The Global Game Jam is a universal event that encourages game developers across the planet to come together for 72 hours of non-stop creation. This year, the University of Denver’s chapter hosted a jam from Jan. 26-28, bringing over 50 participants to the halls of the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science building to create a total of 10 games.
When the University of Denver goes on winter break, technological innovation doesn’t rest. At the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, people are working in labs on projects for advancement in their fields.
With almost a thousand students at the Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science, you’re not going to find two students with the exact same story. Some students came directly to the University of Denver after high school, and others took a gap year beforehand. And for some, they took time to be in the military.
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.
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.
