Ӱԭ News Archives - School of Computer Science /scs/category/news/carleton-news/ Ӱԭ University Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:40:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 Learning and Legacy: Redesigned Ӱԭ Computer Science Lab and Vintage Computing Collection /scs/2026/learning-and-legacy-redesigned-carleton-computer-science-lab-and-vintage-computing-collection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learning-and-legacy-redesigned-carleton-computer-science-lab-and-vintage-computing-collection Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:38:11 +0000 /scs/?p=24049 This spring, the School of Computer Science unveiled a newly renovated lab to further inspire collaborative, hands-on learning. At its heart is the collection, featuring over 200 preserved systems. Serving as a natural centrepiece, the reimagined lab connects Computer Science students to computing history while enhancing their learning experience in a modern, cutting-edge learning environment. Read the full story here.

]]> Next Generation Explorers Award /scs/2025/next-generation-explorers-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=next-generation-explorers-award Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:08:12 +0000 /scs/?p=23045 Calling all data enthusiasts!

Mineral deposits are getting harder to find even as the demand for minerals continues to grow. TheNext Generation Explorers Awardis an international student competition looking to find innovative solutions for making mineral exploration more effective.

We are looking forEarth Sciences, Computer Science, and other undergraduate (any level) and/or graduate studentsto form a multidisciplinary team. No prior experience with geoscience data or mineral potential modelling is needed, although experience working with different types of spatial data, predictive modelling, machine learning, AI, and/or uncertainty analysis are considered assets for this competition.

Competition Details:

  • Prize:Compete for cash prizes totalling more than$14k CAD
  • Team:Ӱԭ University is seeking to submit one or more teams
  • Timeline:Work starts in2026

Interested?

]]> CUIDS Distinguished Speaker Series – Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Digital Frontier /cuids/cu-events/cuids-distinguished-speaker-series-cardiac-electrophysiology-the-digital-frontier/#new_tab?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cuids-distinguished-speaker-series-cardiac-electrophysiology-the-digital-frontier Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:12:21 +0000 /scs/?p=22928 BSides Ottawa Cybersecurity Conference (Nov 20–21) /scs/2025/bsides-ottawa-cybersecurity-conference-nov-20-21/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bsides-ottawa-cybersecurity-conference-nov-20-21 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:56:12 +0000 /scs/?p=22709 BSides Ottawa, Canada’s largest grassroots, community-driven cybersecurity conference, is taking place from November 20 to 21.

This event is a great way for students to gain hands-on exposure to cybersecurity, meet professionals in the field, and explore real-world topics beyond the classroom.

Ӱԭ Computer Science students can attend BSides Ottawa for freeusing a special registration link.

Event Highlights:

  • Policy Village– bridging policy + practice in Canadian cybersecurity
  • Embedded Systems & Defenders Villages– IoT/OT security & blue-team simulations
  • Malware & Lockpick Villages– reverse engineering & physical security
  • Career Village & Cyber Escape Room– career mentoring & skill-based challenges
  • Opportunities to meet researchers, industry professionals, and government teams

Free Student Registration Link:

Event Details:

]]> Ӱԭ Computer Science Researchers Named Among World’s Top 2% Most-Cited Scholars /scs/2025/carleton-computer-science-researchers-named-among-worlds-top-2-most-cited-scholars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carleton-computer-science-researchers-named-among-worlds-top-2-most-cited-scholars Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:32:09 +0000 /scs/?p=22640 in the prestigious .A significant part of this recognition reflects the contributions of Ӱԭ’s School of Computer Science, where faculty are making meaningful strides in areas such as artificial intelligence, image processing, computation theory, networking, and strategic defence and security studies.

Many of these researchers are at the forefront of their disciplines, advancing initiatives across key areas of strength for Ӱԭ,” says Rafik Goubran, Vice-President (Research, Innovation and International).

The following faculty members from the School of Computer Science are among the world’s top 2% most-cited scholars:

Artificial Intelligence & Image Processing

  • Leopoldo Bertossi
  • Frank Dehne
  • Yuhong Guo
  • Evangelos Kranakis
  • Nicola Santoro

Computation Theory & Mathematics

  • Prosenjit Bose

Networking & Telecommunications

  • Michel Barbeau
  • Anil Somayaji

Strategic, Defence & Security Studies

  • Paul van Oorschot

These researchers’ contributions continue to have a significant global impact, reinforcing Ӱԭ’s commitment to innovative, real-world solutions through research.

