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It became scientifically important to raise the scientific and technology level of Saudi leaderships and decision makers in the information technology fields. This can be achieved through university graduate programs. The Kingdom’s Information Technology National Plan shows that there is a fast growing demand in the next decade for cadre in advanced scientific and professional areas of computers and communication technologies. The study proposed number of recommendations to address the high shortage level of specialized cadres in information technology. The most important of which is to increase the recourses of the information technology departments, the expansion in postgraduate programs to qualify Saudi teaching staff and academic faculty. Another important recommendation is to facilitate the attraction of distinguished scholars and scientists in information technology in order to transfer of expertise and learning from the international experiences. From these standpoints, a graduate joint Ph.D. program between 3 departments of the college is proposed herewith to contribute to provide graduate studies and advanced research in the fields of computer science, computer engineering and information systems. This will contribute in creating qualified researchers and faculty members in the area of computer and information sciences. 

Degree Name:

PhD program in Information Systems.

Educational Objectives:

• To promote advanced research and scientific publication and to contribute to the future scientific and technical world advancement in computer science and engineering, and information technology;
• To prepare highly specialized scholars, professionals and Saudis research personnel, manpower and expertise that meet the Saudi society development needs, and jobs demand; and support the successful transfer of advanced information technologies in industry, academic and scientific sectors. 
• To create solutions for the persistent IT problems in the public and governmental institutions through a higher level of applied research and IT technology transfer;
• To provide graduate students and Saudis researchers with skills, means, methodology, innovation and scientific approaches necessary for distinguished professionals in IT sectors.
• Applicant must hold a full-time bachelor's degree in any computer discipline from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of "Very Good" (3.75/5) GPA or equivalent.
• Applicant must hold a full-time master's degree in information systems or computer-related disciplines from KSU or any accredited university, with a minimum of "Very Good" (3.75/5) GPA or equivalent; for relevant disciplines, the applicant must refer to the concerned department before starting the application process on the electronic portal.
• An applicant must submit an English language test result. 
• An applicant must submit GRE GENRAL test result.
• Applicant's CV along with copies of all required documents.
• Submission of an essay pointing out research interests, publications, awards, etc. as well as clearly enumerating at least three research interests arranged according to priority (along with copies of all relevant documents. 

Degree Requirements:

• 3 credit hours of program general courses or university graduate courses as approved by the supervisor.
• 6 credit hours outside student’s track from the common courses offered by other tracks of the program.
• 7 credit hours of compulsory courses in student’s track. 
• 9 credit hours of elective courses in student’s track.
• No more than two courses from Master Program level are counted for the course requirements in the PhD program.
• To pass a comprehensive exam in his specialty or other subspecialties decided by the program council and according to the general rules for the comprehensive exam as issued by the deanship of graduate studies
• Completion and successful defense of an original thesis.
• To publish or obtain an acceptance for at least one publication in a specialized referred venue according to student’s track.

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"Computer science spans a wide range, from its theoretical and algorithmic foundations to cutting-edge developments in robotics, computer vision, intelligent systems, bioinformatics, and other exciting areas. We can think of the work of computer scientists as falling into three categories.

• They design and implement software. Computer scientists take on challenging programming jobs. They also supervise other programmers, keeping them aware of new approaches.
• They devise new ways to use computers. Progress in the CS areas of networking, database, and human-computer-interface enabled the development of the World Wide Web. Now CS researchers are working with scientists from other fields to make robots become practical and intelligent aides, to use databases to create new knowledge, and to use computers to help decipher the secrets of our DNA.
• They develop effective ways to solve computing problems. For example, computer scientists develop the best possible ways to store information in databases, send data over networks, and display complex images. Their theoretical background allows them to determine the best performance possible, and their study of algorithms helps them to develop new approaches that provide better performance.

Computer science spans the range from theory through programming. Curricula that reflect this breadth are sometimes criticized for failing to prepare graduates for specific jobs. While other disciplines may produce graduates with more immediately relevant job-related skills, computer science offers a comprehensive foundation that permits graduates to adapt to new technologies and new ideas." Source   ACM Computing Curricula 2005, pp.13-14

Degree Programs in Computer Science

The following provides the degree options available for the Computer Science (CS) program:

Program Description

The MSCS program is designed to serve two kinds of qualified students who want to further their study in computer science: those who have BS degree in computer science, and those with undergraduate degrees in areas other than CS with required computer science and mathematics course work.

