Department of Computer Science

Apr 28, 2021

Grad students make the college go

“NC State Engineering graduate students have a ‘can-do’ attitude that aligns perfectly with NC State’s Think and Do motto. They work on real problems, many supported by industry or research centers, consortia or laboratories,” said Richard Gould, interim associate dean of graduate programs. “Many can attend graduate school at any of the top schools in the country, but they chose NC State because of our excellence.” 

Mar 10, 2020

Improving AI’s Ability to Identify Students Who Need Help

A new AI model is better able to predict how much students are learning in educational games. 

Feb 18, 2016

Algorithm makes hyperspectral imaging faster

Researchers from NC State University and the University of Delaware have developed an algorithm that can quickly and accurately reconstruct hyperspectral images using less data. 

Jul 1, 2013

Teaching a computer to play ‘Concentration’ advances security, understanding of the human mind

Computer science researchers have programmed a computer to play the game Concentration (also known as Memory). The work could help improve computer security – and improve our understanding of how the human mind works. 

Jun 27, 2013

Researchers track facial expressions to improve teaching software

Research from North Carolina State University shows that software which tracks facial expressions can accurately assess the emotions of students engaged in interactive online learning and predict the effectiveness of online tutoring sessions. 

Mar 13, 2013

Enck receives NSF CAREER Award

Dr. William Enck, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award, known as the NSF CAREER Award, is one of the highest honors given by NSF to young faculty in science and engineering. 

Mar 7, 2013

Murphy-Hill receives NSF CAREER Award

Dr. Emerson Murphy-Hill, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award, known as the NSF CAREER Award, is one of the highest honors given by NSF to young faculty in science and engineering. 

Feb 1, 2012

Gu receives NSF Career Award

Dr. Xiaohui (Helen) Gu, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at N.C. State, has received a Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The award, known as the NSF CAREER Award, is one of the highest honors given by NSF to young faculty in science and engineering. 

Mar 8, 2010

NC State research advances voice security technology

Most people are familiar with security technology that scans a person’s handprint or eye for identification purposes.