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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
For Ananya Bhooplam Praveen (M.A.S. DSC 2nd Year), experiential learning at Illinois Tech led to internships, hackathons, startup innovation, and a first-place win at AnDackaThon 2026. bit.ly/4dNnJ1n
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Finding Career Guidance Beyond the Classroom
Integrating projects, experiential learning, and real-world problem solving into the academic experience has helped Ananya Bhooplam Praveen (M.A.S.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Classroom learning turned into real-world impact for Riya Poudyal. Hands-on projects, industry partnerships, and cross-disciplinary teamwork helped Riya build the skills that led to an internship at McDonald’s HQ and a full-time role. bit.ly/4uCCCe8
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The Intersection of Tech and Business
Riya Poudyal (CIS, M.S.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
AI is accelerating cybersecurity discovery. Illinois Tech professor Maurice Dawson says Claude Mythos from Anthropic is finding vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed. The issues aren’t new—but the speed could reshape both cyber defense and cyber threats. bit.ly/4tE20Q7
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Claude Mythos’s Fast Hacks
The cybersecurity discoveries that Anthropic’s latest artificial intelligence model, Claude Mythos, has made aren’t surprising, but the speed at which it made them is shocking, according
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
One bold moment can spark a life-changing connection. Maurice Dawson Jr. of Illinois Tech’s College of Computing shares how courage, conversation, and curiosity can unlock opportunity in his recent TEDx talk. Watch now! youtu.be/NoxjCYuml-Y?si=5qE874ggaQp…
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The art of making new connections | Dr. Maurice Dawson Jr. | TEDxIllinois Tech
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
One month to go. 🎓 Illinois Tech’s 157th Commencement is May 16, 2026. Computing graduates will be recognized in the 2 p.m. (CDT) combined ceremony with Lewis College of Science and Letters at Credit Union 1 Arena. Stay tuned for updates. www.iit.edu/commencement
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Commencement
Illinois Institute of Technology’s 157th Commencement will take place at University of Illinois Chicago’s Credit Union 1 Arena, on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Please check this page regularly in the
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
“Superbox” streaming devices may offer easy access to content, but they can come with hidden cybersecurity risks. Associate Professor Maurice Dawson notes that many lack proper security checks and may contain built-in malware. bit.ly/4tplYNS
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'Superboxers' warned about security, legality as use grows
At least one internet provider is warning users of "superboxes," which stream television programming, about potential security risks and legal issues.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Research by Maurice Dawson, Cedric Nartey, and Abdul Hadi Khan in the Journal of Military Studies explores how psy-ops have evolved from World War II propaganda to AI-driven disinformation and deepfakes shaping today’s cyberspace. bit.ly/4m4foKi
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Old Propaganda Tricks Add a New Digital Upgrade
A look to the past may soon seem like a look into the future, according to Illinois Tech researchers who recently explored how psychological operations have evolved and how artificial in
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
AI is reshaping cybersecurity—empowering defenders while also creating new threats. Join the virtual panel “The Future of Cyber Defense: AI as Ally and Adversary” to explore how AI is transforming cyber defense and what it takes to secure AI systems.https://bit.ly/4c107p1
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Save the date: April 13–14. Illinois Tech hosts the 16th Annual Remembering Karl Menger Celebration at our Mies Campus in Chicago, featuring Xunyu Zhou of Columbia University discussing continuous-time reinforcement learning and financial decision-making. bit.ly/494ZMhq
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Remembering Karl Menger
The 2026 Karl Menger Lecture and ActivitiesApril 13-14, 2026 Featured Speaker: Xunyu ZhouLiu Family Professor of Financial Engineering; Director of the Nie Center for Intelligent Asset Management
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
A life-changing accident inspired Danish Nadar (AI/M.A.S. AI 3rd Year) to pursue safer roads through AI. At Illinois Tech, he is building autonomous systems that reduce human error and improve decision-making in complex environments. bit.ly/4rGM3XH
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Intelligent Systems for Safer Roads
Danish Nadar (AI/M.A.S. AI 3rd Year) changed the way that he looked at transportation after he was struck by a speeding car.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Our Master of Artificial Intelligence program has been ranked #5 in TechGuide’s 2026 Best Master’s in Artificial Intelligence Programs! See the full rankings: techguide.org/computer-science/mast…
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Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence Programs
Find the latest master’s in AI programs and compare curricula, admissions requirements, online options, and career outcomes.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Alicia Guerra (M.A.S. DSC 1st Year) chose Illinois Tech’s online Master of Data Science to balance family responsibilities with doctoral ambitions. bit.ly/4aPViQg
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Fully Integrated Online Workshop
