Michigan Tech College of Computing

10/13/2026

When Michigan Tech data science majors looked for a student community on campus that explores artificial intelligence and machine learning, they realized they’d have to build it themselves.

In a candid Q&A for Gateway Magazine, the founders of the ML/AI Club discuss why they believe human judgment, accountability, and creativity must remain at the center of technology. From ethical boundaries in law and medicine to the "black box" debate, hear how MTU’s future data scientists are approaching AI with a responsibility-first mindset.

See what they have to say: https://www.mtu.edu/computing/gateway/2026/stories/qa-ml-ai-club/

10/05/2026

Congratulations to the ICC’s Dr. Yu Cai, Associate Dean of the College of Computing, Professor of Applied Computing, on receiving a $2.45 million National Science Foundation (NSF) award!

The project will support the CyberAI SFS program at Vanderbilt University, preparing doctoral students for careers at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Through research in secure and trustworthy AI, experiential learning, and partnerships with federal agencies and national laboratories, the program will help strengthen the nation’s AI-security workforce.

Congrats to Dr. Cai on this huge contribution to AI, cybersecurity, and computing education!

10/05/2026

10/01/2026

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The newest weekly edition of The BYTE has arrived, with student clubs and events, scholarship and research opportunities, and stories written by students for students.

Produced by the Association of Student Computing Interaction and Involvement (ASCII), The BYTE brings student voices, technology, stories, and ideas together. As the ASCII E-Board puts it, every edition exists because of students who “write, design, and share their ideas with the community.”

Take a look and see what your fellow Huskies have to say. Hard copies available in Rehki Lounge, room 218—and in the inboxes of our undergrads, faculty, and staff.

09/29/2026

The clock is counting down to Career Fair 2026!

Join us today from noon to 5 p.m. in the SDC to meet recruiters and discuss post-grad opportunities, internships, and co-ops with some of the country's biggest companies.

Smaller operations more your style? We've got those too!

View the complete map of recruiting companies in the comments below.

09/24/2026

New faces, new milestones, and award-winners to celebrate in the College of Computing.

This fall, we’re welcoming Yunlong Xing, Bassam Abdelghani, and Anwar Walid to our faculty, bringing expertise that stretches from machine learning and sustainability to cybersecurity, AI, and complex intelligent systems.

And the good news keeps computing: Serein Al-Ratrout, Leo Ureel, Brianna Bettin and Keith Vertanen are celebrating promotions, while Victoria Walters, Tim Van Wagner and Tim Havens have earned University honors recognizing excellence in teaching and research.

As Dean Dennis Livesay puts it, their work benefits “our students, our community, and industry throughout the region, state, and nation.”

Help us welcome our newest faculty and congratulate all the Huskies reaching new career milestones 🥳

Learn more at the link in the comments below!

09/24/2026

The 2026 Computing [MTU] Showcase is coming up!

Join us September 29th through October 2nd for a week of events to celebrate the world of computing.

The events are as follows:
September 29 - 6:30pm
Art in Silico - Tron Trailer & Movie Viewing

September 30 - 5:30pm
Annual Honor Academy Induction and ICC Awards Ceremony
Invite only

October 1 - 6:00pm
Keynote Speaker - Pavan Muzumdar

October 1 - 7:00pm
Fireside Chat - Pavan Muzumdar and Dennis Livesay

October 2 - 2:00pm
Student Poster Competition

Check out the link in our bio for the full event schedule!

09/22/2026

A mistake from years ago can keep following someone long after sentences have been served and penalties paid, creating barriers to jobs, housing, credit, and education.

computer science PhD student Josh Alele-Beals is harnessing technology to help people find a path forward.

He’s developing user-friendly tools that help people and their legal advisors navigate Michigan’s Clean Slate Law and understand whether old convictions may qualify for expungement. And because legal decisions are far too consequential to leave to an AI chatbot’s best guess, he’s combining AI with rigorous mathematical modeling to make the system’s reasoning verifiable and reproducible.

“The combination of a challenging technical problem and the potential to help people rebuild their lives was something I couldn’t pass up,” Josh says.

His bigger vision goes beyond Clean Slate: using human-centered computing to make complicated laws and public systems easier for the people they serve.

Go deeper into the research in a College of Computing Q&A, linked in the comments below.

09/15/2026

Our local students are doing big things! Please join us in celebrating the Houghton High School CyberHuskies for winning the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state championship.

Guided by the College of Computing, these talented students created "AmeriQuest," a mobile app designed to help kids lead healthier, more active lives through AI-powered nature quests.

It’s inspiring to see the impact of K-12 STEM initiatives in our neck of the woods. Congrats Samuel, Gabe, Lewis, and Daniel!

Learn more about the program and their win at the latest College of Computing news blog:
https://blogs.mtu.edu/computing/2026/05/07/cyberhusky-ai-challenge/

09/14/2026

Research by ICC member Dr. Bo Xiao has been featured by the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot, an NSF supported initiative advancing access to AI research resources.

The project, Transforming Safety, explores how AI can be applied to improve safety in construction.

Learn more about the project in the link in our bio!