College of Computing Archive

The Grainger Foundation Sponsors New Computing Competition

June 14, 2021
The College of Computing will host the inaugural Grainger Computing Innovation Prize, which calls on Illinois Tech students to develop creative technology solutions to some of the most challenging problems facing the world today: health disparities, climate change, and the need for sustainable, smart infrastructure to win a share of $30,000 in prizes.
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College of Computing Year End Department Awards Announced

May 27, 2021
The College of Computing would like to congratulate the winners of the 2020-21 academic year student achievement awards. Each department in the college acknowledged special recognition to graduate and undergraduate student achievement, as well as the best teaching assistants.
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Ron Hochsprung Endowed Chair in Computer Science Virtual Investiture

March 30, 2021
Celebrate the tradition of honoring distinguished faculty as we invest Xian-He Sun with the Ron Hochsprung Endowed Chair in Computer Science on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.
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Register to participate in ChiCyberCon 2021

March 18, 2021
Registration is open for speakers, presenters and attendees for ChiCyberCon: Cyber Security and Forensics Conference, an all-virtual event on Friday, April 16 hosted by The College of Computing and the Department of Information Technology and Management.
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Registration Open For Alan Turing Institute Workshop

February 23, 2021
Two Illinois Institute of Technology faculty members are helping to organize an international workshop celebrating the 100th anniversary of publication of two landmark books in economics and probability theory.
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College of Computing Virtual Ribbon-Cutting and Featured Post-Event Lecture

February 11, 2021
Enjoy fun virtual activities, win prizes, and join our special guests at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 12 for the virtual ribbon-cutting of the newly formed College of Computing at Illinois Institute of Technology.
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College of Computing Virtual Ribbon Cutting Event

February 11, 2021
Lance Fortnow and Chris Gladwin invite you to the virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Computing.
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SoReMo Forum at Illinois Tech Kicks Off February 8

February 2, 2021
We're excited to launch the SoReMo (Socially Responsible Modeling, Computation, and Design) initiative—a STEM mission to empower students to enact positive societal change in partnership with community stakeholders and subject matter experts from industry, academia, and government.
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SoReMo Accepting Applications for Student Fellows

January 5, 2021
The Socially Responsible Modeling, Computation, and Design (SoReMo) Initiative invites students motivated to frame research projects from a socially responsible point of view to join this new forum.
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Spring 2021 Course: Introduction to Machine Learning

December 1, 2020
The Computer Science department is offering CS484: Introduction to Machine Learning again in Spring 2021.
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Faculty/Staff
- BCBS Fitness Program Enrollment Fee Waived in June
  June 17, 2021
  If you're looking to stay in shape, or get back in shape, now is a good time to join the Blue Cross Blue Shield fitness program.
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- Summer Camp for Instructors
  June 17, 2021
  Sessions will take place on Thursdays from July 8–29, from 1–2 p.m. CDT.
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- Get Discounts on Summer Travel and Entertainment with Perkspot
  June 10, 2021
  IIT employees have available to them the Perkspot discount program. This program includes 30,000 national and local discount offers, from travel to cell phones, streaming services to groceries, and more.
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- Upcoming Financial Essentials Webinars, June 15-17
  June 10, 2021
  TIAA, one of Illinois Tech’s 403(b) Retirement Plan vendors, has announced several Financial Essentials webinars running from June 15-17, 2021. Sessions are open to all retirement plan participants regardless of the vendor with which they invest, and are available for on-demand viewing for 30 days following the live broadcasts.
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- Lifeworks Celebrating Pride Month
  June 10, 2021
  Lifeworks, Illinois Tech’s Employee Assistance Program, is celebrating Pride Month this June! Check out their Heartbeat Newsletter for articles like Being an LGBTQ+ Ally, Creating an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Workplace, and Gender Identity: Understanding Basic Terms.
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- People of Color Networking Group
  June 01, 2021
  If you are interested in networking with other BIPOC, please contact us today.
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- Black Women at Illinois Tech Networking Group
  June 01, 2021
  Join fellow Black women staff and faculty at Illinois Tech monthly as we meet to network and share our commonalities.
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- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Book Club
  June 01, 2021
  Join us as we explore issues around diversity, equity, and inclusion. A new book will be read at the start of each month.
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- People of Color Networking Group
  May 20, 2021
  Join fellow people of color on the staff and faculty at Illinois Tech monthly as we meet to network and share our commonalities.
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- Delta Dental’s Enhanced Benefits Program Expands to Include Special Needs Individuals
  May 18, 2021
  Delta Dental’s Enhanced Benefits Program seeks to bridge the gap between oral health and overall health, with enhancements based on evidence that treating and preventing oral diseases can improve overall health.
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