Tagged: computer science

Awesome internships

8 computer science students gain experience at national laboratory

  • October 18, 2016
As far as internship experiences go, it doesn’t get much better than this. A national laboratory with a storied history. Projects on the cutting-edge of science. Collaborations with scientists who…

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Using computer models to help nations address obesity

Computer scientist Philippe Giabbanelli tackles health challenges with ‘systems science’

  • June 29, 2016
We know obesity is a problem in the United States and other countries. So when it comes to young people’s access to fast-food meals during the school day, how close…

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Taking the pulse—of a city

NIU computer scientist has key role in Chicago’s ‘Array of Things’ project

  • September 14, 2015
We use devices with sensors nowadays to monitor our personal fitness. Soon a group of researchers from Illinois laboratories and universities, including NIU, will use a vast array of sensors…

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Under-the-radar careers

Undecided on your major? You might want to check out these six jobs

  • September 2, 2015
So you’re an undecided freshman trying to find a major? Or maybe a sophomore who is interested in changing your career course? Not to worry—you’re not alone. Studies have found…

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The New Arms Race

Will honest IT professionals ever catch up to criminal hackers?

  • June 17, 2015
So it happened again: another cyber attack, this time of the federal Office of Personnel Management. According to CNN, “U.S. officials believe the breach, which was revealed (June 4) and…

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Master of the mainframe

NIU student tops 4,900 competitors to win IBM competition

  • March 17, 2015
NIU graduate student Kevin Matesi will be honored in New York this month as the winner of the 2014 IBM Master the Mainframe contest. Matesi, of Wauconda, edged out nearly…

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The New Arms Race

Will honest IT professionals ever catch up to criminal hackers?

  • March 4, 2015
Although people afraid of identity theft probably believe the Internet remains in its Wild West days, the web actually has entered its Cold War era. Sure, it might not seem…

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