The MSCS offers excellent curriculum that blends theoretic foundations of computer science with the state-of-the-art computing technologies. The program provides students with opportunities in computer science research, advanced project development and interdisciplinary study, with maximum of flexibility in study plans and class attendance options.a research-oriented computer science graduate program, with applied computing options, and in interdisciplinary option. Courses are offered using a hybrid distance learning delivery model that supports remote attendance and asynchronous attendance.

For more information regarding this program please visit the College of Computing and Software Engineering website .

This innovative and interdisciplinary Computer Science program opens doors to a variety of computing careers. Students may combine computer science with a variety of other disciplines through a formal minor. The program also works well as a double-major. Applied Computer Science is less formal and mathematical and instead focuses more on applied computing, providing a well-rounded and balanced university educational experience. The BA targets emerging fields within computer science including those spanning other disciplines. Coursework includes Web Development, Social Media, Database, Game Design, Linux OS, Mobile Computing, Data Warehousing, Cloud Computing, Data Mining, and Robotics. The BA can integrate with many other disciplines through the required minor; particularly strong minors include Information Technology, security, business minors, Geographical Information Systems, and the sciences.

Early career job titles include:

• Digital media designer
• Computer programmer
• Computer game designer
• Software developer

The program in computer science (CS) provides a blend of the foundations of CS and applications in the information technology (IT) industry. The CS program emphasizes the study of computer systems architecture, software development, and data communications. Core technology areas include programming, computer architecture, operating systems, data communication, database systems, and software engineering. These areas are supported by a strong foundation in computing principles such as the design of programming languages, data structures, and operating system principles. The program includes a mathematics component and mathematics concepts are incorporated into many of the major courses. A certificate in Mathematical Foundations of Computing is also available. CS majors are strongly advised to take advantage of this new option for credentialing their academic accomplishments.

Graduates of the CS program are prepared for a variety of careers in CS and IT, especially in the development of software for distributed systems. Example job titles from KSU graduates of the CS program include information technology specialist, programmer analyst, software engineer, network administrator, and software consultant. This program also prepares students for graduate studies in IT-related fields.

For students interested in developing their knowledge and credentials in the computing area. The minor is approachable for students from a variety of majors with a technical interest, with MATH1112 or MATH1113 as the math prerequisite to CS 1301. The student must earn a ‘C’ or better in all courses for the minor. At least 12 hours of a minor must be non-duplicative with the course requirements of the student’s major, with 9 hours of upper-division.

The MSCS program serves two audiences: the student of computer science with a research-oriented program; and the industry practitioner with an applied program. In order to serve these two audiences, the program has a thesis option, a variety of applied tracks, an Interdisciplinary Study option, and a Technology Commercialization option. This graduate certificate serves the practitioner with a foundations-building graduate certificate for the student without an undergraduate degree in the discipline.

The Graduate Certificate in CS Foundations develops a breadth of knowledge across the computer science discipline, necessary to sustain graduate study in computer science. The MS CS Admissions Committee may optionally conditionally admit applicants lacking foundational knowledge in computer science, with the requirement to complete this certificate program.

This certification program serves students interested in developing expertise in High Performance Computing Clusters (HPCC), and Big Data Analytics using Lexis Nexis technologies. This is a graduate level certificate requiring for admission either practitioner experience in this area or a solid undergraduate foundation in computing and statistics. All courses include both theory (math and statistics concepts and computer science) and hands-on applied activities and lab experiments, investigations, and programming and software development using Lexis Nexis technologies.

This graduate certificate program is appropriate for students from a variety of academic backgrounds with sufficient math, stats, and computer programming background and experience. This certificate is a stand-alone certificate, whose courses may be allowed as electives in some graduate programs.

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Interim Department Chair: Dr. Rebecca Rutherfoord

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science in the College of Science and Mathematics at Kennesaw State University. The Computer Science (CS) Department offers three degree programs: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science , Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computer Science and Master of Science in Computer Science . The ABET-accredited undergraduate program in CS is based on a strong technical foundation including programming principles, systems analysis, systems architecture, data communications, and database design and management. The CS degree program requires more upper-level mathematics. The MSCS program is perfect for working professionals who have IT industry experience and are interested in obtaining a graduate degree in computer science.

The department serves both traditional and non-traditional students. Many of our students work full or part-time, often in the computing field. Many are returning to school in order to finish work started many years earlier. To serve this diverse group, the department offers a full program at night as well as during the day.

The CS department provides education that is practical, technical, analytical, quantitative, conceptual, and current. Fluent in Windows, UNIX, Oracle, C++, Java, Visual Basic, and many other technologies, graduates of the CS program at KSU are in high demand. KSU's CS graduates are experiencing highly successful careers. Their job descriptions include systems analysis, programming, data communications, end-user support, database administration, consulting, and top management.

