News: Department of Computer Science
News stories from the summer featuring UNLV students and faculty.
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From de facto time machines to the story behind your TV static, UNLV cosmologist and computer scientist Paul La Plante shares four facts you probably didn’t know about the universe.
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UNLV Global Entrepreneurship Experience Program students learn about Chile's authoritarian political history and the impact on today's economy.
News highlights featuring UNLV faculty and students who made local and national headlines.
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A roundup of students and faculty whose innovation and expertise made news headlines.
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Students gain workforce-ready training and experience for much-in-demand cybersecurity jobs.
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GenCyber Camp already is reaping rewards by turning high school participants into UNLV computer science majors.
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Lied Library’s Makerspace has let students dive into DIY projects. With more facilities on the way, UNLV is creating a pipeline for students to take their ideas from dorm-room dream to mass-produced products.
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Alumni volunteers encouraged to give back by helping students develop their professional skills.
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Students in the Las Vegas Scholars Program find support, sense of belonging and success on campus
Where to start? At UNLV’s annual GenCyber Camp.
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U.S. News & World Report’s annual list of top graduate and professional schools ranks 26 UNLV programs within nation’s top 100.