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2026 UTEP Student Leadership Awards

The Computer Science Department is incredibly proud of our student organizations and student leaders, who reached a new milestone at the 2026 UTEP Student Leadership Awards Ceremony.

UTEP Names New Hawkins CS Student, Vianey Martinez

The University of Texas at El Paso has named juniors Ryan Boatright and Vianey Martinez as the latest recipients of the Hawkins Scholarship, one of the University’s most prestigious undergraduate awards. The two students were selected in December following a competitive, multi-stage process.

UTEP Recognized for Its Research on Natural AI Voices

A speech study by a research team from The University of Texas at El Paso identifies an underappreciated aspect of speech in English and Spanish speakers that could lead to improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) spoken dialogue systems.

2025 High Impact & Innovative Teaching (HIIT) Student Choice Award Recipient

The Department of Computer Science proudly congratulates Dr. Sajedul Talukder, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, on receiving the 2025 High Impact & Innovative Teaching (HIIT) Student Choice Award.

UTEP’s Computer Science, Nursing Programs Among the Best in the Nation

U.S. News and World Report identified The University of Texas at El Paso undergraduate computer science and nursing programs among the best in the nation in its December Best College guide.

Class Of Fall 2025

On behalf of the entire Computer Science Department, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on earning your degree! On Saturday, December 6, the Computer Science Graduation Celebration was held at Hotel Paso Del Norte.

AI Hackathon Fall 2025

From October 24–26, the UTEP Computer Science Department, in partnership with the STTE Foundation, El Paso Labs, and Capital One, hosted their second AI Hackathon: The Biggest AI Hackathon in the Borderland.

CS Cybersecurity Training Inspires the Next Generation

Thanks to the support of UTEP's Computer Science Department, middle and high school students from across the region gained hands-on experience in real-world cybersecurity through the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.

UTEP Awarded $500K to Advance Cybersecurity

The University of Texas at El Paso has received a grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to support pioneering work to harness artificial intelligence and strengthen cybersecurity for nuclear power plants.

36th Great Minds in STEM Conference

In October 2025, 99 students from UTEP's Computer Science department had an exciting experience at the 37th Great Minds in STEM Conference in San Diego, California.

CS Summer Camps 2025

From June to July, the Computer Science Department hosted free summer camps for rising 6th-12th graders, focusing on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Nearly 200 students from different regions in El Paso attended four sessions.

UTEP Students Place Eighth at National Cybersecurity Tournament

A team of UTEP undergraduates earned a top eight finish at the first annual Hack the Madness cybersecurity tournament, competing against 64 universities nationwide. The UTEP team was the highest placing team in Texas.

UTEP CS Students Participate in Google Tech Exchange 2025

UTEP Computer Science students took part in the 2025 Google Tech Exchange, a semester-long program that provides underrepresented students in tech the opportunity to take computer science courses directly from Google engineers.

UTEP CS Students Participate in MSEIP AFRL Summer 2025 Intern Program

Five students from UTEP's Department of Computer Science successfully completed summer internships through the Air Force Research Laboratory, supported by the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program.

ARITH 2025 - 1st Computer Arithmetic Summer School

UTEP hosted the 32nd IEEE International Symposium on Computer Arithmetic (ARITH 2025) from May 4-7, 2025. Preceding this international conference, UTEP also held its 1st Computer Arithmetic Summer School.

UTEP Launches AI Institute

The University of Texas at El Paso has established the AI Institute for Community-Engaged Research (AI-ICER), an interdisciplinary think tank focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to address critical regional and national challenges.

UTEP CS Professor Honored with Statewide Teaching Award

Dr. Martine C. Ceberio, a Computer Science professor at UTEP, was named a 2025 Piper Professor. This prestigious award is among the highest accolades for educators across Texas.

Internal ICPC Competition

On April 11th, 2025, UTEP's Coding Interview Club (CIC), with support from the CSTech Team and CS Department, hosted a successful Internal ICPC Competition to boost awareness and interest in competitive programming.

Class Of Spring 2025

On behalf of the entire Computer Science Department, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on earning your degree! On Friday, May 16, the Computer Science Graduation Celebration was held at Hotel Paso Del Norte.

AI Hackathon 2025

From April 25th to April 27th, UTEP, in partnership with the STTE Foundation and El Paso Labs, hosted a highly successful AI Hackathon. This landmark event brought together 184 participants to tackle real-world challenges using AI.

UTEP Edge Team Champion 2024-2025

UTEP's Computer Science Department earned the Edge Team Champion Award, largely thanks to student nominations recognizing their exceptional engagement through career resources, mentorship, and active support of student organizations.