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Kennesaw State establishes doctoral degree program in computer science

KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 8, 2022

The new Ph.D. in Computer Science is an innovative program that blends the highest level of theoretical foundations with the practice of computer science. The program will focus on computer theory, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces. The program will build on established practices that enable students to work on real-world research problems and gain valuable work experience. 

“This program further builds on the roadmap Kennesaw State has developed to help us become one of the top R2 research universities in the country. By increasing the number of programs we offer to students interested in pursuing advanced degrees, and generating more faculty and student research opportunities, KSU will continue our commitment to the development of a highly educated workforce for Georgia,” Interim President Kathy Schwaig said. 

Earlier this month, KSU was again designated as a doctoral university with high research activity, or an R2 university, by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education report. This placed the institution among the largest suburban research universities in the U.S.  

Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Georgia Department of Labor lists computer occupations on its “Hot Careers” list as computer-related jobs offer wages above the state average, have faster than state average job growth, and have at least 400 annual openings.

Kennesaw State’s program requires six credit hours of internship, which will allow students to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world applications. 

“This program supports the College of Computing and Software Engineering’s desire to produce cutting-edge researchers and well-prepared educators in high-demand computing areas,” Dean Sumanth Yenduri said. “The program design builds on established practices by enabling students to work on real-world research problems and gain valuable experiences.”

Students can enroll in the program for the fall 2022 semester.

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Doctor of philosophy in computer science, electrical engineering and computer science.

The technological advances that have made our society what it is today are considerably credited to the efforts of electrical engineers, computer engineers, and computer scientists. Among these advances are radio, television, telephones, wireless and mobile communications, personal computers, workstations, mainframe computers, aircraft avionics, satellite electronics, automobile electronics, office machinery, medical electronic equipment, video games, electric power generation and distribution systems, telecommunications, computer networks (including the Internet), personal entertainment products, radar, defense electronics, artificial intelligence, and a variety of computer software.

Vision and Mission

The vision of the EECS department is to provide a stimulating and challenging intellectual environment, including:

• To have classes populated by outstanding students;
• To be world class in an increasing number of selected areas of research; and
• To have faculty members with high visibility among their peers.

The mission of the EECS department is:

• To educate the next generation of electrical engineers, computer engineers, and computer scientists;
• To discover, apply, and disseminate knowledge; and
• To be an asset to the community and to society.

Graduate Admission

Admission is open to college and university graduates whose previous records indicate an ability to succeed with graduate work in the chosen discipline. Applicants with strong academic credentials may be admitted directly into the Ph.D. Computer Science program without an M.S. in the requisite field.

Applicants must demonstrate evidence of aptitude for graduate work, as shown by suitable performance in undergraduate and any graduate course work, by aptitude test scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and by academic letters of reference.

Unless the applicant’s native language is English or the applicant has received a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited U.S. institution of higher education, he or she must meet the department’s standard for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is higher than the general KU requirement. Applicants for graduate teaching assistantships must earn satisfactory scores on the Test of Spoken English.

Application Information & Deadlines

Fall Priority Deadline: December 15

Spring Priority Deadline: September 30

Applications will be accepted after the priority deadlines listed above, but those applicants may not be considered for fellowships and assistantships. All application materials must be submitted by March 1 (Fall semester admission) and October 1 (Spring semester admission). See the Graduate Studies website for the application procedure and fees.

International students and students who indicated English as a second language, are required to show proof of English proficiency for admission purposes and must check-in at the  Applied English Center  (AEC) upon arrival on campus for orientation. This process serves to confirm each student's level of English proficiency and determine whether English courses will be included as a requirement of the student’s academic program. Note: Students who demonstrate English proficiency  at the waiver level  or who have earned a degree from one of the specified English-speaking countries listed in the policy are not required to check in at the AEC (see eligibility requirements on the Graduate Studies  website ).

Application Materials

• Online Application
• GRE scores (school code 6871).
• Statement of Objectives and resume
• Official transcript
• Letters of recommendation
• TOEFL scores (international students)
• Financial statement (international students only)

All application materials should be submitted online .

Visiting Us

The graduate program staff is happy to work with all prospective students in determining the fit between the student and the program. We feel that visiting our campus in Lawrence is a very important step. In order to facilitate your visit to KU, there are two main options:

The first, and most preferred, option entails simply applying for admission to the program. All prospective students are welcome to attend our Graduate Open House in mid-October or mid-March. Eligible admitted students may be invited to participate in Campus Visit Days in late February (prior to the fall semester of your intended matriculation). These organized campus visit opportunities will allow you to gather a great deal of first-hand information which we hope will help you in making a final decision about whether to attend KU.

