Tag Archives: Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Sciences School Host TechConnect Networking Series, Mar. 8
NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) will host the TechConnect Series networking event on Thursday, Mar. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event is designed to provide an opportunity for local technology community, students, and faculty and staff members to gather in an informal setting to…
Computer Sciences Assistant Professor appointed to South Florida Technology Alliance Board
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Assistant Professor James Parrish, Ph.D., was appointed to the Board of Directors as the educational liaison within the South Florida Technology Alliance on February 23. The South Florida Technology Alliance (SFTA) promotes the growth, success and awareness of the regional technology community. The…
Computer Sciences Doctoral Student Recipient of HIMSS South Florida Chapter Scholarship
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences doctoral student, Mohammed Islam, is the recipient of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMMS) South Florida Chapter Scholarship. The scholarship provides a $5,000 cash award given by the HIMSS Foundation. In addition, Islam will receive complimentary registration and travel to the…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Named CIO at Columbia University
Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences alumnus Donald Lemma, Ph.D., has been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Associate Dean for Columbia University’s Business School, effective January 18. As CIO, Lemma will be responsible for the strategic direction and management of all aspects of technology relating to teaching,…
Join Us for STOP. THINK. CONNECT. Cyber Awareness and Cyber Careers Sessions, Jan. 25
Interested in cyber threats, or perhaps pondering a career in cyber security? This is your chance to be a part of “STOP.THINK.CONNECT.Miami.,” part of a national Department of Homeland Security campaign to raise cyber awareness in the community. Leaders from Miami’s government, business and civic communities will host a variety…
The fall ‘Working Paper Series’ kicked off with NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Assistant Professor James Parrish, Ph.D. He presented “Toward a Theory of Emergent Leadership for Collaborative Information Systems Development among Social Enterprises.” Parrish’s October 4 presentation discussed how many social enterprises (SEs) are adopting collaborative…
Gary Kessler, Ph.D., a graduate of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), published a paper titled “Judges’ Awareness, Understanding, and Application of Digital Evidence,” which is based upon his dissertation, in the Journal of Digital Forensics, Security and Law. Kessler is currently president of Gary Kessler Associates,…
Computer Sciences School Doctoral Student Publishes Book
Stuart Jacobs, a doctoral student in information systems at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, has authored and published a book entitled, Engineering Information Security: The Application of Systems Engineering Concepts to Achieve Information Assurance, as part of the IEEE Series on Security. Published by Wiley and IEEE,…
SCIS Doctoral Student Becomes President of the Washington Academy of Sciences
Gerard Christman, a doctoral student in information systems at NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, has assumed the position of President of the Washington Academy of Sciences. The Washington Academy of Sciences was incorporated in 1898 as an affiliation of eight Washington D.C. area scientific societies. The formation…
SCIS Faculty Member discusses Hot IT Careers in Sunny South Florida
In an August 28 South Florida Sun-Sentinel article about employability in South Florida titled “Five hot career programs to make you more employable in South Florida,” Eric Ackerman, Ph.D., assistant dean and director of the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, offers advice on new options for students at…
Five hot career programs to make you more employable in South Florida
As hacker attacks increase, the demand will rise for experts in information security, said Eric Ackerman, assistant dean and director of the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences at Nova Southeastern University.
SCIS Holds Inaugural Dissertation Workshop
The Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS) invited a group of students to participate in a pilot Dissertation Workshop July 12-15. The event, held on Nova Southeastern University’s main campus in Davie, brought 25 students together with faculty for an intensive “boot camp” experience. Students and faculty both…
NASA Awards Fellowship to Computer Sciences School Doctoral Student
Katie Hixson, doctoral student in computing technology in education at Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, recently was awarded the Harriet Jenkins Pre-Doctoral Fellowship from NASA. The Jenkins Pre-doctoral Fellowship Project seeks to increase the number of graduate degrees awarded to minorities in the science, technology,…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Accelerated Admissions Day, Aug. 1
Now is the time to apply to Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences for the Master of Science degree program. We will be hosting an “Accelerated Admissions Day” on Monday, Aug. 1 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prospective students can complete multiple tasks at this…
Computer Sciences School Hosts Accelerated Admissions Day, Aug. 1
Now is the time to apply to Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences for the Master of Science degree program. We will be hosting an “Accelerated Admissions Day” on Monday, Aug. 1 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Prospective students can complete multiple tasks at this…
NSU Remembers Professor Edward Lieblein, Ph.D., Dean Emeritus at Memorial Service, May 12
The university will holding a memorial service for Ed Lieblein at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 12 in the Faculty Club. We are expecting friends of Ed from around the university as well as some of Ed’s family. All are welcome to attend. A message from Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr.:…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Speaks at Conference for Chief Security Officers
Mauricio Angée, an alumnus of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, was the guest speaker during the CSO (Chief Security Officer) Perspectives Conference held April 5-7 in Naples, Fla. Angée’s presentation was on “Total Intrusion Protection: A Holistic Approach for Protecting Information Assets.” During the session, security professionals…
Computer Sciences School Alumnus Receives Appointment at National Science Foundation
Dedric Carter, Ph.D., a graduate of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), was appointed Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives at the National Science Foundation (NSF) in January 2011. Prior to this appointment, Carter served as Assistant Dean of Engineering for Development and Strategic Initiatives at the Massachusetts…