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DET Students Gain Educational Experience During COVID Research Project
Inspiring and equipping students is not a catchphrase for the School of Information Technology and Computing. It's something that associate professor Dr. Brian Burton was able to put into practice when he invited two DET majors to join him in a pandemic research...
DET Club Creating Virtual Campus in Game Engine
ACU's Digital Entertainment Technology (DET) club is working to give technology students a professional edge in the fast-changing field of digital entertainment through hands-on projects that are student-developed. One of the projects the club has been working on is...
Alumni Spotlight: Bethany Witemeyer
"Underachiever" is not a label anyone who knows Bethany Witemeyer ('20) would have given her as a student. Bethany graduated from Abilene Christian University with a double major in computer science and mathematics and a concentration in computer theory and is now...
Student Spotlight: Adam Garcia
Adam Garcia, a senior computer science major from Abilene wasn't sure what to expect when he came to ACU as a student. His father, an alumnus of ACU, had shared many stories about his time at ACU and it spurred Adam to make the decision to become a Wildcat. Since...
SITC Professors Take Part in Biblical Research Project
Dr. James Prather, associate professor of computer science, is combining his love of biblical text and computer science as he continues his work on the THEOT (Textual History of the Ethiopic Old Testament) project, exploring ancient Ethiopic biblical manuscripts and...
Partnership with USAA Sparks Professional Development for Students
USAA is making a lasting professional development impact on current SITC students through mock interviews, resume review sessions, and Zoom interest meetings as they work to help students prepare for future careers - some of whom will go on to work for their company...
Internship Spotlight: Felix Mbikogbia
Felix Mbikogbia, a senior computer science major from South Sudan recently completed a 15-week internship with ACU’s Nuclear Energy eXperimental Testing (NEXT) Lab. Felix began working for the NEXT Lab in February of 2018 as a web manager where he is in charge of the...
DET Club Creates Immersive Virtual Reality Experience as Research Project
The Office of Undergraduate Research hosts an annual research festival where students from Abilene college campuses come together to share their scholarly presentations or creative projects. As an opportunity to experience the learning advantages of research, many...
SITC Students Receive University Scholar Award
Every year, a group of select students is recognized during graduation ceremonies for their academic excellence and good scholarship throughout their college career. The University Scholar Award is given to students who have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher, earned...
ACU Special Interest Group for Computer Human Interaction
One of the most valuable parts of a student’s academic and professional success is found outside of the classroom, especially when students become involved with student organizations. Student organizations allow members to explore their specific interests and...
SITC Welcomes New Professor
Andrew Carnegie once said, "Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results." The team behind all...
Student Spotlight: Jael Morel
President John Quincy Adams once said, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” Jael Morel, sophomore Digital Entertainment major and Computer Science minor, is an example of a leader who inspires many...