The second option is making arrangements to visit us on your own, outside of organized events. With early notification, we will do our best to work with you to provide information and schedule appointments with faculty when possible. Please contact us if you feel that this is the best option for you.

Contact Information

Please contact the EECS Program Coordinator at [email protected] or (785) 864-4487, to schedule a visit or with questions about the application process.

The University of Kansas Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Graduate Office Eaton Hall 1520 W. 15th Street, Suite 2001E Lawrence, KS 66045

Ph.D. Degree Requirements

Requirements for EECS doctoral degree program in Computer Science.

• First semester select a major advisor and a doctoral committee
• Submit plan of study to be approved by committee
• Qualifying examination
• Annual Ph.D. Activity Report (PHAR)
• Comprehensive examination
• Dissertation
• Final oral examination

During the first semester of the program, Doctoral students must take at least one semester of  EECS 802  Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Colloquium and Seminar on Professional Issues, they must have an approved  Plan of Study  on file.

In the first semester, the student must select a major advisor and a committee. The student’s committee consists of a minimum of 5 graduate faculty members and is chaired by the major advisor. The advisor and at least 2 other members of the committee must be tenured or tenure-track members of the graduate faculty in EECS, and 1 committee member must be the Graduate Studies Representative, a regular KU graduate faculty member outside of the EECS department (for more information, see the policy  here ). The role of this member as the Graduate Studies representative is designed to assure the appropriate standard of fairness, professionalism, judgment, and skill are applied throughout the examination process for the benefit of the institution and in the best interest of the student. As an independent participant observer, this member should have no personal or professional duality/conflict of interest with other members of the committee or the student that would prevent him or her from the unbiased fulfillment of these responsibilities. This committee guides the student’s selection of courses, participates in the comprehensive and final examinations, and helps the student select a topic for research leading to the dissertation. Should the student’s interests change, the committee membership may be changed accordingly, with the approval of the department’s graduate studies committee.

 Course Requirements:

Students admitted to the program with their M.S. degree must complete:

• EECS Colloquium (EECS 802), recommend taking it your first semester
• Minimum of 18 credit hours of approved course work
• Minimum of 15 credit hours of course work must be EECS numbered 700 or higher, excluding Directed Graduate Reading (EECS 801) Graduate Problems (EECS 891), Master's Thesis (EECS 899), and Post-Master's Research (EECS 998).
• Minimum of 18 semester credit hours of doctoral dissertation (EECS 999)
• EECS 999 hours can only be counted toward degree after passing the Comprehensive Examination

Students admitted to the program without their M.S. degree must complete:

• Minimum of 42 credit hours of approved course work
• Minimum of 30 credit hours of course work must be EECS numbered 700 or higher, excluding Directed Graduate Reading (EECS 801), Graduate Problems (EECS 891), Master's Thesis (EECS 899), and Post-Master's Research (EECS 998).

Each doctoral student must pass a doctoral qualifying examination, which also meets the research skills requirement. This is an assessment of the student’s ability to conduct PhD-level scholarship based on classroom performance, written research and an oral examination to be given by a committee of tenured/tenure track graduate faculty members.

Each doctoral student must take the doctoral comprehensive examination after passing the qualifying examination, completing the research skills and responsible scholarship requirements, and completing at least ¾ of the coursework requirement beyond the M.S. The student must complete the comprehensive examination before detailed work on the Ph.D. dissertation begins. Before the examination, the student must submit in writing to the committee a detailed proposal for a possible Ph.D. dissertation. In the comprehensive examination, the student is examined upon the proposal and on knowledge and insight in the specialization, and a dissertation committee is formed.

Following completion of the Ph.D. dissertation, the candidate must defend the dissertation in an oral final examination. The examining committee is once again constituted as in the comprehensive oral examination.

For more information on the degree, you can refer to our website: https://eecs.ku.edu/phd-programs .

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Eight K-State students selected for National Science Foundation graduate research awards

MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Eight current and former Kansas State University students were selected for National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship awards.

The Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000.

K-State officials said the current students selected for the program include:

• Kalea Nippert, senior in ecology and evolutionary biology,  St. George
• Kale Stahl, senior in applied mathematics and physics, Topeka
• Carson Connard ,  senior in mathematics, The Woodlands, Texas
• Shannon Ruble, doctoral student in psychology, Parkersburg, West Virginia

The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, or NSF GRFP, recognizes graduate students pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in mathematics, engineering, technology or science. Its purpose is to maintain quality, vitality and diversity in the nation’s scientific and engineering workforce.

