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.
Dr. Nate Evans, Director for Cybersecurity at the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, stepped into the role this past summer and is dedicated to keeping DU’s cybersecurity curriculum on par with the latest industry standards.
National Engineers Week, or EWeek, is a week-long event dedicated to acknowledging the hard work of everyone in the engineering community, and we were thrilled to celebrate at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science.
The Center for Design Manufacturing & Fabrication, better known as the Machine Shop, is run by Mechanical Lab Manager Justin Huff on the first floor of The Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. The Machine Shop at DU serves a variety of functions; certifying students on how to operate mechanical engineering machines, supporting research projects at DU by creating parts and fixtures for them, and providing the opportunity to participate in real-world project designs for third-party contractors.
The Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Computer Science and Engineering sent faculty to attend the Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network (KEEN) Conference, which brings together over 500 faculty members from across the US to engage in professional development as educators.
In the Fall Quarter, Dr. Diana Chen visited the University of Denver’s Ritchie School of Computer Science and Engineering. She hosted a Lunch and Learn in November on the importance of incorporating Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) initiatives into curriculum to help better prepare students for the workforce.
