Tag Archives: Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences
Eric Ackerman, Ph.D., Appointed Dean of Computer Sciences College
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D., recently announced the appointment of Eric S. Ackerman, Ph.D., as dean of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS). Ackerman, who has served as associate dean and assistant dean with SCIS since 2000, has been serving in the…
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Computer & Information Sciences School Interim Dean Appointed VP of IEEE-USA
Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Interim Dean, Eric S. Ackerman, Ph.D., has been appointed vice president of Career and Member Services of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)-USA. This two-year appointment was made by the Board of Directors of IEEE-USA and is effective in…
C. Matt Graham, a doctoral student in information systems at the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, has authored and published a book entitled, MIS for the Business Student: A Technical Use and Development Guide. Recently, Graham published a journal article in the International Journal of Information and Communication Technology…
Computer & Information Sciences School Hosts Special Presentation by TradeStation Technologies
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences will host a special event presented by TradeStation Technologies on Wed., Jan. 23 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in room 1047 of the Carl DeSantis Building. Representatives from the company will be on hand to introduce their company, demo the TradeStation and Web…
Computer & Information Sciences School Hosts Christmas Luncheon for Douglas Gardens North Graduates
Eric S. Ackerman, Ph.D., interim dean at the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences sponsored a holiday luncheon for computer class graduates at Douglas Gardens North on December 19. Throughout 2012 Dean Ackerman and Sylvia Yepes, director of Finance & Administration at GSCIS, have provided computer classes in English…
Computer and Information Sciences Doctoral Student Presents at ICIS
Simon Cleveland, doctoral student at Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, presented during the International Research Workshop on IT Project Management (IRWITPM), a pre-conference event for the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) in Orlando on December 15. The paper was subsequently published within the Association…
Computer & Information Sciences School Hosts TechConnect Series, Jan. 17
The Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) will host the TechConnect Series networking event in the Don Taft University Center, second floor on Thurs., Jan. 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Join us to network with IT industry leaders and professionals, make connections with GSCIS faculty and staff…
NASA Donates Space Shuttle On-board Computer for Research at NSU
Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences recently received one of the NASA Space Shuttle’s on-board general purpose computers (AP-101S GPC). Faculty and students will study the design and construction of survival systems using the shuttle’s computer. NSU was selected to receive the computer due in…
Computer & Information Sciences School Hosts Extreme Networks Truck Tour, Jan. 17-18
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is hosting PC Solutions and Extreme Networks aboard the Network Liberation Tour, a 53-foot-long mobile briefing center that combines a fully functional data center, interactive classroom, and sports bar — all in a 1,200-square-foot expandable semi-trailer. You will see hands-on demonstrations of the…
Computer & Information Sciences Professors and Doctoral Alumnus Present During WISP/ICIS
Yair Levy, Ph.D., professor of information systems at the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), co-chaired the Workshop on Information Security and Privacy (WISP) 2012, a pre-conference event of the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) in Orlando, FL on December 15. ICIS is the most prestigious gathering of information systems academics and…
Computer Sciences School Doctoral Student Awarded Trudy Abramson Scholarship
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences doctoral student in the computing technology in education program, Trelisa Glazatov, was named the 2012 recipient of the Trudy Abramson Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. Trelisa currently resides in California and works at Loyola Marymount University as an Instructional Technology Analyst….
Computer Sciences School Hosts Online Information Sessions, Nov. 27
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences will host a Master’s Online Information Session: Tuesday, November 27, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. – Click here to register Prospective students who are interested in learning more about the school’s Master of Science and certificate programs are encouraged register for one of…
Computer Sciences School to Host IT Palooza Holiday Event, Dec. 12
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is sponsoring IT Palooza – South Florida’s Tech Party, on December 12. The event will bring 50 tech groups across South Florida for networking and holiday cheer on NSU’s main campus. Various breakout sessions will take place from 2:00 to 6:00 pm…
Computer Sciences School Professor Publishes Paper in Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks
Laurie Dringus, Ph.D., Professor at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, has published her paper entitled “Learning Analytics Considered Harmful” in the Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks (JALN), Volume 16, Issue 3, June 2012. Her paper is part of an invited contribution to the Special Issue on Learning…
Computer Sciences Professor William Hafner Retires
Professor William Hafner, Ph.D., will be retiring from the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences in August, after fifteen years of service as a faculty member. Prior to his academic career, Hafner had a long career in industrial software development, with senior development positions for major computer and telecommunications…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Named CTO of WRAPmail, Inc.
Greg Partin, alumnus of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, was named Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of WRAPmail, Inc., earlier this year. WRAPmail is based in downtown Fort Lauderdale and provides email marketing tools to help promote, brand, sell, cross-sell, and drive traffic to an organization’s website. WRAPmail…
GSCIS Offers Six New Concentrations for the M.S. in Computer Science
The Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences is pleased to announce a revised and expanded Master of Science in Computer Science program, starting fall 2012. The revised program features a smaller core and six new concentrations to allow students to specialize in one of the many exciting aspects of…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Publishes Book on Mobile Technology for Healthcare
David Metcalf, Ph.D., a graduate of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), co-authored a recently published book on mobile technology for healthcare entitled, mHealth: From Smartphones to Smart Systems. The book provides a high-level and comprehensive survey of the emergence of mobile technology in healthcare. Mobile devices…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Online Open House Chat
Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences will host an online open house chat on Mar. 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Prospective students who are interested in learning more about the school’s master’s and doctoral programs are encouraged to log on anytime during the chat…