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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreOn 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Read MoreOn November 22, 2024, the UTEP Computer Science department hosted the S-STEM Recognition Ceremony for scholars from the 2022-2024 cohorts.
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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.
Read MoreComputer 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.
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The Computer Science department hosted multiple summer camps in June and July in cybersecurity and artificial intelligence for middle school and high school students.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 2024 UTEP Student Leadership Awards Ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at the Tomas Rivera Conference Center.
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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.
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The NSF-funded CREEDS program aims to foster authentic research environments for middle/high school educators in El Paso.
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UTEP CS students participated in the Grace Hopper Celebration, the largest gathering of women technologists, in Orlando, Florida.
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The College of Engineering announced the appointment of Dr. Martine Ceberio as Associate Dean for People, Culture, and Environment.
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Through this partnership, UTEP and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) are advancing the collective scientific impact of both institutions.
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The UTEP Student Leadership Awards celebrate and recognize the contributions that student leaders make to the UTEP campus and El Paso community.
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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.
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UTEP CS students participated in the MSEIP Summer 2023 Intern Program with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
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The Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI), which UTEP leads, received a $4.8 million grant from Google.
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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.
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Dr. Deepak K. Tosh, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, received a grant of $492,000 from the NSF CAREER Program.
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Jennifer Sims, Computer Science graduate student, was recognized at the Texas Women and Girls in STEM Summit.
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Twenty current and former faculty members from UTEP are recognized among the world's most cited researchers.
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CS Senior Daniela Guel Valenzuela was recognized for her outstanding leadership as President of Girls Who Code College Loop Chapter.
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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.
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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.
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UTEP computer science students joined their peers from various institutions to mark the close of the seventh annual Google Tech Exchange cohort.
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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.
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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.
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On September 21, 2022, UTEP CS students participated in the Grace Hopper Celebration virtually and in-person in Orlando, Florida.
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On Friday, December 9, the Computer Science Graduation Celebration took place at the Ardovino's Desert Crossing.
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On Friday, May 13, The Computer Science Graduation Celebration took place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel El Paso Downtown.
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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.
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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).
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UTEP Computer Science students participated in the 34th Great Minds in STEM Conference in Pasadena, California.
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On September 9, 2022, the 2022 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.
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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.
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UTEP College of Engineering recognizes students who collected significant accolades during the fall semester and who continue to work to impact broader student success.
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CS students visited Google's Sunnyvale campus in California for the Google Tech Exchange Finale.
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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.
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UTEP has named Kenith Meissner, Ph.D., as the new dean of the College of Engineering. He began his role on Aug. 3, 2022.
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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.
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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.
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UTEP announced a $5 million grant from the Hopper-Dean Foundation to endow its computer science teacher education initiatives.
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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.
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Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Kimberly Crider, former United States Space Force Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, came to campus to share her expertise in cybersecurity.
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Jennifer Sims, CS Senior and President of the student organization Women in Cybersecurity, was recognized with the Agent of Change Award.
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Jaime C. Acosta, Ph.D., an alumnus and researcher at UTEP, earned the Department of the Army Civilian Service Achievement Medal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Follow along as three young adults eager to explore the opportunities available to them in the computer science industry travel across the country.
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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.
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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.
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The engineering industry has a multitude of talented new recruits after UTEP's College of Engineering celebrated a record number of spring graduates.
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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.
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Google is supporting UTEP to research Vocal Indications of Feelings and Stance in Spoken Dialog.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UTEP is launching the Microsoft Teacher Computer Science Academy to increase the number of high school students who take computing courses.
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Cohen Cruz never imagined that she would be the first in her family to graduate from college. She received her bachelor's degree in computer science from UTEP in December 2019, as well as a job offer from Google.
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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.
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Nigel Ward, Ph.D., revels in the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of computer science students at UTEP.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Aaron Rodriguez is a senior computer science major who wants to enhance the tech industry's footprint in El Paso.
