Computer Science News
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International student builds language skills and community through esports
For recent alumnus Yiming Liu, esports at UW-Eau Claire provided not only valuable and rewarding social networking but also a way to help improve his English language skills.
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UW-Eau Claire team places high in CypherCon 5.3 RC3 competition
A team of UW-Eau Claire computer science students attended CypherCon 5.3 RC3 conference April 28-30 at Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The team placed fourth out of 23 teams in a "Capture the Con" competition.
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Blugold senior geography student earns top honor from American Association of Geographers
Senior Matt Dewitte has been honored by the American Association of Geographers, one of only three students in the country to earn top honors for combining geographic and computer science in research and outreach.
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UW-Eau Claire receives major NSF grant for summer undergraduate research
UW-Eau Claire has received a nearly $400K grant from the National Science Foundation to support research opportunities in computational science for 10 students each summer for three years, positions expected to attract a diverse pool of applicants.
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Ninth annual Jig’s Up Blugold ice fishing contest set for Feb. 12
The ninth annual Jig's Up ice fishing contest will run from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. on Lake Wissota near The View bar and grill. Fish and raffle prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m.
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New grad 'pays it forward,' works to make computer science field more equitable and inclusive
“Pay it forward” has become a popular saying, but it’s long been a way of life for Alexis Lappe, a UW-Eau Claire senior who will graduate in December with a major in computer science-software engineering and a minor in communication studies.
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Blugolds' app project wins statewide business competition
A team of UW-Eau Claire students and recent graduates earned top honors in the 2020-21 WiSys APPStart Challenge, a statewide competition that connects mobile app ideas with the expertise and resources needed to launch them.
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Multiple research projects help Blugold gain skills, direction as she looks to future
Avi Devy Mohan transferred to UW-Eau Claire because of its undergraduate research program. Still, the Blugold — now a senior computer science and applied mathematics major — never imagined just how much research would shape her future plans.
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Research helps Blugold discover how computer science, health care intersect
This summer — thanks to his work on multiple research projects — Nichol He discovered he doesn’t have to choose between his two passions when planning for his future career because computer science and health care intersect in ways he never imagined.
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Building bridges between health care and higher education to enhance patient care
Dr. Rajeev Chaudhry — an expert in analyzing large datasets to help health care organizations improve patient care — began a new role with Mayo Clinic Health System that includes time to work with UW-Eau Claire faculty, staff and students on research.
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UW System Board of Regents approves new bioinformatics major at UW-Eau Claire
Students at UW-Eau Claire soon will have the opportunity to pursue a degree in bioinformatics, a specialty field that is increasingly in demand. The new interdisciplinary major will be offered beginning in fall 2022.
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Saturn’s upper atmosphere to be focus of March 12 ‘Ask a Scientist’ presentation
Jess Vriesema will present an overview of discoveries from NASA's recent Cassini mission beginning at 7 p.m. March 12 at the Acoustic Café in downtown Eau Claire. The event is free and open to all.
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NSF grant to boost supercomputing at UW-Eau Claire
A recent $350,000 award from the National Science Foundation will more than double the high-performance computing capacity for faculty and students at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, but the grant’s impact will not stop there.
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Student ingenuity at work: Clearwater Labs consulting
Clearwater Labs is a student innovation project aimed at providing technology based solutions to Eau Claire-area businesses, while offering students unique experiential learning opportunities that both challenge and empower.
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China 1+2+1 program: 54 new Blugolds begin two years of study
The Sino-American Dual-Degree Program has allowed UW-Eau Claire to forge unique new agreements with universities in China like the Changshu Institute of Technology, that just sent 54 new Blugolds to begin a two-year course of study at UW-Eau Claire.
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Blugold overcomes obstacles to find her place in the computer science world
As Hannah Borreson continues her studies in computer science, she is encouraging more women to pursue careers in programming. The computer science field offers endless opportunities, but is in need of more diversity among its programmers, she says.
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National competition prepares Blugolds for careers in cybersecurity
A team of UW-Eau Claire computer science students was among the top finishers in a national cybersecurity competition that helps prepare people for careers in the information security field.
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Blugold rescues threatened wildlife in the Galapagos Islands
As final exams ended this spring semester, most students could be seen packing up their dorms, soaking up the sun, and heading home to reunite with family. One Blugold you won’t find taking part in end of the year festivities, however, is Joel Wilson.
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UW-Eau Claire team places high in CypherCon 3.0 competition
UW-Eau Claire's team placed fourth out of 90 teams in the "Capture the Con" competition during CypherCon 3.0. The competition involved several challenges related to a variety of information security topics.
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Compete for cash prizes and other perks
Working on a research project that could ultimately benefit society? Have a business idea that could become the next big idea? Compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to increase exposure for your concept at the UWEC Quick Pitch on May 1.
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December commencement is a family tradition
Gathering in Zorn Arena is a December tradition for the Kronholm family. When she walks across the stage next month, Kelsey Kronholm will become the fourth member of her family to graduate from UW-Eau Claire — all during winter commencement ceremonies.
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‘Towers’ of Blugold support: Residence hall renamed for generous alumni couple
Towers Hall, UW-Eau Claire's largest residence hall, became Karlgaard Towers on Sept. 29 in recognition of Marilyn and David Karlgaard, Blugold alumni whose history of giving to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation includes the largest sum in support of student scholarships in university history.
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Seven faculty and staff recognized for excellence
Seven UW-Eau Claire faculty and staff members were recognized for excellence during the university's academic year opening meeting Aug. 22.
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Area students, teachers learn coding at summer camp
Students and teachers from Eau Claire schools spent a week learning coding as part of UW-Eau Claire’s coding camp, a summer program that introduces campers to computer science. Blugold Beginnings has offered the coding camp for several years, but this year for the first time three Eau Claire Area School District teachers are joining the 50 Chippewa Valley 6th-12th graders who participate. The teachers hope to learn how they can incorporate coding into their own teaching, something they say would be valuable given the level of interest their students have in technology.