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Department of Computer Science

Churchill Scholar Ana Sofia Uzsoy

Oct 28, 2021

Q&A: Ana Sofia Uzsoy

Ana Sofia Uzsoy (computer science, physics '21) is the third-ever Churchill Scholar to be selected from NC State. 
Marc Basnight and Dr. Martin-Vega

Apr 28, 2021

Basnight remembered as a champion for the College of Engineering

State Sen. Marc Basnight, a Dare County Democrat who served as president pro tempore of the NC Senate longer than anyone in history, died on Dec. 28, 2020, at the age of 73. 
image of Amazon Alexa device

Apr 28, 2021

Study reveals extent of privacy vulnerabilities with Amazon’s Alexa

A recent study outlines a range of privacy concerns related to the programs users interact with when using Amazon’s voice-activated assistant, Alexa. Issues range from misleading privacy policies to the ability of third parties to change the code of their programs after receiving Amazon approval. 
gallery of NC State College of Engineering faculty

Apr 28, 2021

Faculty highlights

NC State College of Engineering faculty hightlights for Spring/Summer 2021. 
Centennial Campus sign and map

Apr 28, 2021

Grad students make the college go

“NC State Engineering graduate students have a ‘can-do’ attitude that aligns perfectly with NC State’s Think and Do motto. They work on real problems, many supported by industry or research centers, consortia or laboratories,” said Richard Gould, interim associate dean of graduate programs. “Many can attend graduate school at any of the top schools in the country, but they chose NC State because of our excellence.” 
student studies at computer

Mar 10, 2020

Improving AI’s Ability to Identify Students Who Need Help

A new AI model is better able to predict how much students are learning in educational games. 

Feb 18, 2016

Algorithm makes hyperspectral imaging faster

Researchers from NC State University and the University of Delaware have developed an algorithm that can quickly and accurately reconstruct hyperspectral images using less data. 

Jul 1, 2013

Teaching a computer to play ‘Concentration’ advances security, understanding of the human mind

Computer science researchers have programmed a computer to play the game Concentration (also known as Memory). The work could help improve computer security – and improve our understanding of how the human mind works. 

Jun 27, 2013

Researchers track facial expressions to improve teaching software

Research from North Carolina State University shows that software which tracks facial expressions can accurately assess the emotions of students engaged in interactive online learning and predict the effectiveness of online tutoring sessions.