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UTEP has been named the third recipient of the University Award given by the Center for Minorities and People with Disabilities in Information Technology.
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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.
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Martine Ceberio, Ph.D., associate professor of computer science, will receive the Regents' Outstanding Teaching Award (ROTA) for extraordinary performance and innovative instruction.
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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.
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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.
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Change is apparent throughout UTEP campus with new buildings, updated roads, and particularly profound changes in classrooms, labs and offices - interdisciplinary collaboration.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Engineering and computer science students have had a hand in UTEP's ascent to the forefront of unmanned systems technology.
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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.
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A pair of software engineering students at UTEP knows exactly what lies ahead for them after Commencement thanks to the Scholarship for Service program.
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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.
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Through in-kind contributions of equipment, construction costs, furniture, mentorship and manpower, ARL and UTEP established the cybersecurity center and laboratory at UTEP.
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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.
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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.
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Theresa Maldonado, Ph.D., has been named Dean of the College of Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering at UTEP.
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Angelica Marquez, a freshman computer science major, won best photo design at the recent Women in Cyber Security (WiCyS) Conference in Tucson, Arizona.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The National Science Foundation has awarded UTEP $1.9 million to prepare more computer science professionals over the next five years.
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UTEP recently earned recognition as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in Cyber Operations from the National Security Agency for 2016–21.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Research collaboration between biology and computer science students will be enhanced by UTEP's proposed research building.
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Professor and Chair of Computer Science Ann Gates, Ph.D., is the recipient of the 2015 Great Minds in STEM Education award.
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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.
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UTEP is among the top two percent of all U.S. institutions teaching one-third of the Latinos who earn degrees in STEM fields.
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The National Science Foundation offered six UTEP students and alumni the prestigious Graduate Research Fellowship – a record number of recipients for the University.
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Computer scientist Olac Fuentes, Ph.D., is keenly interested in subtle facial changes and how they offer clues about what a person is feeling.
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UTEP continues to ramp up its Secure Cyber Systems course track in response to high-profile cyber attacks and increasing cybersecurity threats.
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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.
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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.
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The Mike Loya Center for Innovation and Commerce announces its annual Weekend Startup competition, giving students hands-on experience with company creation.
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The Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) promotes hands-on guidance from professors and engages students in investigation and innovation.
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The cardboard canoe competition is a highlight of UTEP's 2014 ExciTES Summer Institute, introducing students to different engineering fields through team-oriented projects.
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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.
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UTEP researchers have been engaging in interdisciplinary collaborations with experts from different disciplines to solve complex world problems.
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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.
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A new degree program at UTEP will save students time and money, and make them more marketable to future employers.
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Rebekah Gruver's interest in understanding how things work led her to pursue the new Master of Science in Software Engineering at UTEP.
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UTEP students developed an algorithm to help better sort data and inquiries for the Watson Technical Edition of TGMC, placing second in the competition.
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UTEP computer scientists are working to improve the Android operating system's performance and eliminate lag issues in games and applications.
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Nigel Ward, Ph.D., professor of computer science at UTEP, has patented an idea that may drastically improve the quality of mobile video chat.
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UTEP has teamed up with Google to inspire future engineers through the Google DIVE program, designed to strengthen freshmen students' commitment to computer science.
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Vladik Kreinovich Ph.D. has been elected to the Board of Governors of the IEEE Systems, Man, and Cybernetics Society (SMCS) for a three-year term beginning January 2012.
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Students from across the nation participated in the UTEP Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program in Applied Intelligent Systems.
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The MS in Information Technology began with more than 40 students enrolled. UTEP is the only university in the region that offers this program.
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The College of Engineering announced that 14 UTEP engineering students have been named 2008 National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) Scholars.
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UTEP will receive $17,000 from ExxonMobil Corporation as part of a company program that provides grants to universities and academic programs.
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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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