College of Information Science & Technology News

Saturday, May 15, 2021

Featured

Garcia-Murillo Chosen as Next Dean for College of Information Science & Technology

Once approved, Garcia-Murillo would become the first woman and first woman of color to oversee the college. She is scheduled to begin her new role on July 1.

Finding the Strength to Succeed: May 2021 Student Commencement Stories

Learn how nine of UNO’s May 2021 graduates found the strength to succeed.

Turning Lemons into Class Projects: How One IS&T Professor Created a Class Out of the Pandemic

A year into the pandemic, Victor Winter, Ph.D., talks about how he created an interactive class project to show students how data can be used to predict the way COVID-19 can spread.

Helping AP Computer Science Students Level-Up Their Game

Briana Morrison, Ph.D., answered an urgent call to help more students study for the AP Computer Science exams Exams virtually. Is this the start of a new way of engagement?

New & Noteworthy

Joanne Li Confirmed as UNO Chancellor; Will Assume Role July 1

In a historic appointment, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents today unanimously confirmed Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, as the 16th chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

UNO Returning to Traditional Operations for Fall 2021

Leadership from the UNO campus has announced plans to return to traditional operations for the Fall 2021 semester, which includes campus teaching, working, and learning activities, as well as on-campus events.

COVID-19 Updates, Reminders for Summer 2021

With the end of the Spring 2021 semester approaching, please make sure to stay up to date on the latest health and safety guidance from the Office of Health Security.

Ph.D. Stories

Ph.D. Stories: One Student's Journey to Achieve His Goals

Abhishek Tripathi grew up in one of the world's oldest cities before enrolling at IS&T. His journey to launch his career began with a passion with higher education and a chance meeting halfway across the world.

Ph.D. Stories: From Web Programmer to Department Chair, How the Ph.D. Program Changed the Life of One Alumni

Alanah Mitchell was working at an e-Commerce company and earning her master’s degree when a door opened to a world she didn’t know existed.

Ph.D. Stories: A Drive To Do Research

Olimpiya Saha knew she needed to get more research under her belt before she could pursue her career in the tech industry. She found herself at IS&T, and on her way to her dream job.

IS&T In the News

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