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Tag Archives: Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences

GSCIS Alum Honored for Excellence in Teaching

NSU Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) alumnus Jon P. McKamey, Ph.D., was recently awarded the House-Bruckmann Award, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College’s most prestigious honor for excellence in teaching.  McKamey earned a BA degree in Radio/TV/Film and a Master’s degree in Educational Media from Indiana State…


Computer Science Alum Earns Promotion, Tenure at Shorter College

NSU Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) alumnus, Anthony Nichols, has been promoted by Shorter College of Georgia. Nichols was previously an assistant professor of computer science at Shorter, but has been promoted to associate professor of computer science. He received his doctoral degree in computer information systems…


NSU Speaker’s Forum Hosted by Dr. Larry A. Calderon, May 21

  Leo Irakliotis, M.S., Ph.D., dean of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences will be the featured speaker at the NSU Speaker’s Forum on May 21. He will talk about historical figures and events that led to the discovery and evolution of information technology. Irakliotis was appointed dean…


National Cyber Security Division asks Information Systems Professor to Review Papers

Yair Levy, Ph.D., associate professor at the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), was recently invited to serve as reviewer for the CERT®’s proposed Master of Software Assurance (MSwA) Reference Curriculum draft, sponsored by the National Cyber Security Division (NCSD) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The CERT®…


GSCIS Professor and Student Co-Author Paper on Information Security

NSU Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) associate professor Frank Mitropoulos, Ph.D., recently co-authored a paper in the Fourth Annual Association of Information System’s Special Interest Group on Information Security and Privacy’s Workshop on Information Security & Privacy (WISP 2009). The paper, titled “Data Integrity as a Cross-Cutting…


Computer Science Professors Author Papers for Industry Conference

Two NSU Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) professors, an alumnus, and a doctoral student recently authored papers that were published in the Proceedings of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) SoutheastCon 2010.  GSCIS professor Greg Simco, Ph.D., and associate professor Frank Mitropoulos, Ph.D., co-authored the paper “Using…


Assistant Computer Science Dean Helms Professional Groups

Assistant Dean of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, Eric S. Ackerman, Ph.D., is currently serving as the charter president of the South Florida chapter of the Data Management Association International (DAMA). He is also serving as the president of the South Florida InfraGard chapter. DAMA International is…


AAUW Chapter Hosts Brown Bag Lunch Presentation May 6

The NSU chapter of the American Association for University Women is hosting a Women’s Brown Bag Lunch series. The event is free and attendees can gain valuable information and network with other NSU women.


GSCIS Alumna Receives Florida Department of Education Grant

Traci Reed, Ph.D., in computing technology in education (’05) from NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS), has been awarded a Developmental Education Initiative Redesign Sub-Grant from the Florida Department of Education. Reed is a professor of mathematics and curriculum coordinator on the Palatka campus of St. Johns…


GSCIS Alum Named Dean of Strayer’s School of Information Systems

Bill Dafnis, Ph.D., a 2009 alum of NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, has been named Dean of Strayer University’s School of Information Systems.


GSCIS Winter Working Paper Series Continues April 20

Virginia Commonwealth University Associate Professor Peter Aiken, Ph.D., presented his work titled “Use of the IEEE Codes of Conduct to Resolve Legal Disputes” during the continuation of the winter 2010 Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Working Paper Series on Apr. 7. The next forum meeting will take place…


GSCIS Working Paper Series Continues April 7

Florida Atlantic University professor Caryn Conley, Ph.D., presented her work titled “Work Design for Volunteers: The Case of Open Source Software Development” during the continuation of the winter 2010 Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences Working Paper Series on Feb. 16.


Interested in Becoming an Information Technology Leader? Visit the GSCIS Open House

Interested in becoming an information technology leader? Then visit NSU’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences during its Open House for all prospective students on Apr. 10 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Carl DeSantis Building on NSU’s main campus.


Some travel across globe to Miami to get iPad (Miami Herald)

Leo Irakliotis, the dean of Nova Southeastern University’s Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences and Apple enthusiast, ordered a 64 GB version of the iPad with 3G, which Apple says will be released sometime in June.


Circle of Friends Hosts “State of the University” Address with NSU Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr. as Keynote Speaker

The Circle of Friends of Nova Southeastern University’s Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center hosted their annual State of the University Address with NSU Chancellor Ray Ferrero, Jr. as the keynote speaker.


Stay Safe While Shopping Online This Holiday Season with Tips from NSU’s Computer Experts

“Internet users are constantly targeted by spam, ‘phishing’ scams, identity theft, and any number of other online attacks,” said Gurvirender Tejay, Ph.D., one of NSU’s information security experts from the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences.


GSCIS Professor Presents at American Educational Research Association

A paper by Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences professors Steve Terrell, Ed.D., Laurie Dringus, Ph.D., and Marti Snyder, Ph.D., was presented at the annual conference.


GSCIS Alumnus Named New Jersey Educator of the Year

Most recently, Palmer presented during the Florida Educational Technology Conference (FETC) in January 2009, a session entitled “Serving the School Community through Digital Storytelling.”


Edward Lieblein to Retire After Serving 16 Years as Dean of Nova Southeastern University’s Computer Science School

Edward Lieblein, Ph.D., will retire in May 2009 after serving as dean of the Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences (GSCIS) at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) in Fort Lauderdale for 16 years. A national search for his successor is being conducted.

Lieblein has had more than 50 years of experience as an executive and administrator in the public and private sectors. Throughout this time, he has also served as a professor and administrator in academia. Lieblein is an internationally recognized authority in the fields of computer science and information systems.


Power Will Be Revealed at Unveiling of Nova Southeastern University’s 2009 African Presence Art Exhibition

Art and artifacts depicting concepts of power from the rich cultural heritage of Africa will be on view from Feb. 4 through March 18, 2009 in the Second Floor Gallery of the Alvin Sherman Library, Research, and Information Technology Center, located on Nova Southeastern University’s (NSU) main campus at 3100 Ray Ferrero Jr. Boulevard in Davie.