“These exceptional students have been honored with this prestigious fellowship, showcasing not only their academic ability but also their commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge,” said David Rosowsky, vice president for research. “We are proud of their achievements and anticipate the groundbreaking discoveries and innovations they will lead in the future.”

Nippert, who will graduate in May, has been completing an undergraduate research project under Zak Ratajczak, assistant professor of biology, since 2022. Her research is focused on understanding extreme fire effects within woody plant communities and if extreme fire could be used as a management strategy to control woody encroachment occurring throughout global grassland and savanna ecosystems.

“The NSF GRFP will allow me to be fully funded — my tuition will be paid for the duration of my Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina Greensboro,” Nippert said. “This will help me reach my goals of getting a Ph.D. and becoming a research ecologist. I am very honored and excited to have the chance to receive the GRFP.”

Stahl is researching inverse scattering problems, with Dinh-Liem Nguyen, associate professor of mathematics. The purpose of their research is to develop a stable “imaging functional” for periodic objects.

“The GRF is a very prestigious award, and receiving it will allow me to focus on research and passing my qualifying exams in my first years of graduate school,” Stahl said. “I will be attending Purdue University’s mathematics Ph.D. program in the fall, and this fellowship will allow me to start research almost immediately. I’m very excited that I will be able to do more research earlier, as research is by far my favorite part of studying mathematics.”

Connard, who will graduate Summa Cum Laude in May, is working with Lino Amorim, associate professor of mathematics, on a project focused on developing algebraic invariants for Lagrangian suborbifolds.

“The GRFP will not only allow me to focus significantly more time and energy on research in graduate school, but it will also allow me to live more comfortably due to the generous size of the fellowship,” Connard said. “I intend to pursue my Ph.D., and I aim to work in research — ideally in the academic realm — as a career. I am absolutely and completely honored to have received this prestigious distinction, and I have only just begun to reap its benefits.”

Connard will attend the University of Washington in the fall to pursue his Ph.D.

Ruble is in her second year studying neural mechanisms of fear and avoidance behaviors in rats and how social interactions impact them. She is conducting her research with Maria Diehl, professor of psychological sciences.

Ruble, who will complete her doctorate in the spring of 2027, said that after she earns her Ph.D., she plans to pursue a career in either academia or science communication.

“The NSF GRFP provides me with an opportunity to conduct high-quality research and communicate the findings through publications and conference presentations,” Ruble said. “I will also be able to mentor undergraduates involved in my GRFP-funded work and help them pursue careers in STEM as I would in a future career in academia.”

• Abigail Schmidt, senior in environmental biology and natural resources and environmental science, Shawnee , was named honorable mention.

Schmidt’s research focuses on how climate extremes, like drought, will impact ecosystem structure and function.

Ratajczak, assistant professor biology, is her research mentor. Schmidt will attend graduate school at Utah State University to study savanna ecosystems.

Along with Nippert, Stahl, Connard, Ruble and Schmidt, three recent K-State graduates were also selected for the fellowship or named honorable mention:

• Reilly Jensen, a May 2021 bachelor’s graduate in Spanish and biology, Buhler , who is at Wichita State University, fellowship recipient
• Maxwell Harman, a May 2022 bachelor’s graduate in biochemistry, Inman , who is now at Michigan State University, fellowship recipient
• Cole Wilson, May 2021 bachelor’s graduate in biochemistry, Wichita , who is now at Northwestern University, honorable mention.

Please visit the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program website for more information about the program.

Kansas State University undergraduates and first-year graduate students interested in applying for the NSF Graduate Fellowship should contact Beth Powers, director of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research and the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships at [email protected] .

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ECEE students earn college undergraduate awards 2024

Two exceptional students from the Department of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) have earned 2024 Graduating Student Awards from the College of Engineering and Applied Science. 

These honors are awarded to seniors who are nominated by faculty, staff or fellow students for their outstanding contributions and achievements.

ECEE students will celebrate graduation on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. at the Business Field.

Perseverance Award

Bruno Armas BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering

This award recognizes undergraduate students who persevere despite adversity – above and beyond the inherent perseverance needed in any engineering major.

What are your plans after graduation?  I am still seeking full-time employment. I have two trips to California in the works with one road trip with friends and the other to go to San Diego Comic Con. 

