https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news.html Dalhousie RSS - HCI, Visualization, Graphics Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:18:41 GMT 2026-03-15T17:18:41Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/01/23/new_faculty_members_bring_innovation_and_passion_to_the_faculty_of_computer_science.html As we kick off the new year, we’re thrilled to welcome our newest faculty members, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience for a successful year ahead. Research Systems, Networks, Security Faculty Innovation HCI, Visualization, Graphics Big Data & Machine Learning Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2023/01/23/new_faculty_members_bring_innovation_and_passion_to_the_faculty_of_computer_science.html Andrea Hart 2023-01-23T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/07/27/games_for_good__dal_prof_taps_into_the_power_of_gaming_to_help_people_struggling_with_mental_health.html Rina Wehbe, a computer scientist with academic roots in psychology, created Above Water to help shatter the stigma around mental health disorders and encourage people to set actionable strategies to achieve personal goals. Research Faculty HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/07/27/games_for_good__dal_prof_taps_into_the_power_of_gaming_to_help_people_struggling_with_mental_health.html Andrea Hart 2022-07-27T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/06/09/making_the_metaverse__dal_researcher_tapped_to_help_shape_the_next_step_in_internet_evolution.html Rita Orji's Persuasive Computing Lab is one of 17 Canadian research labs to receive funding from Meta, the company that owns Facebook and Instagram, to further unlock the power of social technologies. Research Faculty Innovation HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Thu, 09 Jun 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/06/09/making_the_metaverse__dal_researcher_tapped_to_help_shape_the_next_step_in_internet_evolution.html Becca Rawcliffe 2022-06-09T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/22/dal_prof_uncovers_ways_to_make_drawing_with_virtual_reality_tools_feel_more_natural.html As technology reshapes the way people approach animation and digital art, Dal’s Mayra Donaji Barrera Machuca is winning accolades for her research into how to make sketching in virtual-reality environments more user-friendly. Research Faculty Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Fri, 22 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/04/22/dal_prof_uncovers_ways_to_make_drawing_with_virtual_reality_tools_feel_more_natural.html Andrea Hart 2022-04-22T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/04/computer_science_researcher_becomes_dalhousie_s_second_global_young_academy_member.html Rita Orji, Canada Research Chair in Persuasive Technology and an associate professor in the Faculty of Computer Science, is one of 39 new Global Young Academy members — and one of only two new members from a Canadian institution this year. Research Faculty Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/04/computer_science_researcher_becomes_dalhousie_s_second_global_young_academy_member.html Becca Rawcliffe 2022-03-04T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/02/making_sense_of_a_complicated_world__meet_dal_s_2022_openthinkers.html The 2022 cohort of the OpenThink Initiative consists of 15 PhD students from across Dalhousie with varying research interests and an enthusiasm for sharing their ideas with the public. Research Graduate Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Students Wed, 02 Mar 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/03/02/making_sense_of_a_complicated_world__meet_dal_s_2022_openthinkers.html Ken Conrad 2022-03-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/01/26/a_diversity_of_ideas__belong_research_fellowship_awards_enrich_dal_s_research_output.html Winners this year include researchers from the Faculties of Computer Science, Management, Law, and Health. Research Faculty Graduate Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Wed, 26 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2022/01/26/a_diversity_of_ideas__belong_research_fellowship_awards_enrich_dal_s_research_output.html Andrew Riley 2022-01-26T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/11/26/2021_discovery_awards_celebrate_the_career_of_a_dal_research_icon_and_a_new_generation_of_leaders.html Dal researchers were named winners in three major categories at the 2021 Discovery Awards, Atlantic Canada's most prestigious science recognition event, while Dr. Noni MacDonald was celebrated as this year's inductee to the Discovery Centre’s Science Hall of Fame. Research Faculty Awards Innovation HCI, Visualization, Graphics Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/11/26/2021_discovery_awards_celebrate_the_career_of_a_dal_research_icon_and_a_new_generation_of_leaders.html Andrew