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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: It's never too late to be a computer scientist

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Being a TA helped new B.A. graduate Lin Huynh rediscover her love for computer science, and she applied to the major right before her senior year.

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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: A quiet leader in computer science

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As a self-described introvert, B.S. student Madeline Miehle knew she would need to push herself to step outside her comfort zone at the University.

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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: Building a career through research and scholarship

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The Hopper-Dean scholarship allowed new B.S. grad Joe Numainville to have fulfilling research opportunities as part of his undergraduate experience.

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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: Blending math and computer science

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Recent B.S. graduate Agnes Folga came to the U of M with a strong interest in STEM, but she was totally new to the study of computer science.

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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: A strong tradition in tech

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A degree in computer science was a simple choice for Narek Ohanyan. He comes from a family of engineers and started doing coding projects at age 11.

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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: Finding a human-centered approach to computing

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Recent B.S. graduate Claire Yang found that a major in computer science offered her a unique way to solve problems and have a positive social impact on the world.

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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: A leap of faith into computer science

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When biochemistry student Kerem Ersöz realized he was more intrigued by his computational coursework, he decided to switch his major to computer science.

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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: Developing a framework for the future

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B.S. student Broden Wanner segued his foundation in math and science into computing, and now develops apps to help others, such as GopherGrades.

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Student awards and honors, Undergraduate news

CSE student returning to ‘Jeopardy!’ for Tournament of Champions

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Nibir Sarma, a junior studying chemical engineering with a minor in computer science, will compete against 14 other winners.

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CSpotlight, Undergraduate news

CSpotlight: Experiencing research as an undergrad

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B.S. student Gaoxiang Luo was part of the groundbreaking research team that developed AI algorithms to analyze chest X-rays for COVID-19.