Your perseverance speaks volumes. How did perseverance and resilience help you tackle challenges? Since the beginning, my college career has been characterized by numerous obstacles, setbacks and challenges, which all seemed insurmountable at the time. No challenge has changed and defined me more than taking nearly two years away from school to support my family during the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter how impossible my situation seemed, commuting more than 40 miles for two semesters while taking a full course load, I always reminded myself that I am living out my dream. This was the second chance that I fought for and that I never take my education for granted. 

How has your involvement with CU Engineering helped your journey? I continued to work at the BOLD Center as a peer mentor to scholars and met with my academic coach every two weeks. I was involved as a board member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. As a student leader, I shared my lessons learned and provided support to other engineering students. I’ve been eager to share those experiences through my leadership in the BOLD community and as a leader. I will be graduating this upcoming May with a degree in electrical and computer engineering. The sacrifices and changes I made ultimately led to success and a foundational achievement that has brought me to this moment today. 

What will you miss the most from your CU Engineering experience? What I will miss the most from CU Engineering were the long nights in the electronics lab with my friends.

What has been an important moment during your time with Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering? My favorite memory at ECEE is the eruption of excitement that my lab partner, Sam Feller, and I felt when we were finally able to pulse an LED for three seconds after hours of working in embedded systems. 

What is a piece of advance you have for future engineering students? My advice for future students is that your goals can always be reality. Be flexible to accomplish your goals in ways that you didn’t envision. No matter the outcome, keep working for your dreams. Always be solution-focused despite obstacles, setbacks and hardships. I have accomplished this not only for me, but for everyone who helped me on this journey. 

Community Impact Award

Jasleen K. Batra BS in Electrical & Computer Engineering

This award recognizes undergraduate students who contribute to improving their department, program, college, university and/or local community.

What are your plans after graduation? I am pursuing a master’s in electrical engineering at CU Boulder to conduct thesis research in radiative transfer and remote sensing! 

What has been an important moment during your time with Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering? Midway through my first semester of sophomore year, I switched into the Electrical & Computer Engineering major, which led me to being incredibly behind in classes. I remember struggling a lot each week, and I frequently questioned if I had made the right decision switching majors. One week in particular, I was overwhelmed with staying up to date with new coursework. I reached out to a friend who gave me advice I still carry with me two years later.

He told me the responsibility in obtaining my degree was mine and mine only. If I was serious about the degree, I’d do anything and everything it took to finish it. It reminds me of one of my favorite poems, Invictus, where the author finishes the poem with, “It matters now how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate, I am the captain of my soul.” This moment highlighted just how empowering it can be to take hold of a circumstance, even if less than ideal. Here I was, questioning if I had what it took to be an engineer, absolutely entrenched within a difficult academic situation. This is my favorite memory at ECEE because it showed me that good engineers and scientists struggle, but being able to put yourself in the driver’s seat makes life easier to manage.

What will you miss the most from CU Engineering? I am going to miss the plethora of research opportunities. Through my time in undergrad, I have been involved with a variety of remote sensing, quantum, and space weather research projects through the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and it’s amazing to me that these opportunities are open to students. From a young age, I was always curious about weather and how it worked. When I got to university, I was able to explore weather-based research that provided me a more solid understanding of weather dynamics not only here on Earth, but in space as well. When you do research, it feels like you’re contributing to something bigger than yourself, and it’s an amazing feeling. 

What is a piece of advice you have for future engineering students? The best way to succeed in engineering is by supporting, collaborating and receiving support. Your strongest relationships will come from struggling alongside others, whether that be through homework, exams or through life in general. I am still in this major because I had a support system. Be the reason someone stays in engineering. There will always be a million reasons to not do something. By holding out a helping hand, you will be surprised by who you meet, who will inspire you and who will introduce you to the next step in your career. And while you’re developing your career, you’ll know who to point your friends and peers to as they develop theirs.

