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Dr. Jide Williams recently joined the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science as a member of the teaching faculty for this academic year, but he is not new to the University of Denver. Just five months ago, Dr. Williams received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at the Ritchie School.
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Four Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science students and alums were selected for scholarships and sent to Las Vegas to be at the forefront of cybersecurity with professionals from all over the world at the Black Hat conference.
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Innovation and creativity are the key components to virtually all technology and advancement, and down at DU’s Innovation Labs, that’s a concept they understand.
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Dr. Sean Connin is a Teaching Professor and the Director for Data Science Graduate Programs in the Department of Computer Science at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. After being recruited, Dr. Connin joined the DU team in June of 2022. Learn more about what can you do with a masters in data science.
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For University of Denver students on the fence about studying abroad or who haven’t considered it at all, here are stories and experiences of Ritchie School alumni who studied abroad during their degrees and were eager to share the advice and lessons they learned from their time abroad. For study abroad in computer science or study abroad in engineering, Ritchie School students can find a way.