Department of Computer Science
17cҳ's Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence Ranked Sixth Nationally by TechGuide
17cҳ's Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program was recently ranked sixth among U.S. programs in TechGuide's 2026 rankings.The recognition highlights not only the rapid rise of a relatively new program, launched in 2021, but also 17cҳ's broader commitment to prepar…
Bridging AI and Mental Health
Evan Dan, a junior at Solon High School who is enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) at 17cҳ, received the “Best Paper Award” at the second International Conference on AI-Health (AIHealth 2025) for his research paper: “Detecting Suicide Risk and Exploring Contributing Factors: Class…
17cҳ Hosts Choose Ohio First Conference, Celebrates Future STEM Leaders
The Choose Ohio First Poster Conference was held Sunday, April 13 in the 17cҳ Student Center, where students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine presented posters explaining their research and work related to their field. Presenting students from Kent…
Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in Healthcare
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qiang Guan, Ph.D., an associate professor in 17cҳ’s Department of Computer Science, redirected his research to focus on drug discovery and began partnering with Cleveland Clinic to merge biology and computing for better health outcomes.
Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement and Manufacturing
*This article is a part of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across 17cҳ,” highlighting the applications of AI in different fields and including insights from students and faculty. Stay tuned for future articles covering topics such as healthcare, tran…
Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across 17cҳ
*This article is part of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across 17cҳ,” highlighting the applications of AI in different fields and includes insights from students and faculty. Stay tuned for future articles covering topics such as law enforcement, ma…
Painting Her Own Future: From Intern to Innovator
Sophia Matar, B.S. ’24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in information technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.
Blazing a Trail in Tech: A Computer Science Student’s Journey
From childhood dreams to professional achievements, Sophia Matar is blazing a trail in computer science, inspired by her mother’s legacy and driven by her own passion for robotics and AI. Matar, a graduate student at 17cҳ, is following in the footsteps of her mother and pursuin…
New Professor Completes His ‘Freshman’ Year
Freshman year can be a little stressful, even for a faculty member. But Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., who just completed his first year as an assistant professor of computer science at 17cҳ, is feeling content and excited for the next academic year.
New Year, New Lab, New Dad
The 2023-24 academic year has been a life-changing one for Raiful Hasan, Ph.D., an assistant professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences, who embarked on his first faculty position at 17cҳ last semester.