UTEP Student Leadership Awards

At the 2025 UTEP Student Leadership Awards, Computer Science students and organizations received a record six awards including Luxe Awards for graduate leadership and Striking Gold Awards.

CS Student Selected as a 2025 Top Ten Senior

As we mark 75 years of the Top Ten Seniors program, we're proud to celebrate this year's amazing awardees who embody what it means to be a Miner and the lasting impact they will continue to have on our community.

Congratulations to Dr. Salamah Salamah!

A leader in computing and cybersecurity, Dr. Salamah will spearhead efforts to advance UTEP's research, strengthen its AI capabilities, and address today's most pressing challenges through interdisciplinary innovation.

UTEP Launches Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence

The University of Texas at El Paso is at the forefront of technological education with the launch of its new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence (AI) program, set to begin in Spring 2025.

Congratulations to the Class of Fall 2024

On behalf of the entire Computer Science Department, we extend our heartfelt congratulations on earning your degree! On Friday, December 6, the Computer Science Graduation Celebration was held at Hotel Paso Del Norte.

36th Great Minds in STEM Conference

In November 2024, about 128 students from UTEP's Computer Science department had an exciting experience at the 36th Great Minds in STEM Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.

CS Department Present at ICPC

For the first time, UTEP participated in the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), which is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious programming competition in the world.

UTEP's SFS Cohort 2024

On September 20, 2024, the new UTEP CS SFS Cohort was announced. The CyberCorps® Scholarship For Service (SFS) program is designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals.

S-STEM Welcome & Recognition Ceremony

On November 22, 2024, the UTEP Computer Science department hosted the S-STEM Recognition Ceremony for scholars from the 2022-2024 cohorts.

UTEP Professor Joins Expert Panel at the 2024 American Nuclear Society Conference

Dr. Sajedul Talukder, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at UTEP, participated as an expert panelist at the 2024 American Nuclear Society (ANS) Annual Meeting.

UTEP CS Students Participate in the MSEIP AFRL & NASA Summer 2024 Intern Program

Computer Science students from UTEP had the opportunity to participate in the prestigious MSEIP Summer 2024 Internship Program with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and NASA.

Computer Science Summer Camps 2024

The Computer Science department hosted multiple summer camps in June and July in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence for middle school and high school students.

Bloomberg HSI Tech Summit 2024

Computer Science students attended the first Bloomberg HSI Summit in April 2024 in New York City. Students learned from software engineers about their inspiring stories, work, and impact.

Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2024!

On Friday, May 10, the Computer Science Graduation Celebration took place at El Paso Country Club. Faculty and staff celebrated graduating students with their family and friends.

UTEP CREEDS Empowers Educators in Cybersecurity and Data Science

The Computer Science Department at UTEP is excited to share the continued achievements of its CREEDS (Cybersecurity Research Experience for Educators through Data Science) summer program.

UTEP Student Leadership Awards

The 2024 UTEP Student Leadership Awards Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center.

Congratulations to the Class of Fall 2023!

On Sunday, December 17, the UTEP Fall Commencement ceremony took place at Don Haskins Center to celebrate all candidates from the Class of Fall 2023.

35th Great Minds in STEM Conference

In October 2023, students from UTEP's Computer Science department had an exciting experience at the 35th Great Minds in STEM Conference in Pasadena, California.

NSF-CREEDS Empowers Educators to Ignite STEM Enthusiasm

The NSF-funded CREEDS program aims to foster authentic research environments for middle/high school educators in El Paso.

UTEP CS Students Participate in GHC23

UTEP CS students participated in the Grace Hopper Celebration, the largest gathering of women technologists, in Orlando, Florida.

Dr. Martine Ceberio Named Associate Dean

The College of Engineering announced the appointment of Dr. Martine Ceberio as Associate Dean for People, Culture, and Environment.

PNNL UTEP Partnership Expands STEM Opportunities

Through this partnership, UTEP and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are advancing the collective scientific impact of both institutions.

CS Students at the 2023 UTEP Student Leadership Awards

The UTEP Student Leadership Awards celebrate and recognize the contributions that student leaders make to the UTEP campus and El Paso community.

Congratulations to the Class of Spring 2023!

On Sunday, May 14, the UTEP Spring Commencement ceremony took place at Don Haskins Center to celebrate all candidates from the Class of Spring 2023.

UTEP CS Students Participate in MSEIP AFRL Summer 2023

UTEP CS students participated in the MSEIP Summer 2023 Intern Program with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

UTEP-led Alliance Receives $4.8M from Google

The Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI), which UTEP leads, received a $4.8 million grant from Google.

UTEP Receives $1.25M Grant from DOE

UTEP received a $1.25 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to create a pipeline of scientists and engineers from underrepresented groups.