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MANHATTAN — Eight current and former K-State students were selected or named honorable mention for the National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program , a five-year fellowship that includes an annual stipend of $37,000. The current students selected for the program are Kalea Nippert, senior in ecology and evolutionary biology, St. George ; Kale Stahl, senior in applied mathematics and physics, Topeka ; Carson Connard , senior in mathematics, The Woodlands, Texas ; and Shannon Ruble, doctoral student in psychology, Parkersburg, West Virginia . The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program, or NSF GRFP, recognizes graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in mathematics, engineering, technology or science. Its purpose is to maintain quality, vitality and diversity in the nation's scientific and engineering workforce. "These exceptional students have been honored with this prestigious fellowship, showcasing not only their academic ability but also their commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge," said David Rosowsky, vice president for research. "We are proud of their achievements and anticipate the groundbreaking discoveries and innovations they will lead in the future." Nippert, who will graduate in May, has been completing an undergraduate research project under Zak Ratajczak, assistant professor of biology, since 2022. Her research is focused on understanding extreme fire effects within woody plant communities and if extreme fire could be used as a management strategy to control woody encroachment occurring throughout global grassland and savanna ecosystems. "The NSF GRFP will allow me to be fully funded — my tuition will be paid for the duration of my Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina Greensboro," Nippert said. "This will help me reach my goals of getting a Ph.D. and becoming a research ecologist. I am very honored and excited to have the chance to receive the GRFP." Stahl is researching inverse scattering problems, with Dinh-Liem Nguyen, associate professor of mathematics. The purpose of their research is to develop a stable "imaging functional" for periodic objects. "The GRF is a very prestigious award, and receiving it will allow me to focus on research and passing my qualifying exams in my first years of graduate school," Stahl said. "I will be attending Purdue University's mathematics Ph.D. program in the fall, and this fellowship will allow me to start research almost immediately. I'm very excited that I will be able to do more research earlier, as research is by far my favorite part of studying mathematics." Connard, who will graduate Summa Cum Laude in May, is working with Lino Amorim, associate professor of mathematics, on a project focused on developing algebraic invariants for Lagrangian suborbifolds. "The GRFP will not only allow me to focus significantly more time and energy on research in graduate school, but it will also allow me to live more comfortably due to the generous size of the fellowship," Connard said. "I intend to pursue my Ph.D., and I aim to work in research — ideally in the academic realm — as a career. I am absolutely and completely honored to have received this prestigious distinction, and I have only just begun to reap its benefits." Connard will attend the University of Washington in the fall to pursue his Ph.D. Ruble is in her second year studying neural mechanisms of fear and avoidance behaviors in rats and how social interactions impact them. She is conducting her research with Maria Diehl, professor of psychological sciences. Ruble, who will complete her doctorate in the spring of 2027, said that after she earns her Ph.D., she plans to pursue a career in either academia or science communication. "The NSF GRFP provides me with an opportunity to conduct high-quality research and communicate the findings through publications and conference presentations," Ruble said. "I will also be able to mentor undergraduates involved in my GRFP-funded work and help them pursue careers in STEM as I would in a future career in academia." Abigail Schmidt, senior in environmental biology and natural resources and environmental science, Shawnee , was named honorable mention. Her research focuses on how climate extremes, like drought, will impact ecosystem structure and function. Ratajczak, assistant professor biology, is her research mentor. Schmidt will attend graduate school at Utah State University to study savanna ecosystems. Along with Nippert, Stahl, Connard, Ruble and Schmidt, three recent K-State graduates were also selected for the fellowship or named honorable mention: Reilly Jensen, a May 2021 bachelor's graduate in Spanish and biology, Buhler , who is at Wichita State University, fellowship recipient; Maxwell Harman, a May 2022 bachelor's graduate in biochemistry, Inman , who is now at Michigan State University, fellowship recipient; and Cole Wilson, May 2021 bachelor's graduate in biochemistry, Wichita , who is now at Northwestern University, honorable mention. Please visit the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program website for more information about the program. Kansas State University undergraduates and first-year graduate students interested in applying for the NSF Graduate Fellowship should contact Beth Powers, director of Scholar Development and Undergraduate Research and the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships , at [email protected] .

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Onrí Jay Benally receives 2024 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

Doctoral student Onrí Jay Benally is a 2024 recipient of the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Benally is currently pursuing his doctoral research under the guidance of Distinguished McKnight Professor and Robert F. Hartmann chair Jian-Ping Wang exploring the world of quantum computing and spintronic devices. 

A Navaho (Diné) tribesman and carpenter, Benally comes to us from the mountains of Red Valley and Oak Springs, Arizona. After graduating from tribal high school, he found himself building off-road electric vehicles at a Utah State University lab led by Professors Curtiz Frazier and Jared Barrett. Two years later, in 2017, he transferred to the University of Minnesota and accepted a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) through the NSF-funded Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at the University. During this time, he worked with Professor Vlad Pribiag (School of Physics and Astronomy) building nanoelectronic devices in the cleanroom for Majorana fermion research. The REU was Benally’s first brush with quantum technology exploration. He returned to the MRSEC REU in summer 2018 and this time he worked with Wang on micro and nanoscale magnetic tunnel junctions for classical computer memory and logic applications. He earned his bachelor’s degree in multidisciplinary studies from the University in 2021. 

