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Gift Supports NSBE
February 6, 2023

A special thanks to chemical engineering alumnus Shawn D. Rochester ’97 for a generous gift to establish the Shawn D. Rochester Endowment Fund to support our National Society of Black Engineers (UR NSBE) student chapter. UR NSBE is an invaluable partner in helping us attract and retain black students in engineering and computer science. For example, each year, it sends members to the national NSBE conference to learn networking skills and connect with companies for internships and job interviews for fulltime positions. Additionally, it allows our students to meet and network with other NSBE members from across the country and be inspired by black professional engineers in leadership positions in various industries and disciplines.
Continue ReadingA Student Club on the Go
February 6, 2023

The Google Developer Student Club had a fantastic fall semester. Club president Samia Afrin ’25 reports a record 137 new members joined, bringing total membership to more than 360. The Core Team is more than 60 percent women.
Continue ReadingCS Students Amongst Outstanding Hajim Student Athletes
January 16, 2023

Several of our Hajim School student athletes were recognized for excellence on the field and in the classroom during the fall semester.
Continue ReadingJiebo Luo selected as fellow of the National Academy of Inventors
January 11, 2023

Jiebo Luo, a leading expert in artificial intelligence, has been selected as a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). The academy is recognizing Luo and the other inductees for “a prolific spirit of innovation in creating or facilitating outstanding inventions that have made a tangible impact on the quality of life, economic development, and welfare of society.”
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