Flexibility was a major factor in Alicia Guerra’s (M.A.S.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Noble Antwi (M.A.S. CYF 2nd Year) is building career momentum through internships at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office and Wintrust Financial, applying cybersecurity skills to financial systems and real-world legal cases. bit.ly/4blKUQb
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Building a Cybersecurity Career in Chicago
Noble Antwi found a combination of rigorous coursework, hands-on internships, and industry-relevant certifications while enrolled in Illinois Tech’s
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
What happens when data science meets real community impact? Sharanya Mishra (M.A.S. Data Science, 2nd Year) is helping build HerWay using Chicago 911 and 311 data to rethink safe navigation, while advancing robotics research in human gait analysis. bit.ly/4tW9UVp
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Taking Theory to Real-World Impact
A strong balance of theory, research, and hands-on experience attracted Sharanya Mishra (M.A.S.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
At Illinois Tech’s College of Computing, learning means building. Lalith Kothuru (CS/M.A.S. ’26) has applied his CS skills across fintech at M1 Finance, medical AI research, environmental forecasting, and Chicago public health data. bit.ly/4cMxnCn
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A Different Build in Chicago
The internships, research projects, and campus leadership roles that Lalith Kothuru (CS/M.A.S.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Proud to share that Illinois Tech’s College of Computing is #64 in the U.S. for Computer Science according to Times Higher Education’s 2026 rankings. bit.ly/4qGKf0d
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Best schools for computer science in the US 2026
Explore the Times Higher Education rankings for the best universities in the US for computer science in 2026.The list of 130 ranked US schools is derived from data collected for the World University R...
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Explore Illinois Tech’s campus—iconic buildings, innovative spaces, and vibrant student life. See where the next generation of tech leaders gets its start. youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKNVpFm…
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Illinois Tech Virtual Campus Tour - YouTube
Explore Illinois Tech’s campus, from iconic buildings and innovative spaces to student hangouts and residence halls. This virtual tour showcases all the high...
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Explore Illinois Tech’s campus—iconic buildings, innovative spaces, and vibrant student life. See where the next generation of tech leaders gets its start. youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKNVpFm…
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Illinois Tech Virtual Campus Tour - YouTube
Explore Illinois Tech’s campus, from iconic buildings and innovative spaces to student hangouts and residence halls. This virtual tour showcases all the high...
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence is ranked the #1 AI program in the country for 2026 by Learn.org. bit.ly/4r8ZLmF
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Illinois Tech’s Bachelor in Artificial Intelligence Rated #1 in the U.S.
CHICAGO—February 6, 2026—The Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence at Illinois Institute of Technology (Illi
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Calling all computing students! Stay plugged into the action this semester with College of Computing events designed to connect you with people and possibilities. 🗓️ Full schedule here: www.iit.edu/events?school=54491
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Events
#listing { scroll-margin-top: 6rem; } Illinois Tech’s academic and administrative departments host events that are open to the university community and/or the Chicago community at large. University
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
College of Computing is pleased to share that 266 students were named to the Dean’s List for Fall 2025, a distinction that recognizes diligent scholarship, academic excellence, and sustained commitment to learning. Congratulations to all who reached this milestone!
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Think AI careers only live in big tech? Think again. Banks are aggressively hiring AI, ML, and data science talent to power real-world decisions at global scale. For computing graduates, tech banking may be one of the most impactful—and underrated—paths. bit.ly/3FYqpME
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Banking on AI: The Coolest Tech Jobs You Haven’t Considered
Discover why AI grads are choosing tech banking over big tech.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Illinois Tech’s CyberHawks earned a top-three finish at the Great Lakes Regional of the Collegiate Penetration Testing Competition, showcasing technical excellence, teamwork, and client-focused communication bit.ly/4a0WKxo
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CyberHawks Crack Code in Pen Testing Competition, Building Professional Skills
Representatives from Illinois Tech’s CyberHawks cybersecurity student organization complemented their technical skills with professional soft skills as they claimed third place at the
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Md. Samiur Rahman (M.S. CS) helped author a Nature-published study showing how IoT-driven renewable energy systems can dramatically boost efficiency, cut costs, and reduce emissions in smart homes. bit.ly/4bMszMT
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Research Optimizes Energy Use and Production with IoT Architecture
Working on a paper that was recently published in Nature helped Md. Samiur Rahman (M.S.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Pranav Kuchibhotla’s (AI 4th Year) path into AI became clear the moment research replaced homework.
