Computer Science and Math (Penn State Harrisburg)

04/30/2024

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04/15/2024

The Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania (TCCP) is pleased to announce that we will once again award scholarships to deserving college students who identify as women and are currently pursuing a technology-related field of study.

Three scholarships in total will be awarded – one for $1000, one for $1500 and one for $2000 exclusively for a non-traditional age woman who is enrolled full-time in either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree program and pursuing a tech-related field of study!

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03/15/2024

Group Advising Session for Undergraduate Students, Thursday, March 21, 12-1, TL 128

Please feel free to join us as we seek to answer all of your advising questions. We will discuss the computer science degree requirements, the new CS options, electives for Fall 2024, and course prerequisites.

03/15/2024

Generative AI Programming Competition for Undergraduate Students, Friday, April 5, 11-1:30, C13

The ChatGPT programming contest returns to Penn State on Friday, April 5th. The contest is open to all PSU undergraduate students. Prizes and food are available! To find out more and to register for the contest, please visit the site:

Welcome to the Second Annual PSU Generative AI Programming Contest! Unlike traditional programming competitions, this contest allows you to use generative AI, like ChatGPT, to solve programming challenges. You will work in teams of up to three students at your PSU campus. The top three teams will re...

03/15/2024

Computer Science Student Club, Tuesday, March 19, 12-1, W212

There will be a meeting on Tuesday, March 19, from 12-1 in W212 to select officers to restart the ACM Student Club. We are proposing that the club be renamed the Computing and AI Club. This is open to all undergraduate and graduate students. Lunch will be provided.

01/24/2023

You are invited to the next SSET Lightning Round Seminar.

Date and Location: Thursday, January 26, 2023, 11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m. EAB 103
Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/97218748562

A handheld medical device based on electrochemical
gas sensor for diagnostic purposes
Dr. Shadi Emam
• Areas of expertise: Biomedical devices: electrochemical sensors for diagnosis purposes; 2-d material, stretchable, wearable, self-healing sensors

Cyber-Physical Smart Power Systems
Dr. Md Habib Ullah
• Areas of expertise: Transactive Energy Systems; Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) Coordination; Cyber-Physical Power System; Connected and Autonomous Electric Vehicles; Quantum Computing, Blockchain, IoT, and AI in Smart Grid

Creating Resilient Infrastructure
Dr. Zorana Mijic
• Areas of expertise: Earthquake engineering; geotechnical engineering; soil liquefication; adaptation of infrastructure to climate change; environmental geotechnics; sustainable infrastructure

*Light Refreshments will be served

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01/21/2023

Do you want to make a difference by becoming a Secondary Mathematics teacher?

The Penn State Harrisburg NSF Noyce Scholarship seeks to encourage talented science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors and professionals to become grades 7-12 mathematics teachers in high-needs school districts.

At Penn State Harrisburg, the scholarships of up to $15,000 are awarded to undergraduates pursuing a B. A. in Mathematics with a Secondary Certification Option. Scholarships of up to $20,000 are awarded to post-baccalaureate candidates who have a strong mathematics background.

Penn State Harrisburg NSF Noyce Scholarship Program

11/16/2022

The Math Club's big event for the fall semester is the Sunlight Casino, set for this Thursday's common hour in W212. This will be a fun one if you are interested in the mathematics of casino games! All are welcome.

11/02/2022

You are invited to the next SSET Lightning Round Seminar Series!

November 10, 2022
11:30 a.m-12:30 p.m.
EAB 103

Zoom Link: https://psu.zoom.us/j/97218748562

Equity Issues Arising from Impound Lot Location and the Likelihood of Obstructing Vehicle Tows
Dr. Jeremy Blum
• Areas of expertise: • Intelligent Transportation Systems • Agent-based Optimization Systems •Traffic Safety Modelling



Modelling High Dimensional Time Series Data via Tensors
Dr. Rukayya Ibrahim
• Areas of expertise: • Dimension reduction in spatio-temporal analysis with applications •Algorithm and model development in the area.

Computational Material Design and Mechanical Behavior of Materials at the Molecular Level
Dr. Sheikh Fahad Ferdous
• Areas of expertise: •Multifunctional materials • Traumatic Brain Injury • Bone scaffolds •Ceramic- based composites •Polymer composites• Additive manufacturing.

(Light Refreshments will be served)

10/28/2022

Please join us Thursday, November 3 for Dr. Emam’s presentation on “A handheld medical device based on electrochemical gas sensor for diagnostic purpose” at 11:45 am in Olmsted W314 and via zoom https://psu.zoom.us/j/91493708830?pwd=d0wyRnNqdEhvZTVROThRYUdiK05jdz09

10/28/2022

Please join us Tuesday, November 1 for Dr. Gehring’s presentation on "Superluminal" Pulse Propagation in Erbium-Doped Optical Fiber and Frustrated Total Internal Reflection at 11:45 am in Olmsted W338 and via zoom https://psu.zoom.us/j/91493708830?pwd=d0wyRnNqdEhvZTVROThRYUdiK05jdz09

10/17/2022

Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 18 for Dr. Kabir’s presentation on Machine Learning Techniques in Healthcare at 11:45 am in Olmsted W338 and via zoom https://psu.zoom.us/j/91493708830?pwd=d0wyRnNqdEhvZTVROThRYUdiK05jdz09