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Deep Dive: Special Investigator Danielle Ehrnstein ’14 Puts her Research Skills to Work

Working for a federal contractor, Ehrnstein conducts background investigations for security clearances. Learn how this former triple-major student utilizes the research skills she honed at Simmons, and the interesting places she's conducted interviews.
Alumnae/i Feature

“Everyone has a place in CS”: Laney Strange ’02 Receives Northeastern’s Excellence in Teaching Award

Laney Strange '02 is one of two professors to receive the 2021 Excellence in Teaching Award from Northeastern University. Strange was nominated by students for her work in the Khoury College of Computer Science.
Campus & Community

"Computer and Data Science: They’re Not What You Think!": Student Panel to Present at Undergraduate Symposium

In this panel, Rachel Beaulieu '22, Lila Crum '21, Nicole Rasmussen '21 and Lauren Wagner '21, will showcase the range of possible applications for data science and computer science while also exhibiting their individual areas of expertise.
- Research
- Science and Technology
Student Story

Major Spotlight: Abigail PinterParsons '21, Computer Science

Abigail PinterParsons tells us about discovering her passion for computer science after entering Simmons as undeclared, and finding her confidence as a leader through the Simmons University Dance Company.
Campus & Community

Computer Science Students Track Threats to Cybersecurity

The student research group, CyberBits, provides undergraduate students with cybersecurity research opportunities, industry experiences, and specific exposure to different agencies actively involved in global cybersecurity concerns.
- Research
- Science and Technology
Alumnae/i Feature

Kristie Ferrantella ’12 Helps Nantucket Businesses Connect and Adapt During the Pandemic

President/CEO of the Nantucket Island Chamber of Commerce, Kristie Ferrantella '12, tells us how the Chamber helped local businesses before and during the pandemic.
- Leadership
- Science and Technology
Student Story

Students Focus Data Science Skills on COVID-19 Project

Division of Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics (MCS) students participated in Broadstreet’s COVID-19 Data Project Internship.
- Careers and Internships
- Science and Technology
Student Story

Mapping Meaning: Nicole Rasmussen '21 Combines Linguistics and Computer Science

Nicole tells us about her internships, research, SharkHack and her experience studying abroad in Dublin, Ireland.
Student Story

Hannah Parlman '20, '21MA Teaches Computer Science in Rwanda

Hannah tells us why math is her passion and takes us through her journey to Rwanda.