Undergraduate News Archives - School of Computer Science /scs/category/news/undergrad-news/ 杏吧原创 University Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:40:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 Learning and Legacy: Redesigned 杏吧原创 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.

]]> IBM Z 脳 UNSA Global AI Hackathon (May 8鈥10, 2026) /scs/2026/ibm-z-x-unsa-global-ai-hackathon-may-8-10-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ibm-z-x-unsa-global-ai-hackathon-may-8-10-2026 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:19:03 +0000 /scs/?p=24000

]]> Empowering Your Students: Lime Connect鈥檚 New Canada Opportunities Are Here! /scs/2026/empowering-your-students-lime-connects-new-canada-opportunities-are-here/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=empowering-your-students-lime-connects-new-canada-opportunities-are-here Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:55:12 +0000 /scs/?p=23947 At Lime Connect, our partnership with your campus is central to ensuring students with disabilities feel seen, supported, and connected to meaningful opportunities. As we look ahead to this spring’s events, we’re excited to continue standing beside you in empowering the next generation of talent.

This spring, we’re hosting several programs designed specifically for Canadian students and professionals with disabilities:

听March 24 鈥(London, ON)

Students and professionals can connect directly with employers at Canada Life’s London office鈥攁n accessible, disability鈥慽nclusive networking environment.

听April 22 鈥撎听(Canada 鈥 Virtual)

A dedicated space for neurodivergent students and professionals to connect with peers and partners. Applications open soon.

听May 6 鈥撎听(Canada 鈥 Virtual)

Ideal for students nearing graduation or alumni strengthening their professional path.

听May 27 鈥撎听(Toronto, ON)

A chance to hear an inspiring keynote and meet corporate partners in person.

A quick but important note: All students must join the Lime Network to be eligible for our events, programs, and opportunities. Joining is free, takes just a few minutes, and ensures they receive updates, applications, and invitations to future Canada鈥慴ased offerings. Students, and professionals (including veterans), with any visible, or non-visible disabilities are eligible to join as members.

]]> Winter 2026 Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training Courses for Computer Science Students /scs/2026/winter-2026-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-courses-for-computer-science-students/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=winter-2026-applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training-courses-for-computer-science-students Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:46:28 +0000 /scs/?p=23131

The Unified Support Centre is holding an Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) course on the weekends of听February 7th & 8th, 2026听and听March 7th & 8th, 2026.听Registration for both dates are now open!

Courses are being offered at a reduced rate of $160 (tax included).

ASIST听is a comprehensive, two day course consisting of audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations designed to teach you how to help someone with thoughts or plans of suicide. You will learn how to recognize signs of suicide, provide a skilled intervention, and develop a safety plan to help someone choose to stay alive.

Course Details:

  • Dates: February 7th & 8th, 2026 and March 7th & 8th, 2026
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Location: In Person at 杏吧原创 University, room TBD
  • Cost: $160.00 (tax included).

Please complete听. Note, that participants are not considered registered until payment is received. Attached to this email are FAQs for your reference and general inquiries.

The ASIST framework, and its instructors, are regulated by LivingWorks. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to usc@cusaonline.ca听if you have any questions!

FAQ:
  • Once I sign up using the registration form, does that mean my spot is reserved?
    No – your spot is not reserved until we have received your payment for the course. We will send a confirmation email to let you know you’ve been fully registered.
  • Will I get a certificate after the course is completed, and when does the certificate expire?
    Yes, you will receive a certificate at the end of the course. The certificate does not expire, but it is recommended to retake the course every three years to stay updated on newer/effective strategies.
  • Where will the course be held?听
    At 杏吧原创 University, the exact location/building and room numbers will be sent to you a week in advance听of the course.
  • Is attendance on both days mandatory?
    Yes, the first day provides comprehensive training on assisting someone with thoughts of suicide, while the second day focuses on roleplay and the final examination.
  • What if I pay now to reserve my spot but can鈥檛 attend the course?
    Our cancellation policy allows for a full refund听 if you cancel by:
    – February Course: Friday, January 30th,听2026, before 5:00 PM.
    – March Course: Friday, February 27th,听2026, before 5:00 PM.
  • I sent the course payment, but my transfer has not been accepted yet. What should I do?
    You may follow up regarding the status of your payment. Please allow some time for confirmation, as spots are limited and payments are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • What is the payment deadline?
    There is no set payment deadline. However, registration is only confirmed once payment is received.
  • What materials do I need to bring to the course?
    You only need to bring a pen, as a course booklet will be provided on the first day of the course.
]]> 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. The听Next Generation Explorers Award听is an international student competition looking to find innovative solutions for making mineral exploration more effective.

We are looking for听Earth Sciences, Computer Science, and other undergraduate (any level) and/or graduate students听to 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:听Compete for cash prizes totalling more than听$14k CAD
  • Team:听杏吧原创 University is seeking to submit one or more teams
  • Timeline:听Work starts in听2026

Interested?

  • Learn more:听Check out the competition website:听
  • Join a team:听Please reach out to听Christopher Lawley听补迟听christopherlawley@cunet.carleton.ca听产别蹿辞谤别听January 9.
]]> CUIDS Distinguished Speaker Series 鈥 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鈥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鈥檚 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.

杏吧原创 Computer Science students can attend BSides Ottawa for free听using a special registration link.

Event Highlights:

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

听Free Student Registration Link:

听Event Details:

]]> 杏吧原创 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 .听A significant part of this recognition reflects the contributions of 杏吧原创鈥檚 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 杏吧原创,鈥 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鈥 contributions continue to have a significant global impact, reinforcing 杏吧原创鈥檚 commitment to innovative, real-world solutions through research.

]]> NEW Minor in Cognitive Science /scs/wp-content/uploads/CGSC_newMinor_flyer.pdf?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=minor-in-cognitive-sciecne Wed, 14 May 2025 18:56:14 +0000 /scs/?p=21149 Starting Fall 2025.

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]]> New MCS: Non-Thesis Pathway /scs/2025/new-mcs-non-thesis-pathway/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-mcs-non-thesis-pathway Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:09:13 +0000 /scs/?p=20806 The new Master of Computer Science: Non-Thesis Pathway* at 杏吧原创 offers flexible options, allowing students to choose between coursework-only OR a combination of coursework and a graduate project.

This 5.0 credit program requires students to complete the following:

Chart of non-thesis MCS pathway

*Important

  • Thesis students with funding who wish to switch to the Non-Thesis pathway may lose all or part of their funding.
  • Non-Thesis pathway students seeking to do the coursework and graduate project option, should not begin working on their graduate project until they have found a supervisor. Additionally, registration in COMP 5903 (Graduate Project) will not be permitted until the student can prove they have secured a supervisor. Continuous registration in COMP 5903 is required until the graduate project is completed. This includes registration in the summer term.
  • Non-Thesis, coursework-only pathway students do not require a supervisor.
  • This program pathway will be viewable in the 2025-26 Graduate Calendar, which will be released in early May 2025.
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