Prestigious NSF Grant Awarded to UTEP Early-Career Faculty

Dr. Deepak K. Tosh, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, received a grant of $492,000 from the NSF CAREER Program.

Texas Girls Collaborative Project Announces 2022 "Stand Up for STEM" Awardees

Jennifer Sims, Computer Science graduate student, was recognized at the Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit.

Dr. Kreinovich Recognized as One of the Leading Researchers in the World

Twenty current and former faculty members from UTEP are recognized among the world's most cited researchers.

Congratulations Daniela Guel Valenzuela!

CS Senior Daniela Guel Valenzuela was recognized for her outstanding leadership as President of Girls Who Code College Loop Chapter.

UTEP Receives NSF Grant to Research Speech-Language Pathology AI

UTEP has been awarded part of a highly competitive grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct research in support of artificial intelligence that will aid speech-language development in young children.

UTEP Receives $5M NSF Grant to Support High-Potential Computer Science Students

UTEP received a $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to provide financial support and professional development experiences to talented students in computer science.

UTEP CS Students Participate in Google Tech Exchange Finale

UTEP computer science students joined their peers from various institutions to mark the close of the seventh annual Google Tech Exchange cohort.

UTEP Empowers Young Minds at AFA CyberCamp

The Computer Science Department at UTEP recently hosted an impressive group of young minds at the AFA CyberCamp, welcoming more than 100 middle and high school students from various schools across El Paso.

Grace Hopper Celebration 2022

On September 21, 2022, UTEP CS students participated in the Grace Hopper Celebration virtually and in-person in Orlando, Florida.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

On Friday, December 9, the Computer Science Graduation Celebration took place at the Ardovino's Desert Crossing.

Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

On Friday, May 13, The Computer Science Graduation Celebration took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel El Paso Downtown.

Bianca Alvarez Receives the Claudia Casas Spirit Award

Bianca Alvarez, Computer Science Student Engagement Coordinator, received the Claudia Casas Spirit award representing UTEP during the CAHSI Luncheon at the 34th Great Minds in STEM Conference.

UTEP Faculty Win Prestigious Texas Teaching Accolade

Diego Aguirre, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, is among 14 faculty members who received the 2022 Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA).

2022-2023 UTEP Provost's Faculty Fellows

The Office of the Provost has selected four outstanding faculty members including Martine Ceberio, Ph.D., professor of computer science, for the 2022-23 Provost's Faculty Fellows program.

Three Engineering Students Named Scholars at Great Minds in STEM Conference

UTEP College of Engineering recognizes students who collected significant accolades during the fall semester and who continue to work to impact broader student success.

UTEP CS Students Participate in Google Tech Exchange Finale

CS students visited Google's Sunnyvale campus in California for the Google Tech Exchange Finale.

UTEP Expands Research Capabilities with PNNL Partnership

UTEP and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have signed a memorandum of understanding that will create new opportunities for students and faculty to participate in high-impact research.

UTEP Names Kenith Meissner Dean of the College of Engineering

UTEP has named Kenith Meissner, Ph.D., as the new dean of the College of Engineering. He began his role on Aug. 3, 2022.

UTEP to Advance Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline with $4M Grant

This project aims to increase the graduate degree completion of Engineering students by encouraging and supporting low-income, high-achieving undergraduates to pursue a Fast-Track Master's degree in Engineering.

UTEP Receives $1M to Develop System to Increase Number of Students Who Pursue Graduate Engineering Studies

A team of researchers at UTEP will enhance the success of undergraduate Hispanic students in STEM disciplines through a grant from the National Science Foundation.

UTEP Receives $5 Million to Promote Computer Science through Training K-12 Teachers

UTEP announced a $5 million grant from the Hopper-Dean Foundation to endow its computer science teacher education initiatives.

UTEP Receives $3M NSF Grant to Enhance STEM Education for Hispanic Undergrads

A team of researchers at UTEP will enhance the success of undergraduate Hispanic students in STEM disciplines through a $3 million grant from the NSF.

Former U.S Space Force Chief Technology Officer Impressed by UTEP's Cybersecurity Program

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Kimberly Crider, former United States Space Force Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, came to campus to share her expertise in cybersecurity.

CS Graduates Recipients of the UTEP Student Leadership Awards

Jennifer Sims, CS Senior and President of the student organization Women in Cybersecurity, was recognized with the Agent of Change Award.

UTEP Alumnus and Researcher, Dr. Jaime Acosta, Awarded Prestigious Army Service Award

Jaime C. Acosta, Ph.D., an alumnus and researcher at UTEP, earned the Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal.

