Congratulations to the School of Computing grads who convocated in Grant Hall this morning. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!
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Afternoon of Appreciation for Selim Akl
Faculty, staff, students, and friends gathered at the University Club on Thursday afternoon to celebrate Selim Akl, his achievements, and his service to the School.
“I would like to thank everyone who attended last Thursday’s event,” Akl said. “It was wonderful to see all your smiling faces on this happy occasion. Your presence meant a great deal to me. Thank you also to those who sent regrets for the kind thoughts they expressed.”
Speakers at the event included Tom Bradshaw, Alex Wojaczek, Roel Vertegaal, and current Director Hossam Hassanein, who presented Akl with a gift from the School. We wish Selim all the best in his future endeavors.
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New Arts & Science Dean Barbara Crow Visits the School of Computing
On Wednesday, incoming dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science Barbara Crow, along with Associate Dean Nick Mosey, visited the School for a tour of the Perk, Medical Informatics, Human Media, and EQUIS labs.
“I appreciated the breadth of your areas of study and commitment to Computing,” Crow said. “I was very impressed with the Labs and how articulate the students were about their participation in research projects.”
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How Queen’s School of Computing Has Been Readying Aspiring Computer Science Professionals For Careers in Technology for Nearly 50 Years
Layan Nahlawi and Director Hossam Hassanein spoke to HostingAdvice.com about the School’s programs and atmosphere, as well as the importance of Computing in today’s world.
From the article:
For nearly five decades, Queen’s School of Computing has been laying the foundations for thousands of students looking to jump-start careers in the computer science industry. Known internationally for its diverse educational environment that fosters a family-like atmosphere, the school offers programs in a wide range of IT specialties, including software design, mathematics, computer architecture, and programming, among many others. Maintaining pace with changing markets and technologies, Queen’s School of Computing has evolved its offerings to give aspiring computer science professionals the tools they need to succeed in today’s competitive, tech-focused business environment.
You can read the whole article on their blog at: http://www.hostingadvice.com/blog/queens-school-of-computing-is-educating-the-tech-professionals-of-tomorrow/
Dr. Hossam Hassanein Elevated to IEEE Fellow
The Queen’s School of Computing is pleased to announce that Dr. Hossam Hassanein of the Queen’s School of Computing has been elevated to the rank of IEEE Fellow, the highest grade of membership in the IEEE. The citation is reproduced below.
“Dear Hossam S. Hassanein:
Recognizing the achievements of its members is an important part of the mission of the IEEE. Each year, following a rigorous evaluation procedure, the IEEE Fellow Committee recommends a select group of recipients for elevation to IEEE Fellow. Less than 0.1% of voting members are selected annually for this member grade elevation.
It is my great pleasure to inform you that the IEEE Board of Directors, at its November 2016 meeting, elevated you to IEEE Fellow, effective 1 January 2017, with the following citation:
for contributions to protocols, architectures and analysis of multi-hop wireless networks
Within the next two months, you will receive your IEEE Fellow pin and certificate. Both serve as visible recognition of your elevation to the highest grade of membership in the IEEE.
You bring honor to yourself and to IEEE by your achievements. Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Barry L. Shoop
2016 IEEE President and CEO”
Congratulations Hossam on a well deserved honor!!
2+2 Agreement Signed with UAE University
The Queen’s School of Computing is pleased to announce that on Wednesday, October 12, 2016, Queen’s University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Canadian University Dubai. Under this agreement, CUD undergraduate students complete two years in their home university, then are considered for admission to the Bachelor of Computing program in the Queen’s School of Computing. The President of the CUD, Dr. Karim Chelli, was on campus for a signing ceremony with Queen’s Provost Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon on Wednesday morning, then spent the afternoon touring QSC labs.
Many thanks to everyone who contributed towards this collaboration and the visit by CUD representatives, and in particular Professor Hossam Hassanein who worked on this project from its inception.
For more details, see the Queen’s Gazette story here