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200+ CS Hokies registered and counting!We’re getting closer to "The New Shape of CS Careers" on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:0...
09/10/2026

200+ CS Hokies registered and counting!

We’re getting closer to "The New Shape of CS Careers" on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. EST, and we want to make sure you're part of the conversation.

Department Head Christine Julien will moderate a panel of faculty, alumni, and industry experts cutting through the media noise to explore how AI is transforming daily workflows, why core systems thinking remains irreplaceable, and where CS skills are driving innovation across healthcare, finance, policy, and beyond.

Date: Tuesday, Sept. 22 | 7:00 PM EST
-Watch Live on Zoom (Stream from anywhere in the world)
-On-Campus Watch Party: Torgersen Hall 1100 (Watch together and stay for post-event networking & light refreshments!)

Claim your spot now: https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/CSwebinar2026

CS Students and alumni, your next opportunity starts here! The CS | Source Career Fair is happening on September 14 from...
09/09/2026

CS Students and alumni, your next opportunity starts here!

The CS | Source Career Fair is happening on September 14 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the Commonwealth Ballroom.

Meet with employers, learn about exciting career opportunities, explore internships and full-time positions, and expand your professional network. Whether you're actively searching for a job or just exploring your options, this event is for you!

Join us for our upcoming Industry Information Sessions! Connect with professionals, learn about career opportunities, an...
09/08/2026

Join us for our upcoming Industry Information Sessions! Connect with professionals, learn about career opportunities, and gain valuable industry insights.

Panelist Spotlight: David Smith IV Rounding out our panel introductions, we are thrilled to feature David Smith IV for o...
09/04/2026

Panelist Spotlight: David Smith IV
Rounding out our panel introductions, we are thrilled to feature David Smith IV for our upcoming webinar, "The New Shape of CS Careers!"

David Smith IV is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech whose research sits at the intersection of Computing Education and Human-Computer Interaction. He earned his PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2025. His work focuses on how people learn programming and how tools like automated feedback, assessment systems, and generative AI can better support that learning and assessment at scale, especially for novice programmers.

David will join a diverse panel of faculty and alumni in a proactive conversation exploring how AI is reshaping computer science, why systems thinking is more vital than ever, and where CS skills are driving innovation across every industry.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain real-world perspective on where the field of computing is heading.

Primary Format: Live via Zoom
Local Watch Party available: 1100 Torgersen Hall (Blacksburg, VA) with post-webinar networking & light refreshments
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Register now to join the conversation! https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/CSwebinar2026

Panelist Spotlight: Mark Shapiro (BS '02)We’re excited to introduce Mark Shapiro as a featured panelist for "The New Sha...
09/03/2026

Panelist Spotlight: Mark Shapiro (BS '02)

We’re excited to introduce Mark Shapiro as a featured panelist for "The New Shape of CS Careers" on Tuesday, Sept. 22!

Mark Shapiro lives in Richmond, Virginia with wife, Jessica (also a Hokie!), and their cat, Lexi. He's an avid gym rat and of course loves returning to Blacksburg every fall to jump with 66k of his closest friends. Currently he is a Director of Software Engineering at CoStar Group, leading multiple teams in the finance division responsible for managing payments and Customer experience for paying bills.
During his career, Mark has worked in multiple industries including e-commerce, banking and finance with companies ranging from the government to large enterprise and small software shops. He said serving on the department's advisory board is his way of living the Virginia Tech motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) by helping students and the university that he loves.

Mark will join our panel discussion that will explore how engineering teams are leveraging AI as a daily force multiplier, how entry-level roles are shifting, and why foundational CS problem-solving remains irreplaceable.

Whether you're looking toward your future college journey, currently studying CS, or navigating your career in industry, this conversation offers valuable insights for the entire CS@VT community.