UTEP's Ann Gates Receives Top Leadership Award from AAHHE

Ann Gates, Ph.D., vice provost at UTEP, has been awarded the 2021 Alfredo de Los Santos Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award by the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education.

Dr. Kreinovich Among UTEP Faculty Making the List of Top Researchers in the World

UTEP announced it was awarded an R1 designation from the Carnegie Classification, signaling UTEP's arrival as one of the premier research institutions in the country.

CS Faculty Lead a $1.5M NSF-Funded Project to Improve Quality of Life for Senior Citizens

An interdisciplinary team from UTEP was awarded nearly $1.5 million from the NSF to develop and sustain the social connectedness of seniors through technology.

Ann Gates Ph.D Named One of the 2020 Women of Impact

The 2020 Women of Impact – six women who have made the community a better place – were honored at El Paso Inc.'s 10th Women of Impact Ceremony.

PBS Documentary, Roadtrip Nation ft. Ann Gates

Follow along as three young adults eager to explore the opportunities available to them in the computer science industry travel across the country.

UTEP CAHSI Scholars Help Students and Community Amidst COVID-19

Students from the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI) Scholars program at UTEP have been actively contributing to UTEP and the El Paso community.

UTEP Launches Virtual Research Experience for Undergraduates

This summer marked the first time a group of faculty and students at UTEP were able to engage in meaningful research opportunities while staying safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

UTEP's College of Engineering Boasts Record Number of Spring 2020 Graduates

The engineering industry has a multitude of talented new recruits after UTEP's College of Engineering celebrated a record number of spring graduates.

Engineering Students Adjust to Research and Internship Experiences Amid COVID-19

UTEP's College of Engineering students are keeping busy this summer, as they forge ahead with in-person and virtual summer internships despite the coronavirus outbreak.

Google Sponsors Professor Nigel Ward's Research in Detecting Activity Types in Spoken Dialog

Google is supporting UTEP to research Vocal Indications of Feelings and Stance in Spoken Dialog.

Ann Gates Appointed Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs

Ann Quiroz Gates, Ph.D., a nationally recognized computer science scholar with an extensive background in higher education administration, has been named vice provost for faculty affairs at UTEP.

College of Engineering Creates Model-Based Systems Engineering Boot Camp

UTEP’s Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering (IMSE) department is launching a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) boot camp to equip emerging engineers with advanced technical skills for the modern manufacturing and automotive sectors.

UTEP Computer Science Students Participate in Google Tech Exchange

Computer science students from UTEP are part of a contingent from Hispanic-Serving Institutions working remotely during the final month of Google's Tech Exchange program.

Researchers Cross Boundaries to Address Real-World Problems

UTEP is fostering a culture of interdisciplinary research (IDR) to solve complex global challenges like climate change and public health that transcend a single field. Supported by the NSF and NIH, the university provides a robust infrastructure to transition from traditional academic silos to "team science."

UTEP Professor to be Inducted into UT System Academy of Distinguished Teachers

Martine C. Ceberio, Ph.D., professor of computer science at UTEP, was inducted as a fellow into The University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers.

UTEP Announces Scholarships for High School Math Teachers with Support from Microsoft

UTEP is launching the Microsoft Teacher Computer Science Academy to increase the number of high school students who take computing courses.

UTEP Awarded $171K to Develop Cyber Security Network for U.S. Department of Energy

Researchers from UTEP's Computer Science Department will have a hand in bolstering the safety of cybersecurity operations conducted by fossil fuel power generation plants.

Faculty Profile: Nigel Ward

Nigel Ward, Ph.D., revels in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of computer science students at UTEP.

UTEP Awarded $120K from Lockheed Martin to Develop AI Based Non-Destructive Testing

Students from three departments within UTEP College of Engineering will be poised for future employment opportunities thanks to a $120,000 pledge from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics.

UTEP Receives Department of Education Grant to Create Professional Leadership Courses

UTEP's Department of Computer Science was awarded a $742,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education to develop courses designed to challenge students while positioning them to thrive in the workforce.

UTEP Computer Science Receives $7K Grant to Conduct Advanced Software Analysis

UTEP's Computer Science Department has received a $7,000 grant from Nuba Solutions for students to conduct statistic code analysis on open source repositories.

Student Profile: Aaron Rodriguez

Aaron Rodriguez is a senior computer science major who wants to enhance the tech industry's footprint in El Paso.

UTEP Honored for Supporting Minorities in Computer Science

UTEP has been named the third recipient of the University Award given by the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology.

UTEP Professor Wins 2019 Great Minds in STEM Hispanic Engineer Award

Natalia Villanueva Rosales, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science at UTEP, has been named a recipient of the 2019 Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) HENAAC Education Award.

