Drexel University School of Computer and Information Sciences

05/31/2026

We’re excited to attend the NICE Conference and Expo on June 1-3 in Philadelphia! Stop by booth #10 to learn more about our BS in Computing and Security Technology and MS in Cybersecurity programs.

From Foundations to the Future: Transforming the Cybersecurity Workforce The 2026 NICE Conference & Expo will be held June 1–3, 2026, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This year’s theme, From Foundations to the Future: Transforming the Cybersecurity Workforce, ...

05/28/2026

Drexel SCIS congratulates Information Science Assistant Professor Afsaneh Razi, PhD, who has received a prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award of $681,393 over five years.

Razi plans to gain an understanding of the risks teens may face when interacting with AI companion chatbots and develop counteracting frameworks and tools.

Looking ahead, Razi emphasized that the CAREER Award aligns closely with her broader commitment to mentorship and research oriented toward the public’s interest.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Razi!

Read more: https://ow.ly/FMn650Z4ZSL

05/26/2026

Drexel SCIS welcomed 375 participants and sponsors to the 13th annual Philly Codefest last month. The software hackathon received 78 team project submissions, and teams competed for $12,250 in prizes from Drexel SCIS and event sponsors.

https://drexel.edu/cci/stories/hundreds-of-coders-build-ai-tools-for-community-impact-at-drexel-sciss-philly-codefest-2026/

05/21/2026

05/20/2026

We’re excited to introduce you to Tiffany Do, PhD, assistant professor of computer science here at Drexel’s School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS)!
 
Dr. Do teaches courses focused on human-centered AI, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and game development. Her research explores using AI to customize experiences for people, highlighting their unique identities and viewpoints.
 
Keep watching to learn more about Dr. Do and her coursework at Drexel!
 
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05/01/2026

It's National College Decision Day and we can't wait to welcome Drexel's newest Dragons! 💙 💛

04/29/2026

Drexel is pleased to announce that Moogega “Moo” Cooper, MS ’08, PhD ’09, Planetary Protection Lead for the Mars rover “Perseverance” and Group Supervisor at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will be the 2026 University-wide Commencement keynote speaker. 🐉🚀

A Drexel alumna turned real-life “Guardian of the Galaxy,” Cooper helps protect Mars from Earth’s contaminants while advancing the search for life beyond our planet. She played a key role in Mars 2020, including “Perseverance” and “Ingenuity,” and continues to inspire the next generation through her work and outreach.

Learn more about the 2026 Commencement festivities: https://bit.ly/3xa9pM4