University of Texas at Dallas Computer Science Department

Congratulations to the newest graduates from the UT Dallas Computer Science program! From AI and cybersecurity to software engineering and beyond, these Comets are ready to shape the future of tech

Missed one of the most powerful talks on AI + cybersecurity + career growth? 👀 Watch Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham break it all down—from securing AI to building a long-term path in tech 🚀Get inspired. Then go build 💻✨

UTD CS Grace Series Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham AI for Cyber and Cyber for AI & Mentoring for Career......

🚀 Join Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham on April 21 from 7-8 pm TI Auditorium (ECSS 2.102) in for an inspiring Grace Series talk from Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham on breaking into tech & thriving in AI 💻 🍕

Don't forget about pizza + prizes!!

ICYMI: The Grace Series Talk featuring Sujata Salem, Director of Product Engineering at Khan Academy, presenting “Adapt or Drive: A Journey Through Tech’s Biggest Shifts” is now available to watch on YouTube—don’t miss this inspiring and insightful talk!

Grace Series 2026 - Sujata Salem - "Adapt or Drive: A Journey Through Tech's Biggest Shifts" Speaker: Sujata Salem, Director of Product Engineering at Khan AcademyTalk Title: Adapt or Drive: A Journey Through Tech's Biggest ShiftsBrief bio: Sujata Sa...

Join us tonight at 7 PM in TI Auditorium (ECSS 2.102) for the Grace Series Talk featuring Sujata Salem, Director of Product Engineering at Khan Academy, presenting “Adapt or Drive: A Journey Through Tech’s Biggest Shifts” — don’t miss this inspiring evening with free pizza and prizes! (Speaker Bio and Talk Abstract in comments)

“The Computer Science Department advances semiconductor innovation through cutting-edge research in AI/ML-supported hardware security, AI for chip design automation and next-gen high-performance computing architectures,” says Dr. Ovidiu Daescu. 🔬💻
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UT Dallas computer science graduates reflect on the power of learner-centered teaching, strong mentorship, and the drive to keep growing long after graduation. Their stories highlight curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

Learning To Teach UT Dallas’ Learning to Teach Program helps engineering and computer science graduate students build strong teaching skills and prepare for academic careers.

From tiny Beeville, TX to UT Dallas, the Gandhi sisters turned a serendipitous journey into shared success. ✨ Children of immigrants from India, they each earned an MS in Systems Engineering & Management at the Jonsson School. 💻🚀 Read more: tinyurl.com/yasdchwe

Authentic design in action at UT Dallas 💡Through UTDesign EPICS, CS students gain experiential learning at the Jonsson School, apply design thinking from day one, and build flexible, community-centered solutions for real nonprofit partners💻🌎

Authentic Design Four faculty advanced their research through TI Early Career Fellowships awarded by the Department of Electrical Engineering at UT Dallas.

Two standout stories, one powerful Comet impact. 💫 🎨Desmond Blair and Bruce August blend CS, creativity, and art with leadership and impact, showing how technical skill and artistic vision can shape meaningful work far beyond the classroom. 💻🚀

Art from Heart: Alum Honors Friendship, Fellow Comet’s Legacy Desmond Blair BA’07, MFA’09 (top right) unveiled his portrait of Bruce August Jr. BS’07 last fall at the Pencil On Paper Gallery in Dallas. A group of August’s friends purchased the portrait to raise money for a student fund named in his memory. After artist Desmond Blair BA’07, MFA’09 u...