UT System Regents Honor 2 UTEP Faculty as Outstanding Teachers

Martine Ceberio, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science, will receive the Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA) for extraordinary performance and innovative instruction.

ExciTES Summer Institute

The annual Excellence in Technology, Engineering, and Science (ExciTES) Summer Institute offers inquiry-based and team-oriented projects to students in grades third through 11th.

UTEP Celebrated the Second Annual E-Week College of Engineering Awards Banquet

During E-Week celebration, the E-Week College of Engineering Awards Banquet was held on Feb. 21, where professors, staff, and students were recognized for their accomplishments.

Annual Interdisciplinary Research and Education Symposium Signals Growth

Change is apparent throughout UTEP campus with new buildings, updated roads, and particularly profound changes in classrooms, labs and offices - interdisciplinary collaboration.

Computer Science Associate Professor Awarded Google ExploreCSR Grant for $35K

Martine Ceberio, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science at UTEP, is among 15 recipients nationwide to receive a $35,000 grant from Google's exploreCSR program.

UTEP to Help Increase Hispanics in Computing With $10M Grant

UTEP, with a consortium of more than 40 other institutions, is at the forefront of a national effort to increase the number of Hispanic students who participate in computing.

World Reacts to UTEP Professor's Optical Illusions

David Novick is a computer scientist whose work in human-computer interaction at UTEP has drawn attention, but a recent tangent into optical illusions has made him an internet sensation.

UTEP College of Engineering Receives Special Recognition

At the Grant Recipients Reception, the College of Engineering was recognized for being awarded 42 percent of all awards at UTEP for this past year.

Engineering and CS Students Develop Unmanned Systems Technology

Engineering and computer science students have had a hand in UTEP's ascent to the forefront of unmanned systems technology.

UTEP Professors, Students Introduce Method to Migrate Brain Mapping Data

A quartet of two UTEP professors and two students has taken a valuable step in creating a data migration method to utilize mapped data between different brain atlases.

Scholarship For Service Graduates Ready to Serve

A pair of software engineering students at UTEP knows exactly what lies ahead for them after Commencement thanks to the Scholarship for Service program.

UTEP Awarded $100K to Develop Crawler Robots to Aid with Aircraft Inspections

Lockheed Martin has funded a project in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at UTEP for a method to remotely inspect difficult-to-reach areas.

New Collaboration is Cornerstone for Cybersecurity

Through in-kind contributions of equipment, construction costs, furniture, mentorship and manpower, ARL and UTEP established the cybersecurity center and laboratory at UTEP.

UTEP, EPCC Partner with California Institutions to Strengthen Cyber Security Pipeline

UTEP and California State University Stanislaus have formed a consortium under a $3.2 million grant from the NSF to increase enrollment and diversity in cyber security.

Engineering Professor Recognized for Dedication to Fuzzy Systems

Vladik Kreinovich, Ph.D., professor of Computer Science, has been recognized for his contributions and research in Fuzzy Systems by The International Fuzzy System Association.

UTEP Photo Earns Top Design at Cyber Conference

Angelica Marquez, a freshman computer science major, won best photo design at the recent Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Conference in Tucson, Arizona.

Smart Cities Grant Fosters International Collaborations

An interdisciplinary team from UTEP led by Natalia Villanueva Rosales, Ph.D., has been awarded a grant from the NSF to fund an Interdisciplinary Research Experience for Students (IRES) Program.

NSF Awards UTEP $1.9 Million to Prepare New Generation in Computer Science

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $1.9 million to UTEP to transform its computer science curriculum over the next five years. This initiative directly addresses a 2012 presidential report (PCAST) that identified uninspiring coursework and unwelcoming academic environments as primary causes for students leaving STEM fields.

Maldonado Named Dean of UTEP's College of Engineering

Theresa Maldonado, Ph.D., has been named Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering at UTEP.

College of Engineering to Host Homecoming Breakfast

Engineering alumni from UTEP will celebrate their 2016 with their Alumni and Gold Nugget Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29 in the Tomas Rivera Conference Center.

UTEP Students Collaborate on U.S.-Mexico Smart Cities Study Abroad Program

Students from UTEP and The University of Guadalajara came together for the U.S.–Mexico Study Abroad Program on Smart Cities, which began Spring 2016.

ExciTES Offers Experience to Students

The College of Engineering will be offering the annual ExciTES Summer program for students in 3rd to 11th grade introducing them to various engineering fields.

UTEP CS Department Develops Award-Winning Interactive Agent System

Professor David Novick, Ph.D., and his students have developed a system for virtual agents and an immersive interactive application titled "Survival on Jungle Island."