While Benally was working on his undergraduate degree, he earned an IBM certificate in quantum computation using Qiskit, and began hypothesizing how metallic-based spintronics and new architectures could be used to support the expansion of quantum supercomputing worldwide. The initial hypothesis motivated him to enter ECE’s doctoral program in fall 2022. 

Reflecting on his interest in quantum technology and his skills as a carpenter, Benally says, "Carpentry was my livelihood on the tribe before completing my undergraduate degree. It is a big part of who I am and has indirectly led to my success as a nanofabricator of spintronics and quantum chips." Benally shares that one of his first toys as a kid was a toy hammer. 

Benally’s research interests revolve around the engineering of quantum computing hardware and spintronic devices. An interdisciplinary area, his research involves the nanofabrication of ultrafast nanoscale magnetic tunnel junctions, cryogenic magnetic random-access memory (cryo-MRAM), and hybrid spintronic quantum processing units (QPUs), systems that can form scalable, sustainable quantum hardware architectures. Under the guidance of Wang, Benally designs and fabricates these systems at the Minnesota Nano Center at the University. Benally addressed these new developments in his keynote speech at the Arizona State University-led Quantum Collaborative Summit this past fall in San Antonio, Texas. Over the upcoming summer, Benally will be a graduate intern with IBM Research in Yorktown Heights, New York. As a quantum hardware engineer, he will be working on cutting edge cryogenic electronics for large-scale superconducting quantum computers.

Benally has accepted the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and feels honored to start delivering on his proposed ideas on supporting quantum supercomputing through spintronics and new architectures. 

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Dr. Puneeth Padmayya wins first place for innovative crime scene analysis research

Dr. Puneeth Kumar Bolugallu Padmayya, a graduate student in the Department of Computer and Information Science at Alcorn State University, won first place in the graduate poster presentation at the ninth annual LSUS Regional Student Scholars Forum at Louisiana State University – Shreveport.

Padmayya presented his research, “Optimizing Forensic Workflows: Crime Scene Documentation with Image Stitching Software.”

His research streamlines how police departments and autopsy agencies deliver crime scene analyses to the court system. 

The project stitches deconstructed images into a virtual tour. It also takes hand-drawn blueprints and makes them into digital sketches. Flags in yellow and red are superimposed over the virtual tour. Clicking them allows the user to access relevant files from each point in the crime scene location, including audio, video, photos, and notes from law enforcement and forensic experts.

About his research, Padmayya explains, “Whenever we take photos, we take them 90 degrees to each other, four photos. We make that  as  a virtual tool from the entry point to the exit point of the crime scene. In each frame, we incorporate the evidence — the videos, the audio, the notes taken —  as well as  the Google Map. Whenever a judge or a legal prosecutor sees it, they need not correlate by looking at this page, that page, this photo, that video.” 

He came to Alcorn in 2022 after completing his undergraduate studies in surgery medicine at Father Muller Medical College in Mangaluru University and his Doctor of Medicine in Forensic Medicine at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in Bengaluru, India.

He credits his professors and the College of Arts and Sciences dean as instrumental to his success. 

“Alcorn gives us an edge in getting a  degree in computer and information science where I can study databases and AI, which I have already worked on in two autopsy projects,” Padmayya said.

“I really appreciate and thank Dr. [Ping] Zhang and Dr. Babu Patlolla, our dean, for giving me an opportunity. They have pushed me, and because of them, I’m in this position now. They pushed me to do all the research work and conferences. Without them, I don’t think it would have been possible.” 

“Puneeth is a very talented graduate student,” said Dr. Ping Zhang, professor and chairperson of the Department of Math and Computer Science. “During his computer and information science graduate program studies at Alcorn State University, he has represented the Math and Computer Science Department and presented several presentations of his research work at national or regional conferences. He has been working at the University Math and Computer Science Center, helping our undergraduate students learn mathematics and computer science knowledge and skills. I hope he has a good future in his career endeavors.” 

Padmayya will graduate in the upcoming commencement ceremony slated for May 11. After graduation, he hopes to establish himself as an asset for companies looking for individuals who can bridge the gap between medicine and IT. 

Each year, the LSUS Regional Student Scholars Forum invites graduate and undergraduate students from universities in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas to present research and creative work in the following categories — Arts and Humanities, Health Sciences, Business, Social Sciences, Education, and STEM Disciplines. After oral and poster presentations, awards are given for the best graduate and undergraduate submissions. Research awards are sponsored by the LSUS Foundation.

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