Dalhousie’s Faculties of Computer Science, Engineering and Science hosted the fifth annual Women in STEM Networking Event in Halifax this week, with Dal researchers and alumni participating in a panel discussion about their motivations for pursuing a career in STEM.

A Computer Science PhD student is making waves in her field and advocating for greater representation of women in technology.

Computer Science grads Zaaheda Islam and Olivia Handspiker managed to engage students and grow the Women in Technology Society, even in the midst of a global pandemic.

Spring 2022 sees the first cohort of students graduate from the Faculty of Compuer Science's Master of Digital Innovation program, including Stella Bae and Amir Alavi.

Spring 2022 grads to cross the stage in May and June, with special ceremonies for 2020 and 2021 grads scheduled for July.

The April 12 Open Dialogue Live event “Data and its Impact on Health” will examine how data from the COVID-19 pandemic can be used to influence public policy and potentially mitigate risks should another pandemic occur.

Students Khaylis Sparks and Loreal Dancause are Dal's first recipients of the Dash Hudson Scholarship, a new award created by Halifax-based social media software company Dash Hudson and dedicated to students who identify as members of underrepresented groups.

Dalhousie University – ranked 12th among Canadian universities – has three campuses in Halifax situated in residential areas and within easy walking distance of downtown. Source: Dalhousie University

For Paul Gauthier the simple and complex go hand in hand. He takes complex disciplines like artificial intelligence, computer vision and augmented reality, and uses them to create applications that simplify everyday life.

Halifax is fast becoming one of Canada’s most exciting and vibrant technology and innovation hubs. Here, businesses, talents and great ideas have merged to build the perfect ecosystem for innovation