UTEP CAHSI Selected by White House as Bright Spot in Hispanic Education

The Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI) at UTEP has been selected as a Bright Spot in Hispanic Education by the White House Initiative.

Computer Scientist Receives Fulbright Research Fellowship

Nigel Ward, Ph.D., a computer science professor at UTEP, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to conduct research at Kyoto University in Japan for two semesters.

UTEP Moves Forward With Proposed Research Building

Research collaboration between biology and computer science students will be enhanced by UTEP's proposed research building.

UTEP Computer Science Chair Wins National Education Award

Professor and Chair of Computer Science Ann Gates, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2015 Great Minds in STEM Education award.

UTEP Computer Science Alumnus Earns Top Navy Honors

UTEP Computer Science Alumnus George Moreno Pineda received the 2014 Research, Development and Acquisition Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award.

UTEP Does Heavy Lifting in Conferring STEM Credentials to Latinos

UTEP is among the top two percent of all U.S. institutions teaching one-third of the Latinos who earn degrees in STEM fields.

Students, Alumni Earn Prestigious NSF Grad Fellowships

The National Science Foundation offered six UTEP students and alumni the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship – a record number of recipients for the University.

Happy or Sad? Recognizing Emotion Through Facial Skin Color

Computer scientist Olac Fuentes, Ph.D., is keenly interested in subtle facial changes and how they offer clues about what a person is feeling.

UTEP, Collaborators Develop Cyber Security Curriculum

UTEP continues to ramp up its Secure Cyber Systems course track in response to high-profile cyber attacks and increasing cybersecurity threats.

B.S./M.B.A. Program Readies Students for Leadership Positions

The B.S./M.B.A. program currently offers combinations with three Bachelor of Science degrees: computer science; electrical engineering; and industrial, manufacturing and systems engineering.

Computer Technology Played Important Role in UTEP's Evolution

The first true computer arrived at UTEP in 1958 when the research arm took delivery of a 950-pound Bendix G-15 to be used for defense-related research.

UTEP's Loya Center Presents Weekend Startup Challenge

The Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce announces its annual Weekend Startup competition, giving students hands-on experience with company creation.

Undergraduate Research in the Spotlight at Summer COURI Symposium

The Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) promotes hands-on guidance from professors and engages students in investigation and innovation.

Canoes, Bridges and Flappy Birds Build ExciTEment

The cardboard canoe competition is a highlight of UTEP's 2014 ExciTES Summer Institute, introducing students to different engineering fields through team-oriented projects.

Mentorships Helped UTEP Student Reach Full Potential

Roya Edalatpour's experience with her mentors at UTEP is proof of how the dedicated professors and staff have a major impact on students' lives.

New Joint Degree Program Benefits Students, Industry

A new degree program at UTEP will save students time and money, and make them more marketable to future employers.

New Graduate Degree Takes Hard Look at Software Engineering

Rebekah Gruver's interest in understanding how things work led her to pursue the new Master of Science in Software Engineering at UTEP.

UTEP to Offer Software Engineering Graduate Degree

The growing need to supply industry with competent software engineers is behind UTEP's decision to offer a new Master of Science degree in Software Engineering in fall 2014.

Students Place 2nd in IBM Challenge

UTEP students developed an algorithm to help better sort data and inquiries for the Watson Technical Edition of TGMC, placing second in the competition.

Computer Scientists Improve Popular Smartphone Operating System

UTEP computer scientists are working to improve the Android operating system's performance and eliminate lag issues in games and applications.

Computer Scientist Studies the Human Gaze to Improve Video Chat Quality

UTEP computer science professor Dr. Nigel Ward has patented a method to optimize mobile video chat by leveraging human conversational behavior. By identifying "gaze aversions"—the moments when a person looks away from their screen—the system can temporarily pause data transmission to save significant bandwidth.

Reducing Video Chat Bandwidth by Modeling User Gaze Behaviors

UTEP computer science professors Dr. Nigel Ward and Dr. David Novick are developing a way to make mobile video chatting more efficient by reducing the bandwidth it consumes. Their approach leverages human behavior—specifically gaze aversion—to pause data transmission when it isn't needed.

GM Challenge to Give UTEP Students Real-World Conundrum

UTEP’s Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce, in partnership with the Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), hosted the inaugural Information Technologies Innovation Challenge to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the professional workforce.

The University of Texas at El Paso Launches Effort to Recruit More Women into Computer Science and Engineering Majors

UTEP has partnered with the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) to implement a data-driven strategic plan aimed at increasing the recruitment and retention of women in Computer Science and Electrical & Computer Engineering.