]]> 2025 Herzberg Lecture: Exploring Hidden Structure in Chaos /scs/2025/herzberg-lecture-exploring-hidden-structure-in-chaos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=herzberg-lecture-exploring-hidden-structure-in-chaos Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:53:59 +0000 /scs/?p=22620 On Nov. 18, Join Dr. Prosenjit Bose from Ӱԭ’s School of Computer Science for the 2025 Herzberg Lecture, where he will explore the question:“Is There Structure Hidden in the Chaos of a Bunch of Dots?”

Imagine a map of scattered dots representing clinics, cell towers, or fire stations. How do we determine the optimal locations to serve communities or improve services? Dr. Bose will introduce two powerful geometric concepts, Voronoi diagrams and Delaunay triangulations, that help uncover hidden patterns in such data, with applications ranging from city planning to biology.

TheHerzberg Lectureis held annually in honour ofGerhard Herzberg, former Chancellor of Ӱԭ University and recipient of the1971 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. The series highlights the connection between science and society, exploring ideas that shape our understanding of the world.

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Location: HS 1301, Health Sciences Building, Ӱԭ University
Free Admission – Open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the public!

]]> Intellectual Property for the STEM Scientist Webinar: December 5th (12-2pm) /scs/2025/intellectual-property-for-the-stem-scientist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=intellectual-property-for-the-stem-scientist Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:03:17 +0000 /scs/?p=22478

]]> Ӱԭ Students Crack Real-World AI Challenge in MindBridge’s 2025 Data Science Competition /scs/2025/carleton-students-crack-real-world-ai-challenge-in-mindbridges-2025-data-science-competition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=carleton-students-crack-real-world-ai-challenge-in-mindbridges-2025-data-science-competition Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:38:41 +0000 /scs/?p=22126 The, held in partnership with the Ӱԭ University Institute for Data Science (CUIDS), invited students to build AI models capable of detecting anomalies in financial data. Over eight weeks, participants worked with a modified credit card transaction dataset, applying machine learning techniques to uncover fraud and digit-pattern irregularities.

The competition launched on May 28 with a lecture by Dr. Aras Kayvan, Senior Data Scientist at MindBridge, who introduced students to outlier analysis—a key concept in identifying unusual patterns in large datasets. From there, students were tasked with designing code-based solutions that balanced technical rigor, creativity, and clarity of insight.

Congratulations to Amin Nabavi, a Ph.D. student in the DSAAI program, who finished first place, who earned a MacBook Pro and a guaranteed interview for a paid internship at MindBridge. Second place was awarded to Mohammad Reza Zarei, a Ph.D. student in the Computer Science program, and third to Ahmed Elnimah—both of whom also received tech prizes and internship interviews.

Please visit the Ottawa Life website for more information on the MindBridge Data Science Challenge.

]]> 50 Year Service Anniversary: Wilf Lalonde /scs/2025/50-year-service-anniversary-wilf-lalonde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=50-year-service-anniversary-wilf-lalonde Tue, 05 Aug 2025 12:45:09 +0000 /scs/?p=21932 Dr. Wilf Lalonde, a founding member and professor at the School of Computer Science, celebrated his 50th anniversary of dedicated service to Ӱԭ University and the school in July 2025. Since his instrumental role in establishing the school, Dr. Lalonde has significantly influenced its direction and helped build its strong reputation. Throughout five decades, he has educated and mentored multiple generations of students and made many research contributions. He is also widely recognised by students and faculty alike for his exceptional ability to teach some of the most challenging subjects in the field.

Congratulations to Dr. Wilf Lalonde on 50 years of dedicated service to the School of Computer Science and Ӱԭ University.

]]> Alina receives Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award /scs/2025/alina-receives-faculty-excellence-in-teaching-award/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alina-receives-faculty-excellence-in-teaching-award Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:45:41 +0000 /scs/?p=21926 I am very pleased to inform you thatAlina has been selected to be a recipient of theNew
Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, which recognizes excellence and innovation in teaching
in the first five years at Ӱԭ University. In particular, Alina received praise for herstudent feedback and hercreative assignments.

You can find more details about the award at:/tls/2025/2025-carleton-university-teaching-awards-recipients/.

The list of past recipients for each award category is available at:/teachingawards/internal-awards/carleton-teaching-awards/
You will notice that Alina is the first SCS winner ofa teaching award inmany years.

Congratulations

Alina!

J-P

Jean-Pierre Corriveau
Director – School of Computer Science

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