College of Science and Mathematics
Making room for science, engineering growth
ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University broke ground this summer on a new science and engineering building to house its growing academic programs. The 17,500-square-foot space will be completed in phases and includes labs, office space and work rooms. ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ plans to expand the building in future phasing to 28,000-square-feet total. The project is a result of the launch […]
| READ MORE: Making room for science, engineering growthSouth Carolina’s only collegiate Aeronautics program coming to ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥
South Carolina is one of only two states without a collegiate aeronautics program, but not for long. ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University plans to offer a Bachelor of Science in aeronautics (Professional Pilot) beginning in fall of 2021. Students in the program will eventually be able to choose between three main tracks: Commercial, Military or Missionary Aviation. “As we look to […]
| READ MORE: South Carolina’s only collegiate Aeronautics program coming to ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ training next generation of cyberpatriots
The New York Times recently cited Cybersecurity Ventures’ prediction that more than three million cybersecurity jobs will go unfilled globally in 2021. Dr. Valerie Sessions, affiliate professor of computer science at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University, said, “ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ has degrees in cybersecurity and computer science. Women are underrepresented in this field, and we are working to increase participation […]
| READ MORE: ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ training next generation of cyberpatriotsYoung Alumni: Stephanie and Steven Daniels
When Stephanie and Steven Daniels graduated from ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University in 2013, they married and moved in with her parents to save money. Stephanie, a nursing major, and Steven, a computer science major, paid off more than $100,000 in student loan debt in just three years. Recently, Steven called Cady Nell Keener, assistant vice president […]
| READ MORE: Young Alumni: Stephanie and Steven DanielsCreative teamwork class lives up to its name
For the students enrolled in CSCI/BUSI 383 Creative Teamwork, the end result of their project designed to teach strategies for building and working in interdisciplinary teams looked like nothing they expected, but it definitely taught them creative teamwork. Taught jointly by Dr. Valerie Sessions of computer science and Prof. Emory Hiott of business, the course […]
| READ MORE: Creative teamwork class lives up to its nameAeroponics: what’s growing on here?
There is a new class at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern that is not offered at many other universities in the state. It pertains to the mysterious purple lights in the Science Building, and you will never guess what it is. ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ is offering aeroponics in the spring semester headed by Dr. Thomas Gurley, an adjunct professor. Aeroponic […]
| READ MORE: Aeroponics: what’s growing on here?Cybersecurity program continues to grow
The world of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving, and ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University is at the forefront of this new frontier with its cybersecurity major, which graduated its first class in the spring. Dr. Yu-Ju Lin has been working at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ for over 16 years and is the director of graduate studies in computer science. In 2017 […]
| READ MORE: Cybersecurity program continues to growComputer science graduate comes full circle
As an undergraduate, Napiya Nubuya was taken aback by the lack of women, and especially women of color, in the computer science program. Once she was in the workforce she realized how serious it really was. So, she set about to change it. In August, ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern hosted the inaugural ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ chapter of The Next […]
| READ MORE: Computer science graduate comes full circleFaculty and students engage in research projects
As we look toward the start of a new academic year, it’s a great time to recognize some of the research projects ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern professors are conducting. Undergraduate students enjoy the opportunity to interact with professors in completing research projects. Here are some of the highlights: Ricard Bordas, assistant professor of music Professor Bordas serves […]
| READ MORE: Faculty and students engage in research projectsYoung Alumni Series: J. Adam Kirtley `15
Adam Kirtley was a biology with a wildlife emphasis major at ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ Southern University. Here’s a peek into the life of another young ÎçÒ¹¿ì²¥ alumnus. Where do you currently work?My current position is Engineering Integration Specialist for the Boeing Company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I am a project integrator for Boeing. I work specifically on […]
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