STEM students represented UTEP at the 2013 HENAAC Conference

Nine UTEP College of Engineering students were selected from a pool of 600 applicants to attend the 2013 HENAAC: Great Minds in STEM Conference in New Orleans. The conference focused on maintaining U.S. technological strength by promoting STEM careers within underserved and Hispanic communities.

Summer Interns Make Their Mark

UTEP students spent the summer of 2013 gaining high-level professional experience across various industries, from global tax analysis at Xerox to stem cell research at Harvard. These internships emphasized "soft skills," technical mastery, and cultural immersion, often leading to full-time job offers and specialized career paths.

Danny Olivas, UTEP to Improve Human Spaceflight Safety

UTEP has established the Center for the Advancement of Space Safety and Mission Assurance Research (CASSMAR), led by former NASA astronaut and UTEP alumnus Dr. John "Danny" Olivas. The center's mission is to use historical data and interdisciplinary research to ensure the safety of future commercial human spaceflight.

Danny Olivas, UTEP Unite to Advance Space Research

Former NASA astronaut and UTEP alumnus Dr. John "Danny" Olivas has returned to the university to lead the Center for the Advancement of Space Safety and Mission Assurance Research (CASSMAR). This multidisciplinary center is dedicated to making commercial human spaceflight safer through rigorous risk-reduction research.

UTEP PhD Student Awarded Google HSF Scholarship

UTEP Ph.D. student Salvador Melendez was awarded a prestigious $10,000 Google Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholarship for his doctoral studies in electrical and computer engineering.

UTEP Engineering Wins National Award for Third Consecutive Year

UTEP’s Civil Engineering department earned the 2013 NCEES Engineering Award for its interdisciplinary project, "The Multidisciplinary Design of a Sustainable, Environmentally Friendly and Affordable House." This marks the third consecutive year the university has received this honor, making UTEP and Seattle University the only institutions to achieve such a streak.

Students Among First to Benefit from New Graduate Fellowship Incentive Program

UTEP student Alla Dove has been awarded a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship, allowing her to complete her Master's degree in Computer Science with full financial support.

Alumni Create App to Help Parents

Three UTEP computer science alumni—Humberto Mendoza, Jose Luis Lopez, and Luis Garcia—have developed Recalls Pro, a specialized smartphone application designed to streamline product safety tracking.

Faculty Invited to Try Classroom Voice Control App This Summer

Academic Technologies at UTEP is launching a pilot program for a new voice-controlled classroom application designed to untether faculty from the lectern and increase student engagement.

Cutting-Edge Research Gets a Boost From IDR Grants

UTEP’s Interdisciplinary Research (IDR) Enhancement Program awards grants to multi-departmental teams to tackle complex challenges in health, security, and education. By breaking down academic silos, the program helps faculty secure external funding and advances UTEP toward Tier One research status.

Professor awarded NSF Grant to study strategic decision making

Dr. Christopher Kiekintveld received a $488,288 NSF CAREER grant to use computational game theory to enhance decision-making in high-stakes environments, such as defense strategies for the U.S. Border Patrol and Federal Air Marshals. His research involves faculty and students designing mathematical models and algorithms to efficiently allocate security resources by predicting and countering opponent strategies.

Air Force funds research grant for Computational Chemistry and Physics Applications

UTEP Associate Professor Shirley Moore, along with co-PIs Pat Teller and Ramon Ravelo, secured nearly $600,000 from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for the CoDAASH project. This interdisciplinary initiative focuses on hardware-software co-design to optimize algorithms for materials science applications while providing graduate students with hands-on research and thesis opportunities.

Engineering students host Internship Seminar Series

The Internships: Connections to Your Future Seminar, hosted by several UTEP engineering and career organizations, showcased student internship experiences from top-tier companies like NASA and Lockheed Martin to highlight the professional and educational value of pre-professional work beyond the classroom.

Google Seeks Computer Science Students at UTEP

Google launched its DIVE (Developing Innovative Engineers) beta program at UTEP, connecting students with Google engineers for a two-day retreat focused on building leadership skills, improving professional readiness through resume and interview coaching, and fostering a diverse pipeline of future tech talent.

New Google/UTEP Program to Inspire Future Engineers

UTEP and Google partnered through the CAHSI consortium to host Google DIVE (Developing Innovative Engineers), a two-day immersion program designed to strengthen freshman retention and provide leadership, resume, and career development opportunities for computer science and engineering students.

Interdisciplinary Research Conducted to Understand Why Latinas Pursue Engineering and Computer Science Degrees

UTEP's Center for Research in Engineering and Technology Education (CREaTE) received a $525,000 NSF grant for an interdisciplinary study to identify the social and cultural factors that enable Latinas to persist and succeed in computer science and engineering.

