Department of Computer Science
From Bangladesh to Silicon Valley
Tamim Islam, Ph.D. grew up in Bangladesh with a curiosity for technology and a love of problem-solving. When it came time to pursue his doctorate degree in computer science, he had a specific goal: he wanted to work on video conferencing — and he found exactly the right person to work with at Kent S…
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From the Classroom to Los Alamos
When Kendric Hood started his Ph.D. at 91²Ö¿â, he was already one of the Computer Science Department's own -- he had earned both his undergraduate and master's degrees there. Now a third-year doctoral student, adjunct instructor, and researcher with a job offer in hand from one of the country's …
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91²Ö¿â's Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence Ranked Sixth Nationally by TechGuide
91²Ö¿â'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 91²Ö¿â's broader commitment to prepar…
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Bridging AI and Mental Health
Evan Dan, a junior at Solon High School who is enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) at 91²Ö¿â, 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…
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91²Ö¿â Hosts Choose Ohio First Conference, Celebrates Future STEM Leaders
The Choose Ohio First Poster Conference was held Sunday, April 13 in the 91²Ö¿â 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…
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Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in Healthcare
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qiang Guan, Ph.D., an associate professor in 91²Ö¿â’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.
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Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement and Manufacturing
*This article is a part of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across 91²Ö¿â,†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…
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Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across 91²Ö¿â
*This article is part of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across 91²Ö¿â,†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…
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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.
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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 91²Ö¿â, is following in the footsteps of her mother and pursuin…
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