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2/20/09: Wireless door-lock invention is buzzing online
Ziyan Zhou (CS) and Zachery Shivers (EE), members of the Robotics Club, submitted their wireless door-lock entry to the 2010 Texas Instruments Ultra Low-Power Challenge. Ever since then, a video about the project design has been front-page news on such high tech blog sites as Gizmodo and Hack-a-Day. directory |
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2/15/10: A.I. developed to compete in “Battle Royale”
1st year CS students designed and implemented computer based players to battle in the “Amazing Labyrinth” board game. The competition was designed to help students learn about the unique algorithms and data representations required to develop an artificially intelligent game player. Special thanks to CS student Paul Solt for his work in developing this tool. (more) directory |
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2/10/09: “Teaching a Useful Logic”
Dr. David Gries, Professor of Computer Science at Cornell University, is speaking about different ways to teach and understand logic by using Calculational Logic. Greis is known for his research in compiling and programming methodology. directory |
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2/1/10: Robotic dinosaur helps students discover CS
Barbara Ericson, Dir. of Computing Outreach at Georgia Tech, visited the CS Dept. to speak with CS professors and local high school teachers about ways to increase interest in CS. PLEO, a robotic dinosaur that interacts with humans, is one of the tools she uses to accomplish this. (PLEO) directory |
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1/15/10: Brain machine relaxes
After learning about brain machines or “Auditory Visual Stimulation Devices (AVS)” during a recent co-op, CS student/CSH member Andrei Mouravski decided he wanted to build one of his own. Using a kit sold online, a soldering gun, and glue he was able to assemble his machine. This and other CSH projects can be found here. directory |
CS student Andrei Mouravski |
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1/4/10: Holiday Spirit Shines in CS
This year faculty, staff, and students had the opportunity to serve dinner to 69 people at the Open Door Mission. RIT’s female ensemble Encore provided holiday music that warmed the soul and the Computer Science Community hosted a dodge ball tournament to support the drive. A $400 check, clothing, and food were presented to the mission. directory |
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12/12/09: Croatia Study Abroad - Spring '093
Have you heard about the study abroad trip to Dubrovnik, Croatia this Spring? A group of RIT students will travel with a CS professor and have the opportunity to take 2 CS courses and 1 elective. No language requirements. (more) directory |
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12/7/09: National CS Education Week
The U.S. House of Rep's passed a resolution to make the week of December 7th “National CS Education Week.” Citing the influence of computing technology as a significant contributor to U.S. economic output, the House calls on educators to improve computer science learning at all educational levels. (more) directory |
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