Department of Computer Science - Appalachian State University

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Appalachian's Department of Computer Science provides a rigorous, high-quality education that prepares students for the computing industry or graduate education. Computer science programs are not easy, but the rewards can be outstanding.

Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology since 1988. Since 1997, we have offered a Master of Science program. Additionally, a Certificate Program in Computer Science is available for students with a bachelor's degree in some other discipline and seeking to retrain in computer science.

We invite you to browse our web site, visit our campus, or send email to learn more about our department. You will find a challenging curriculum, excellent facilities, and an accessible faculty committed to quality computer science education.

Events

Students receiving the Bachelors of Science degree will graduate on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. at the Holmes Convocation Center.
Students receiving the Masters of Science degree get hooded on Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. at the Holmes Convocation Center.
The CS Seminar course is having its annual "mini-conference". This year the theme is gaming. All are invited (DRINKS AND SNACKS WILL BE PROVIDED!). Thursday, May 1 at 2:00pm in CAP 112.
The CSEMS scholarship program encourages community building and mentoring. As part of this program, the CSEMS seminar invites the public to its External Scholars Talk Series - a variety of scientific, computing, and mathematical lectures - each Friday from 3-4pm in CAP 112.

Fri Apr 4   Dr. Brett Taubman (Chem)   Title to be announced.
Fri Mar 21   Dr. Brian Felkel (MathSci)   What is an actuary and why might you want to be one?
Fri Mar 7   Dr. Stephen R. Tate (UNC-Greensboro)   Security Challenges for CS Students
Fri Feb 22   Dr. Richard Gray (PHY)   Probing the Personalities of Stars
Fri Feb 15   Dr. Rahman Tashakkori (CS)   Mathematics, Symmetry and Visualization behind oriental rugs
Fri Feb 8   Dr. Ray Russell (CS)   The Life and Times of a Small Tech Business Entrepreneur
Fri Jan 25   Mr. Clark Hale (ASU '09, ACM, Sun)   Desktop Applications with NetBeans
The 11th Annual Celebration of Student Research and Creative Endeavors will be held Thursday, April 24, 2008. See OSR webpage for more info and talk to a CS professor.
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Headlines

Mr. Mitchell Jareo IV (an S-STEM scholar) and Mr. Noah Smith received the Computer Science Department Outstanding Senior award.
Mr. Josh Kelley (an S-STEM scholar) received the Walter C. Connolly Award for Physics and an NC Space Grant.
Congratulations to all graduates and honored students, and especially to these!
Each year the Office of Student Research holds an all-day "conference" showcasing student research and creative work. This year a number of CS students participated; here is a complete list.
Mr. Chris Ellsworth (BS '03, MS '08) was recently receieved the Outstanding Science Thesis award by the Graduate School. He also received the 2007-08 Sigma Xi Graduate Student Research award. Chris' faculty mentor was Prof. Barry Kurtz. Great work, Chris!
Mr. Andy Dalton (BS '00, MS '04) was recently awarded the Outstanding Graduate Researcher Award by the College of Engineering and Science at Clemson University. And more recently he also received the University level award, the highest honor a research student at Clemson can receive! Mr. Dalton has been accepted onto the faculty at Western Carolina University upon completion of his degree. Way to go, DOCTOR Dalton!

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Thank You for Your Service

Name Status Service

Kyle Cooper Graduated in 2003 Currently in Afghanistan

Nicholas Jenkins Graduated in 2006 Served in Iraq

Steve McKinney Graduated in 2006 Served in Kuwait

John Simmons Graduated in 2007 Served in Iraq

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