nspired by her introduction to computer science education, Genny Centeno Metri — an international student from Mexico — wanted to do something to narrow the gender gap in technology. As she graduates from the Master of Applied Computer Science program, she can certainly say she’s succeeded.

Taking place early next month, the COVID-19 Virtual Hackathon will see teams of students and professionals come together remotely to find solutions to some of the challenges brought by COVID-19.

Even though classes and exams have moved online, Dalhousie students and alumni across the country have found amazing ways to contribute to COVID-19 efforts.

Recognition for the success of the WeAreAllCS initiative has come fast and furious this year, with the latest honour coming at the Dalhousie Legacy Awards Wednesday when the working group of staff, faculty and students spearheading the initiative took home one of the President's Awards for the Advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusiveness.

Computer Science student Mariam Ragab and Management / Sustainability student Hayat Showail share a similar commitment to building community and breaking down barriers in the process. Now, they also share one of Canada’s top student honours: a 3M National Student Fellowship, awarded to just 10 undergrads annually.

Bachelor of Applied Computer Science student, Aisha Abawajy, wins a 2019 Dalhousie Board of Governors' Award.

Computer Science student Mariam Ragab reflects on a recent visit to Papua New Guinea with Global Vision Canada where she met Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

What began as a tool for reporting sexual harassment in the workplace has become a broader digital resource around inclusion, thanks to the work of recent Computer Science grad Sage Franch.

Bachelor of Applied Computer Science student, Aisha Abawajy, co-founded the student-led Dalhousie Black, Indigenous and People of Colour Caucus (BIPOCUS).