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Computer Science Undergrads Embark on Weekend of “Extreme Programming”

Team “Hacklemore” recently took 7th place at the CS Games at the Université Laval in Quebec City

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Spotlight on Engineering Alumni: Kiana Ross

Name: Kiana Ross Age: 32 Occupation: Mathematician Education: B.S. in Computer Science, University of Rochester, 2001; M.S. in Mathematics, University of Washington; PhD in Mathematics, University of Washington Location: Los Angeles, CA When and how did you choose your major? I decided to major in computer science after taking my first programming class. I loved [...]

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Computer Science And … Halloween?

Since it’s Halloween, students stab pumpkins with homemade spears for computer science class

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U.S. Patent Office Publishes Patent Proposal of UR Junior

As a high school student, John Hinkel designed a device that will help improve the mobility of quadriplegics, now he’s one step closer to being awarded a patent for his invention

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Tinkerer, Scholar, Hacker, Innovator

New initiatives aim to guide the creative energies of Rochester undergraduates in digital media and in engineering innovation

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Spotlight on Engineering and Humanities Alumni: Andrew Frueh

Name: Andrew Frueh Age: 31 Education (UR and additional): B.A. in Computer Science and B.A. in Studio Arts, University of Rochester, 2003. M.F.A. in Imaging Arts and Sciences / Computer Animation, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2010. Current city/state of residence: Salt Lake City, Utah Job Title: Creative Director Employer: Infuse Medical Family: My wife, Karen [...]

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Spotlight on Engineering Alumni: Nate Chambers

Name: Nate Chambers Age: 31 Occupation: Assistant Professor, Computer Science, United States Naval Academy Education (UR and additional): B.S., 2002, and M.S., University of Rochester.  Ph.D., Stanford University. Current city/state of residence: Annapolis, Maryland Family: wife Amy Chambers (BS/MS 2002/2003, UR), 2-year old son, + new baby in less than a month Community activities: Brand [...]

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Spotlight on Engineering and Humanities Alumni: Macy Abbey

Name: Macy Abbey Age:: 27 Occupation: Software Developer, Manager, Architect Education (UR and additional):  B.S. in Computer Science and B.A. in English, University of Rochester, 2007. Current city/state of residence: Portola Valley, CA Family: 3 brothers, 2 sisters Community activities: Contribute to various fundraising efforts at the local YMCA When and how did you choose [...]

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Spotlight on Engineering Alumni: David Easwaran

Name: David Easwaran Age: 29 Occupation: Patent Examiner Education: B.S. in Computer Science, University of Rochester; JD, Ohio State Current Residence: Alexandria, Virginia Family: Engaged Community Activities: Squash League, Running Club Why did you choose to attend the University of Rochester? After doing my research, I knew I wanted to stay on the East Coast [...]

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Nine Rochester Students Awarded Fellowships for Graduate Research

Nine University of Rochester students and six alumni have been named recipients of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

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