$5 Million Awarded to UTEP Cyber-ShARE Center of Excellence

The NSF awarded a $5 million grant to UTEP's Cyber-ShARE Center of Excellence to enter its second phase, focusing on advancing interdisciplinary research through cyberinfrastructure while training a new generation of scientists and engineers to collaborate on a global scale.

Fun + Math + Programming = Learning

Led by Dr. Eric Freudenthal, the iMPaCT-Math project integrates computer programming into Algebra I classrooms to help students master high school math through creative projects like computer graphics, resulting in higher passing rates and increased interest in STEM careers, particularly among female students.

Computer Science Students Create App for USA Science and Engineering Festival

UTEP's IEEE Computer Society LEAD and i-Application student organizations collaborated with IBM and the National Academy of Engineering to develop a "Grand Challenges Passport" mobile app, which used QR code scanning to engage festival participants in Washington, D.C., with engineering-related activities.

UTEP Unveils Building, Students Unveil Future

UTEP's new $69.2 million Chemistry and Computer Science Building serves as a state-of-the-art hub for interdisciplinary research and collaboration, aiming to accelerate the university’s progress toward Tier One status by fostering innovation in high-demand STEM fields.

Director of Research Computing Named

Dr. Patricia Teller, UTEP's first director of research computing, is spearheading the transition to a centrally managed high-performance cloud environment that streamlines data storage and complex problem-solving for faculty across all disciplines, from oral history to the hard sciences.

UTEP to Promote Research Computing

Dr. Patricia Teller was appointed as UTEP's first director of research computing to lead the development of high-performance computing infrastructure and cloud-based virtualization, a move designed to accelerate complex research and advance the university toward Tier One status.

UTEP Engineering hosts National Center for Women and Information Technology Award

UTEP’s College of Engineering hosted the 2012 NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing ceremony to honor high school girls from the El Paso-Las Cruces region for their technical achievements and leadership, highlighting national recognition for winner Noor Muhyi and the university's role in the NCWIT Academic Alliance.

National Science Foundation Awards $600,000 to UTEP Engineering

UTEP’s College of Engineering and Graduate School received a $600,000 NSF grant to create a scholarship program that mentors and transitions high-achieving senior engineering and computer science students—particularly those of Hispanic background—directly into doctoral programs.

State Farm and UTEP Working Together to Bolster Student Progress

State Farm Insurance donated $65,000 to UTEP to support teacher mentorship programs in the College of Education and to fund professional-grade software testing tools and peer-led learning initiatives within the College of Engineering.

CS Summer Program Trains Students for Research Career

Students from across the nation participated in the UTEP Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Applied Intelligent Systems.

$700,000 NSF Award to Support MS Programs in Systems Engineering and Software Engineering

UTEP professors Steve Roach and Shamsnaz Virani secured nearly $700,000 from the NSF to provide scholarships for graduate students in Systems and Software Engineering to meet rising industry demand for technical specialists.

UTEP Professor Wins Prestigious Borg Institute Social Impact Award

Dr. Ann Quiroz Gates, a computer science professor and research VP at UTEP, received the 2010 Anita Borg Social Impact Award for her leadership of the Computing Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI), an initiative dedicated to increasing Hispanic representation and success in advanced computing degrees.

Professor Recognized for Contributions in CS, Dr.Santos.

UTEP Professor Eunice Santos Recognized for Pioneering Contributions in Computer Science

Dr. Eunice Santos, the chair of UTEP's Department of Computer Science, was honored with the 2010 IEEE Computer Society Technical Achievement Award for her groundbreaking research in computational social network systems and large-scale distributed processing.

UTEP Student as Google Scholar, Jaime Nava.

UTEP Student Selected as a 2010-2011 Google Scholar

After earning his PhD from UTEP, Jaime Nava received a prestigious $10,000 Google scholarship that relieved his financial burden and supported his aspirations within the computer science field.

UTEP Receives Premier Designation from Department of Homeland Security, NSA

The University of Texas at El Paso has been designated a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education by the NSA and DHS, a distinction that validates its specialized curriculum and provides students with access to federal scholarships and research opportunities in the critical field of computer security.

Coordinating Board Approves Two New Masters Programs at UTEP

The MS in Information Technology began with more than 40 students enrolled. UTEP is the only university in the region that offers this program.

Engineering Students Named NACME Scholars

The College of Engineering announced that 14 UTEP engineering students have been named 2008 National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Scholars.

ExxonMobil Corporation Gives $17,000 to UTEP

UTEP will receive $17,000 from ExxonMobil Corporation as part of a company program that provides grants to universities and academic programs.

UTEP Research to Better Engage Public in Transportation Planning

UTEP has received a $100,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration to study the effectiveness of visualization to improve public participation in transportation planning.

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