Researchers from Dalhousie and the IWK are using smartphones to monitor the impacts of social distancing and isolation on youth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Faculty of Computer Science will spend the next year collaborating with institutions from across the globe to further its equity, diversity and inclusion agenda, particularly focusing on women in technology, through the BRAID Affiliates program.

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.

As Nick Meade (BCS'20) graduates he has landed a spot at one of the world's leading artificial intelligence research institutes.

An international study led by a Dalhousie Computer Science researcher has revealed the impacts of COVID-19 on those working in software professional roles — include its effects on well-being and prosperity.

In an era when digital transformation is rapidly changing industries around the world, Dal's new Master of Digital Innovation program draws on expertise from four Faculties to help train digital professionals that can work in any sector.

New smartphone apps being developed could help track and trace where people with the virus have been and alert others who might be at risk of coming into contact with it. But Stan Matwin, director of Dal's Institute for Big Data Analytics, says decision-makers must grapple with how to make these programs both effective and respectful of people’s privacy.

Computer Science researchers are using algorithms and machine learning to listen for the distinct calls of one of the world’s most endangered animals in a bid to identify where they are and shield them from one of their greatest threats.

Drs. Thomas Trappenberg and Sageev Oore comment on Canadian company Draganfly Inc.'s plans to adapt drones and CCTV to use machine learning for COVID-19 detection.