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New law expands computer science in all Alabama schools    /  The Tuscaloosa News

Within the next couple of years, every elementary, middle and high school in Alabama will offer computer science classes, giving students exposure to a field that is growing every day…


Source: The Tuscaloosa News    /    Published: June 5, 2019    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach    /    Features:     

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LEGACY program prepares young women of color with computer science education

A National Science Foundation grant will enable The University of Alabama to introduce young women of color to opportunities in computer science. The LEGACY Program is an initiative to prepare…


Author: Alana Norris    /    Published: May 31, 2019    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, Students    /    Features:     

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UA computer science department honors high school females in computing

The computer science department at The University of Alabama will honor female high school students for their successes in computing. UA will host the 2019 National Center for Women in…


Author: Gillian Castro    /    Published: April 26, 2019    /    Posted in:   Awards and Honors, Computer Science, Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach    /    Features:     

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UA hosts annual K-12 robotics competition

Nearly 300 K-12 students from across Alabama were recently welcomed to campus for a computer programming competition that used robotics as a host platform. The University of Alabama College of…


Author: Gillian Castro    /    Published: April 22, 2019    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach    /    Features:   ,   

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Students design apps to improve everyday life    /  Crimson White

Since last semester, computer science students, Logan Jordan and Bailey Gulsby, have been working on an app. Jordan said he cannot elaborate on the details of his app until the…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: February 5, 2019    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Research, Students    /    Features:     

Schools encouraged to apply for $1,500 state grant for robotics programs    /  AL.com

Middle and high school officials interested in earning a $1,500 grant to improve or expand their robotics programs have until Aug. 31 to apply, according to the Alabama State Department of…


Source: AL.com    /    Published: August 24, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach    /    Features:     

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Computer science programs growing in AL    /  WTVM 9 (Columbus, Georgia)

Computer science can affect many parts of your life, including the app on your phone or the car you drive. Gov. Kay Ivey is advocating for more computer science classes…


Source: WTVM 9 (Columbus, Georgia)    /    Published: August 14, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Outreach    /    Features:     

Computer science department grows with technology    /  Crimson White

The UA department of computer science has about 250 undergraduate students, but Jeff Gray, a professor in the department, said the department believes the number could be higher.  Gray said…


Source: Crimson White    /    Published: April 12, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Faculty and Staff, In The News, Students    /    Features:     

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UA hosts event to honor high school women in IT

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –The University of Alabama and the National Center for Women and Information Technology will recognize high school women from across Alabama who have achieved success within the IT…


Author: Gillian Castro    /    Published: April 5, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach    /    Features:   ,   

UA Holds K-12 Robotics Competition    /  UA News

Kindergarten through 12th-grade students from across the state will put their computer programming skills to the test at the annual Alabama Robotics Competition April 7.


Author: Alana Norris and Gillian Castro    /    Published: April 4, 2018    /    Posted in:   Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Events, Faculty and Staff, Outreach, UA News    /    Features:   ,   

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