computer science

Aug 25, 2016

Researchers find vulnerabilities in iPhone, iPad operating system

An international team of computer science researchers has identified serious security vulnerabilities in the iOS – the operating system used in Apple’s iPhone and iPad devices. The vulnerabilities make a variety of attacks possible. 

Aug 9, 2016

NC State boosts efforts to commercialize research discoveries

NC State has announced that seven projects will receive support from its Chancellor’s Innovation Fund (CIF) in fiscal year 2017. 

May 2, 2016

New tech uses hardware, software to train dogs more efficiently

NC State researchers have developed and used a customized suite of technologies that allows a computer to train a dog autonomously, with the computer effectively responding to the dog based on the dog’s body language. 

Apr 21, 2016

In gaming, player behavior reflects roles – even when no roles are given

New research from NC State finds that player behavior in narrative role-playing games (RPGs) reflects specific character roles – even if the game tells players nothing about the character’s role. 

Jan 19, 2016

New tech to Help Companies detect and respond to cloud computing performance bugs

In late 2012, Helen Gu presented a research paper on a new tool designed to prevent disruptions in cloud computing. Less than four years later, she has launched a start-up to help companies that use cloud computing improve the user experience for their customers. 

Nov 18, 2015

Vouk named Distinguished Professor of Computer Science

Dr. Mladen A. Vouk, head of the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University and founding director of the NC State Data Science Initiative, has been named as a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science by Dr. Louis Martin-Vega, dean of the College of Engineering. 

Nov 17, 2015

Prime mover

When NC State graduate student Xavier Primus was a kid, his parents decided he was spending too much time playing video games. “You can either go outside,” his father said, “or you can learn how to make them.” 

Nov 17, 2015

New tech helps handlers monitor health, well-being of guide dogs

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a device that allows people who are blind to monitor their guide dogs, in order to keep tabs on the health and well-being of their canine companions. 

Oct 6, 2015

Outstanding Teacher Awards given to Chang and Heckman

Dr. Chih-Hao Chang and Dr. Sarah Heckman received Outstanding Teacher Awards during the College’s spring faculty meeting.