2021 News Release Archive
Scott Campus Welcome Week | Monday, August 23 - Friday, August 27
August 09, 2021UNO is welcoming back Mavericks to the Fall 2021 semester with events, free food, and other activities.
2020 IS&T Points of Pride
May 25, 2021In an uncertain year, one thing remained steadfast: IS&T's commitment to delivering high-quality information technology education to students of all ages. Our research opportunities grew, we doubled down on our commitment to community service, and we got to do some pretty cool stuff.
Garcia-Murillo Chosen as Next Dean for College of Information Science & Technology
May 12, 2021Once 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.
High School Students: Apply Today to Work With Machine Learning
April 07, 2021High school students in 10th - 12th grade are welcome to apply to work with our faculty using machine learning and image data to study biofilm and materials informatics.
Helping AP Computer Science Students Level-Up Their Game
April 05, 2021Briana 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?
Turning Lemons into Class Projects: How One IS&T Professor Created a Class Out of the Pandemic
March 31, 2021Victor Winter, Ph.D., created an interactive class project to show students how data can be used to predict the way COVID-19 can spread.
Research Experience for Middle and High School Teachers
March 26, 2021Omaha area middle and high school teachers are welcome to apply for a 10-week long research program with our Computer Science department. This RET program will take place from May to July.
[Virtual] CodeCrush Keynote Speakers
March 22, 2021Join us to hear from Amy Kaden and Jocelyn Harper, two national leaders in STEM, as they tell their stories; March 25th and 27th!
Faculty Highlight: José Santos
February 26, 2021José Santos has joined our Computer Science department as a lecturer.
Ph.D. Stories: From Web Programmer to Department Chair, How the Ph.D. Program Changed the Life of One Alumni
February 15, 2021Alanah 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.
Faculty Highlight: Agatha Owora
February 15, 2021Agatha Owora joins our Computer Science faculty.
Ph.D. Stories: A Drive To Do Research
February 08, 2021Olimpiya 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.
New Faculty Highlight: Foluso Ayeni
February 08, 2021Foluso Ayeni is joining our Information Systems and Quantitative Analysis department.
New Faculty Highlight: Jorge Fandinno
January 22, 2021Jorge Fandinno is joining our Computer Science department as an assistant professor.
Ph.D. Stories: One Student's Journey to Achieve His Goals
January 13, 2021Abhishek 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.
[CANCELED] Nullify's High School Capture The Flag Cybersecurity Competition
October 15, 2020IS&T’s Nullify Computer Security Group invites high schoolers to participate in the fast-paced, exciting virtual competition that will take your skills to the next level.