Riley 2021-11-26T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/15/immersive_nocturne_arts_festival_exhibit_born_from_an_interchange_of_ideas.html A unique storytelling project created by faculty members at Dalhousie finds a public audience this weekend as part of Halifax's annual Nocturne arts festival. Research Faculty Graduate Outreach HCI, Visualization, Graphics Students Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/10/15/immersive_nocturne_arts_festival_exhibit_born_from_an_interchange_of_ideas.html Becca Rawcliffe and Genevieve MacIntyre 2021-10-15T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/05/11/computer_science_researchers_offer_insight_into_the_experiences_of_nursing_mothers.html Researchers at Dalhousie and Penn State have used artificial intelligence to unravel the sentiments in nursing mothers’ tweets to better understand the factors influencing breastfeeding behaviors. Graduate Here We Code Women in Tech Research Faculty HCI, Visualization, Graphics Big Data & Machine Learning Tue, 11 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/05/11/computer_science_researchers_offer_insight_into_the_experiences_of_nursing_mothers.html Becca Rawcliffe and Jessica Hallman 2021-05-11T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/03/02/how_twitter_can_help_inform_public_policy_relating_to_mental_and_emotional_well_being_during_social_isolation.html New research from Dalhousie is using artificial intelligence to analyze the public emotions expressed through millions of tweets across the globe and identify trends that could make a significant impact in this area. Research Faculty Here We Code HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Big Data & Machine Learning Tue, 02 Mar 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/03/02/how_twitter_can_help_inform_public_policy_relating_to_mental_and_emotional_well_being_during_social_isolation.html Becca Rawcliffe 2021-03-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/02/09/rita_orji_and_the_art_of_persuasive_technology.html With equipment funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Dal's Rita Orji explores the dynamic field of persuasive technology, developing interactive digital systems that motivate healthy behaviours. Research Faculty HCI, Visualization, Graphics Tue, 09 Feb 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2021/02/09/rita_orji_and_the_art_of_persuasive_technology.html Roberta Staley (from the Canada Foundation for Innovation) 2021-02-09T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/09/08/royal_recognition__get_to_know_the_five_dal_researchers_newly_appointed_to_the_royal_society_of_canada.html The Royal Society of Canada, which brings together scholars, artists and scientists peer-elected as the best in their fields, is welcoming five new Dalhousie members this year, including new College member, Faculty of Computer Science researcher, Dr. Rita Orji Research Faculty Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Women in Tech Tue, 08 Sep 2020 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2020/09/08/royal_recognition__get_to_know_the_five_dal_researchers_newly_appointed_to_the_royal_society_of_canada.html Michele Charlton 2020-09-08T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2018/07/19/making_life_easier_with_big_data___machine_learning.html Dr. Fernando Paulovich solves day-to-day problems with Visualization and Machine Learning Research Faculty HCI, Visualization, Graphics Big Data & Machine Learning Thu, 19 Jul 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2018/07/19/making_life_easier_with_big_data___machine_learning.html David Langstroth 2018-07-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2018/07/11/games_for_change.html By developing an app-based video game, Dal Computer Science researchers are hoping to use fun, educational technology to help slow the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases in West Africa. Graduate Outreach Students Research Faculty International HCI, Visualization, Graphics Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2018/07/11/games_for_change.html Rebecca Rawcliffe 2018-07-11T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2018/06/13/computer_science_prog_recognized_for_digital_leadership.html Rita Orji, assistant professor in the Faculty of Computer Science, is this year’s recipient of the Women Leaders in the Digital Economy Award, presented by Digital Nova Scotia — the second year in a row a Dal Computer Science prof has been recognized with the honour. Outreach Women in Tech Awards Community CORe-CS Faculty News Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2018/06/13/computer_science_prog_recognized_for_digital_leadership.html Rebecca Rawcliffe 2018-06-13T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2017/10/19/exploring_the_aftermath_of_the_halifax_explosion_a_century_later.html A new Dalhousie Art Gallery exhibit