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Computer appreciation class highlights technology’s impact on daily life

August 18, 2022

Ever wonder how everyday technology works? Your phone? Gaming systems? Search? A new University of Cincinnati course offered this fall, ‘CS-CA1001: Computer Appreciation: Thinking and Creating Like a Computer Scientist,’ is designed to give students of all majors an introduction into the field of computer science. The goal of the course is to demystify various aspects of computer science, including how computing machines are harnessed to solve problems in game playing, discover information, and control simple robots. The course will also cover the implications of computing technologies on safety, security, and ethics.

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UC engineering student merges human language, computer science

August 7, 2023

Zedong Peng came to the University of Cincinnati to continue his research in software engineering, focusing on natural language processing and metamorphic testing. At UC he has served as a teaching assistant for several courses in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has published several peer-reviewed papers and was recently named Graduate Student Engineer of the Month by UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science. After graduating, Peng will serve as assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Montana.

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Engineering students showcase capstone projects at CEAS Expo

May 6, 2022

Graduating engineering undergraduates from the University of Cincinnati’s College of Engineering and Applied Science gathered for the inaugural CEAS Expo in April to showcase their senior capstone projects to more than 500 attendees, including faculty, staff, alumni and industry representatives. The event, organized by the college and CEAS Tribunal student government, was held in downtown Cincinnati at the Duke Energy Convention Center.

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KFC chief marketer awarded UC engineering alumni honor

March 22, 2021

University of Cincinnati alumna Andrea Zahumensky proves that an engineering degree can provide a valuable foundation for a successful career in any field. Zahumensky earned her degree from in industrial engineering in 2000 and she carved her path from engineering through IT and into marketing. Since 2017, she has been the Chief Marketing Officer of KFC U.S., a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, leading marketing, advertising, media and digital initiatives. Prior to joining KFC, Zahumensky had a 20-year career at P&G. She is being honored with the 2020 Herman Schneider Distinguished Alumni Award from the UC College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS).

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Alumnus Steve Schaefer retires from namesake firm

January 14, 2021

Steve Schaefer, a two-time University of Cincinnati graduate, retired from his namesake structural engineering firm on December 31, 2020. He started Schaefer in 1976 in Cincinnati and served as president until 2006 when he shifted to a principal role. Schaefer earned his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and his MBA from UC in 1970 and 1976, respectively. The UC College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS) awarded him the Herman Schneider Distinguished Alumni Award in 2007.