Aubrey Sijo-Gonzalez, finding success in computing

Aubrey Sijo-Gonzalez is a force to be reckoned with. As an honors student majoring in computer science, Chair of the Student Advisory Council, and the recipient of several scholarships, Sijo-Gonzalez is as special as they come.

Amazon's Robotics A.I. Group donated robot hand to Robotics Lab

Amazon's Robotics A.I. Group recently made a generous donation to the Department's Robotics Lab for research usage. The donated robotic hand, called a Shadow Hand, equipped with a BioTac sensor in each fingertip, is valued at $180,000.

Simanta Mitra designated as co-director for the NCNA region of ICPC

Simanta Mitra, Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science, has been named as the co-direct for the North Central North America region of the International Collegiate Programming Contest. 

Kathy Hahn-Davidson honored with Distinguished Alumni Award

Kathy Hahn Davidson will receive the Distinguished Alumni Award from Iowa State’s Department of Computer Science at a ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 21, in Ames.

Robyn Lutz wins Lifetime Service Award at IEEE International Requirements Engineering Conference

In recognition of decades of distinguished service to the computer science community, Dr. Robyn Lutz receives the 2021 lifetime service award at the IEEE International Requirements Engineering Conference.

We are hiring multiple faculty!

Several national publications have ranked or recognized Iowa State University of Science and Technology for its academic programs, value, commitment to public good and entrepreneurial spirit. Among the accolades is the U.S.

Hongyang Gao receives NSF CRI award

Hongyang Gao, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, received a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant in the amount of $175,000. 

CS Department hosts summer workshop for Iowa high school students

The Department of Computer Science hosted a  two-week-long Summer Workshop from August 2nd to August 13th.

Ali Ghanbari has been named as a 2021 Computing Innovation Fellow (CIFellows) under the supervision of Hridesh Rajan, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science. Ghanbari will earn his Ph.D.

Ever wonder how social media accounts like Twitter and Facebook personalize your feeds with information synced with your interests, or how Google maps and other travel apps expertly guide you to your next destination?

CS undergraduate Rohlfing presents at National Conference on Undergraduate Research

Computer science undergraduate student Kathryn Rohlfing was among 60 Iowa State undergraduate students selected to present their research at National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR).  

Rajesh Parekh joins the Computer Science External Advisory Council

The Department of Computer Science is delighted to welcome Rajesh Parekh to the External Advisory Council.  

Gagan Chopra joins the Computer Science External Advisory Council

The Department of Computer Science is delighted to welcome Gagan Chopra to the External Advisory Council.  

Bao, Tian and students propose DSL for PCB Design at DAC 2021