Primary Format: Live via Zoom
Local Watch Party available: 1100 Torgersen Hall (Blacksburg, VA) with post-webinar networking & light refreshments
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Register now to join the conversation! https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/CSwebinar2026

Panelist Spotlight: Meg Kurdziolek (BS '05, MS '07, PhD '11)Join us on Sept. 22 to hear from Meg Kurdziolek during our l...
09/02/2026

Panelist Spotlight: Meg Kurdziolek (BS '05, MS '07, PhD '11)
Join us on Sept. 22 to hear from Meg Kurdziolek during our live virtual webinar, "The New Shape of CS Careers!"

Meg Kurdziolek is the UX Lead at Intrinsic, an AI and robotics group within Google. She holds a Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction from Virginia Tech, and specializes in discovering intuitive user experiences for complex, emerging technologies. Her background spans leadership roles across robotics, cloud computing, and voice UI systems, focusing on bridging the gap between sophisticated AI systems and human-centered design.

Meg will join a diverse panel of faculty and alumni in a proactive conversation exploring how AI is reshaping computer science, why systems thinking is more vital than ever, and where CS skills are driving innovation across every industry.

Whatever your connection to CS@VT (prospective student, current student, educator, or alumni), we invite you to join this national conversation.

Primary Format: Live via Zoom
Local Watch Party available: 1100 Torgersen Hall (Blacksburg, VA) with post-webinar networking & light refreshments
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Register now to join the conversation! https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/CSwebinar2026

Panelist Spotlight: Dan Dunlap (BA '87, MS '95, PhD '02)What skills will define the next generation of computer scientis...
09/01/2026

Panelist Spotlight: Dan Dunlap (BA '87, MS '95, PhD '02)
What skills will define the next generation of computer scientists? Dan Dunlap will be addressing this question and more as a panelist for "The New Shape of CS Careers" on Tuesday, Sept. 22!

Dan Dunlap is a faculty member in Computer Science at Virginia Tech whose teaching explores the intersection of computing, society, ethics, and professional practice. As a longtime instructor of Professionalism in Computing, he has helped students examine changing expectations for computing careers through engagement with industry professionals and recruiters. His current work focuses particularly on generative AI, and how it is reshaping education, professional practice, and the skills and responsibilities expected of future computing professionals.

Dan joins Department Head Dr. Christine Julien and a diverse panel of faculty and alumni to explore how AI is transforming daily workflows and how CS professionals are driving innovation in fields like healthcare, finance, policy, and beyond.

The webinar promises something for the entire CS@VT ecosystem: from students exploring career options to working alumni building community around shared industry changes.

Primary Format: Live via Zoom
Local Watch Party available: 1100 Torgersen Hall (Blacksburg, VA) with post-webinar networking & light refreshments
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Register now to join the conversation! https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/CSwebinar2026

September 2026 events for the Computer Science Department! For more information on these events, visit ct.vt.edu
08/31/2026

September 2026 events for the Computer Science Department! For more information on these events, visit ct.vt.edu

Meet our webinar moderator, Dr. Christine Julien!As artificial intelligence and technology markets evolve, what does the...
08/31/2026

Meet our webinar moderator, Dr. Christine Julien!
As artificial intelligence and technology markets evolve, what does the modern computer science career look like? Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. EST for "The New Shape of CS Careers," a live virtual discussion moderated by CS Department Head Dr. Christine Julien.

Dr. Julien will lead a panel of alumni, faculty, and industry leaders in a proactive conversation exploring how AI is reshaping computer science, why systems thinking is more vital than ever, and where CS skills are driving innovation across every industry.

Dr. Christine Julien is professor and head of the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech. Her research applies principles from software engineering to pervasive computing systems, with a focus on how smart environments can interpret human intent, reason about context, and respond in ways that are privacy-preserving and locally adaptive. Before joining Virginia Tech in 2024, she was a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin.

Primary Format: Live via Zoom
Local Watch Party available: 1100 Torgersen Hall (Blacksburg, VA) with post-webinar networking & light refreshments
When: Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7:00 p.m. EST
Register now to join the conversation! https://aimsbbis.vt.edu/CSwebinar2026

Welcome our new academic advisors to the team! We are excited for them to join and see what their experiences will bring...
08/27/2026

Welcome our new academic advisors to the team! We are excited for them to join and see what their experiences will bring!

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