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Putting Data to Good Use
Pranav Kuchibhotla (AI 4th Year) quickly noticed that the wide range of topics that courses in Illinois Tech’s
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Yuto Maruyama (CS 4th Year) is exploring what’s possible in technology with a growing interest in emotional AI. bit.ly/3LqsRyo
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Explore Your Future in Artificial Intelligence: Mentorship, Careers, and Next Steps is now streaming on demand. This panel distills guidance on career pathways, mentorship, and the skills that differentiate tomorrow’s AI leaders. youtu.be/XPU-6oAcIxQ
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Exploring Your Future in Artificial Intelligence: Mentorship, Careers, and Next Steps
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Featured in ZIZU Magazine: FUTURE ICON Dhruv Singh (M.S. CS ’25) At Illinois Tech, Dhruv treats code as a creative medium, blending AI, music, fashion, and human-centric design. bit.ly/3LvBcRj
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Illinois Tech received a $2M NSF award to launch SPARC, a scholarship program that reduces costs for academically talented students with financial need pursuing computing degrees. bit.ly/4pY5FXm
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$2 Million SPARC Scholarship Fund Opens Doors to Computing Education
A $2 million National Science Foundation grant will help Illinois Tech fulfill its academic mission to make its highly relevant, tech-focused education even more accessible over the next
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Sanjana Waghray (M.A.S. Data Science, 2nd Year) says Illinois Tech’s learning-by-doing approach prepared her for real industry challenges through projects, research, and practicums. www.iit.edu/student-experience/stud…
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Mixing Theory with Practice
Sanjana Waghray (M.A.S.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Illinois Tech researchers, led by Nik Sultana, are partnering with Fermilab and CERN to accelerate real-time data computations for the DUNE neutrino experiment. www.iit.edu/news/switching-speeds-n…
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Switch(ing) Speeds: New Research Explores How Scientists Can Compute Data Faster
A Universities Research Association (URA) Visiting Scholars Program grant is allowing Illinois Tech researchers to team with Fermilab scientists to develop software for a network data tr
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Ioan Raicu, professor of computer science at the Illinois Tech, has received the ACM/IEEE SC25 Test of Time Award for research that reshaped how the world moves massive data. www.iit.edu/news/standing-test-time…
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Standing the Test of Time: CS Professor Honored for Work on 20-Year-Old Paper
The ACM/IEEE SC25 Test of Time Committee will bestow its
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Explore Your Future in Cybersecurity: Mentorship, Careers, and Next Steps is now available on demand. Step into a forward-looking conversation on career pathways, mentorship strategy, emerging trends, and what it takes to stand out in today’s cybersecurity landscape. bit.ly/4oytmUn
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Exploring Your Future in Cybersecurity: Mentorship, Careers, and Next Steps
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Missed the live conversation on how AI is transforming cybersecurity? Stream it on demand and tap into insights from our Ph.D. candidates on emerging threats, ethical challenges, and the future of digital defense. Watch now. youtu.be/Lm6z8JjTsz8
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AI Impact on Cybersecurity
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Gratitude fuels meaningful innovation, and this season highlights the care, curiosity, and collaboration that define our community. Wishing everyone a Thanksgiving filled with connection and renewed purpose.
