News | Drexel CCI

- Hacking For Good: Philly Codefest Unites Techies to Compete With Social Good Projects
  
  April 19, 2019
  
  Since 2013, Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics has brought students and local professionals from diverse backgrounds together for a premiere hackathon focused on solving real-world problems. This year, Philly Codefest sets its sights on ending economic inequality.
- Alex Poole Wins 2019 ALA Jesse H. Shera Award for Distinguished Published Research
  
  April 11, 2019
  
  Poole's paper, which examines the larger phenomenon of feminism in the archival profession, was recognized as exceptional by the American Library Association's Library Research Round Table.
- Briefly Noted: Campus News From Winter 2019
  
  April 09, 2019
  
  This round-up contains news and updates for faculty and staff from the past term.
- 5 Questions With 4 Student-Created App Developers
  
  April 08, 2019
  
  There’s an app for that… because these Drexel University students are bringing these innovative, problem-solving app ideas into fruition.
- Drexel CCI Faculty and Students to Present at iConference 2019
  
  March 26, 2019
  
  Several faculty and students from Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) will be presenting and participating in iConference 2019 in Washington, DC (March 31 to April 3).
- Merck Chairman and CEO Kenneth Frazier to Speak at Drexel’s 2019 Commencement
  
  March 11, 2019
  
  Merck & Co., Inc. Chairman and CEO Kenneth C. Frazier will address the class of 2019 at Drexel’s University-wide commencement ceremony on June 14. In what has become a Drexel tradition, the University will once again hold its University-wide ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. Frazier’s contributions in the business, legal and humanitarian fields are especially notable.
- Drexel Women in Computing Society Co-Hosts Information Security Panel with Philadelphia Women in Cyber Security
  
  February 12, 2019
  
  “The goal in bringing together this group of cyber security professionals and students was to inspire more individuals, including both students and professionals, to want to get into the cyber security field. Having a panel event allowed the leaders in this industry to share the experiences of how women can lead in this field and how students can aim to build their careers,” said Rosemary Christian, one of the event’s organizers and a Risk Advisor for AccessIT Group.
- Women in Computing Event with FBI Recruiter and National Coalition of 100 Black Women Puts Spotlight on Cyber Security
  
  February 08, 2019
  
  On Saturday, February 2, the College of Computing & Informatics (CCI) hosted a cybersecurity-themed Women in Computing workshop, during which high school students had the opportunity to meet current CCI students and faculty, participated in hands-on software and hardware demonstrations, and learned about career opportunities in the FBI.
- ‘Triangle' in Trouble: Drexel’s Independent Newspaper Calls on Students in Fundraising Campaign
  
  February 04, 2019
  
  Drexel University’s student newspaper, The Triangle, announced that it no longer could afford printing costs, and is looking to students and the Drexel community for support.
- Briefly Noted: Campus News From Fall 2018
  
  January 14, 2019
  
  Faculty and staff can catch up on campus news and personnel stories from last term.