NSM, ECS create new degree plan

NSM, ECS create new degree plan

Beginning in the spring of next year, UTD will become the second university in Texas to offer an undergraduate degree in data science, a joint effort between the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the School of Engineering and Computer Science. Data science combines statistics and computational skills to...

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Software to assist with navigating UTD buildings

Software to assist with navigating UTD buildings

A research team of 12 freshmen, headed by computer science professor Ravi Prakash and assisted by the Office of Information Technology, has developed new software for an app, called Constellation, that will allow users to navigate UTD buildings.  For the uninitiated eye — and sometimes even for the well-acquainted eye...

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New app celebrates, promotes ‘geek culture’

New app celebrates, promotes ‘geek culture’

Zac Cooner, a computer science junior, co-developed a platform to connect a community enthusiastic about “geek culture.” He was inspired after attending the Fan Expo Dallas in June. Then, he noticed there was no app to help people at the convention interact with each other. “I was shocked at how...

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New tutoring space opens for engineering, computer science majors

New tutoring space opens for engineering, computer science majors

Clubs on campus helped put together a new space to assist upper-level engineering and computer science majors with their studies. Throughout the summer and this semester, the space, located in Synergy Park North, was renovated with new furniture, and is currently still working on getting more computers and software installed....

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