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Illinois Tech researchers developed a COVID-19 model that captures behavior, vaccines, policy changes, and variants to power more accurate forecasts. Their work supported Indian officials with early insights that informed policy during a critical period. bit.ly/47OGZK9
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Illinois Tech Researchers Build Predictive Model That Warned Indian Officials About Omicron Wave
Long-term predictive models looking at how the COVID-19 virus spreads are lacking, but an Illinois Tech researcher’s work developing one of these models helped an Indian government think
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Illinois Tech students are shaping the future of tech-for-good innovation. The $15K first-place Grainger Computing Innovation Prize winner, DrainWatch, uses real-time sensor data to help cities mitigate flooding. bit.ly/4i7QjvX
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Student Innovators Shine at Grainger Computing Innovation Prize Competition
A team of Illinois Tech engineering students, who developed sensors for sewer drain covers that will help mitigate flooding, earned the $15,000 first-place award at the fifth annual
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Join us on Monday, November 17, 2025 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. CST for an inspiring panel discussion where AI experts and industry leaders share their experiences, advice, and insights on mentorship, professional growth, and the future of work in AI. bit.ly/3Xpthau
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College of Computing Speaker Series Presents Explore Your Future in Artificial Intelligence: Mentorship, Careers, and Next Steps
Explore Your Future in Artificial Intelligence: Mentorship, Careers, and Next Steps Monday, November 17, 2025
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Illinois Tech’s Ann Rangarajan & Saran Ghatak co-created STRIFE, a framework that evaluates AI systems through technical, ethical & legal lenses to proactively identify risks like bias, privacy issues & sustainability threats. bit.ly/47Q0LUj
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Researchers Introduce Socio-Technical Approach to AI Threat Modeling
A new, comprehensive framework that assesses artificial intelligence systems from technical, ethical, and legal dimensions has been published by a team that includes two Illinois Tech researchers
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Chicago-area high school students spent a week at Illinois Tech’s GenCyber Elevate+ Camp, funded by the NSA, learning real-world cybersecurity skills—from ethical hacking to IoT defense. bit.ly/4nuNLte
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Camp Inspires Cybersecurity Education to Next Generation
A select group of Chicago-area high school students walked onto Illinois Tech’s campus hoping to peer into the world of cybersecurity this summer and left a week later practicing real-wo
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
What happens when cyberattacks become weapons of war? Illinois Tech student researchers analyzed the Viasat hack during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—revealing how malware crippled military comms and reshaped the meaning of conflict. bit.ly/3IXQ4Xz
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Breaking Down Cyberattacks on the ‘Invisible Battlefield’
A team of Illinois Tech student researchers have broken down how hackers implemented cyberattacks as a new weapon of war during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in a recently published paper
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
AI is changing coding—but not replacing coders. At Illinois Tech, we teach students to “shake hands” with AI—streamlining code, improving quality, and solving tomorrow’s challenges. The future of computer science is collaboration. bit.ly/4nMJphT
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Is AI a Coder’s Friend or Foe?
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Illinois Tech’s Professor Maurice Dawson is advancing global education through his sixth Fulbright experience, helping Tunis Business School integrate AI, cybersecurity, and data ethics into its curriculum. bit.ly/4heIyEh
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Dawson Lends Expertise in Tunisia During Sixth Fulbright Mission
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
AI is reshaping every industry—and the demand for experts is growing fast. Illinois Tech’s Master of AI equips you with cutting-edge skills in machine learning, deep learning, and more to stay ahead in this transformative field. Learn more: www.iit.edu/is-masters-in-ai-worth-…
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Is a Master's in Artificial Intelligence Worth It? Exploring Career Paths and Opportunities in AI
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Ever started a sentence with 'Alexa'? Surfed, shared, streamed, or Zoomed from home? That tech has its roots in Chicago! Our brilliant Illinois Tech graduates are shaping the future of computing. Discover what's possible at our top-ranked College of Computing. bit.ly/42ulU4D
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Elevate Your Future at the College of Computing
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Are you passionate about understanding the inner workings of technology? Illinois Tech's Systems Analysis specialization blends theory with hands-on experience to prepare you for careers like data analyst, systems analyst, and more. Shape your IT future with Illinois Tech! bit.ly/4091Ty4
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Systems Analysis Specialization—IT Management (M.A.S.)
Are you someone who loves taking something apart just to see how it works? Do you ponder how the inner workings of a machine or system work together to operate optimally?
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Illinois Tech’s undergraduate CS program jumped nine spots in the 2026 @usnews.com—now #78 in the nation! bit.ly/46LsEfN
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Illinois Tech’s StaSASticians team earned runner-up at SAS Innovate 2025 Global Hackathon with an AI + IoT system that predicts & prevents heat stroke for construction workers. bit.ly/481GvAP
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Using AI to Develop Smart Helmets for Heat Stroke Prevention
Developing a
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Calling all computing students! Stay plugged into the action this semester with College of Computing events designed to connect you with people and possibilities. 🗓️ Full schedule here: bit.ly/4mpvE7f
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Events
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College of Computing at Illinois Tech @iitcomputing.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
We’re welcoming 5 new faculty members to our computer science department this semester—bringing expertise in AI, cybersecurity, HPC, cryptography, and more. bit.ly/46pyymr
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Cutting-Edge Researchers Join Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Illinois Tech’s College of Science welcomes five new members to its faculty this semester who will help provide the rigorous education needed to gui
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