commemorates the impacts of the Halifax Explosion. The exhibit launched with a panel discussion last week featuring experts from across various Dal faculties, including Health, Computer Science and Arts & Social Sciences. Research Faculty Graduate News Outreach HCI, Visualization, Graphics Thu, 19 Oct 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2017/10/19/exploring_the_aftermath_of_the_halifax_explosion_a_century_later.html Molly Marcott, Dal News 2017-10-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2017/10/13/dal_brings_art__wonder_and_research_to_halifax_s_nocturne_festival.html From musical curling to a disorienting architectural experience, there are lots of unique Dal-led experiences on tap for this Saturday's Nocturne: Art at Night festival in Halifax. Research Faculty Graduate News Outreach HCI, Visualization, Graphics Fri, 13 Oct 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2017/10/13/dal_brings_art__wonder_and_research_to_halifax_s_nocturne_festival.html Ryan McNutt 2017-10-13T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2017/09/21/computer_science_prof_celebrated_as_one_of_the_top_150_canadian_women_in_stem.html Non-profit hEr VOLUTION names Assistant Professor Rita Orji as one of its top 150 Canadian Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), celebrating her as a key influencer in helping advance technology. Outreach Women in Tech Awards Community Research Faculty News Awards HCI, Visualization, Graphics Thu, 21 Sep 2017 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2017/09/21/computer_science_prof_celebrated_as_one_of_the_top_150_canadian_women_in_stem.html Becca Rawcliffe, Dal News 2017-09-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2017/03/09/meet_divya_dola.html Meet Master in Applied Computer Science Student Divya Dola in the second of our Culture of Respect profiles. Graduate Students Outreach Women in Tech CORe-CS Students News International HCI, Visualization, Graphics Thu, 09 Mar 2017 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2017/03/09/meet_divya_dola.html Faculty of Computer Science 2017-03-09T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2016/05/19/nserc_engage_grant_success_for_the_faculty_of_computer_science.html The Faculty of Computer Science was awarded ten NSERC Engage Grants, making up 5% of the national total awarded. Innovation Awards Research Systems, Networks, Security Bioinformatics & Algorithms Faculty News Awards Research HCI, Visualization, Graphics Big Data & Machine Learning Thu, 19 May 2016 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2016/05/19/nserc_engage_grant_success_for_the_faculty_of_computer_science.html Allison Kincade 2016-05-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2015/10/05/from_numbers_to_networks.html Fall Convocation grad profile: Grad profile: Derek Neil didn’t start his Dal journey studying computer science, but looking back it’s exactly where he wanted to be. News Students Alumni & Friends Undergraduate HCI, Visualization, Graphics Students Mon, 05 Oct 2015 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2015/10/05/from_numbers_to_networks.html Marie Visca 2015-10-05T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2014/05/12/computer_science_helps_cook_up_a_tasty_display_of_art_work.html Faculty of Computer Science Professor Derek Reilly and collaborators have created your future kitchen. Or, at least, a digitally interactive version of how that kitchen may appear twenty years from now. Research Faculty News HCI, Visualization, Graphics Mon, 12 May 2014 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2014/05/12/computer_science_helps_cook_up_a_tasty_display_of_art_work.html Theresa Anne Salah 2014-05-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2014/05/06/the_noise_from_brazil.html If you've spent time in the Faculty of Computer Science lately you’ve probably heard a lot of Portuguese. Among the many cultures within the Faculty, Computer Science has welcomed Brazilian students into the mix. Research projects involving Brazilian companies and universities have been springing up all year, and the ongoing relationship with our counterparts down south has been getting stronger. Faculty News HCI, Visualization, Graphics Big Data & Machine Learning Students Tue, 06 May 2014 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2014/05/06/the_noise_from_brazil.html Theresa Anne Salah 2014-05-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2014/01/23/natural_history_for_the_digital_age.html A Dalhousie research team is helping bring the world’s most authoritative resource on our planet’s species into the 21st century. Research Faculty News HCI, Visualization, Graphics Big Data & Machine Learning Thu, 23 Jan 2014 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/faculty/computerscience/news-events/news/2014/01/23/natural_history_for_the_digital_age.html Theresa Anne Salah 2014-01-23T16:00:00Z