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Drexel School of Computer and Information Sciences @DrexelSCIS

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Our inaugural AI Immersion Day introduced prospective students and families to AI innovation, academic programs and student life at Drexel’s School of Computer and Information Sciences. #ExperienceDrexel 🔗 ow.ly/RgeI50Za9An

Drexel SCIS Hosts Inaugural AI Immersion Day for Prospective Students and Families - School of...

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Young adults are concerned that their attachments to AI companions are becoming unhealthy, according to Reddit posts analyzed by Drexel SCIS researchers. drexel.edu/news/archive/2026…

Drexel Study Reveals How People Use AI for Mental Health Support — And Their Concerns About It

As more people turn to artificial intelligence chatbots for emotional and mental health support, a new study from Drexel University suggests that most users see these tools as supplements to — not...

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We have the privilege of announcing an unprecedented $112.6 million gift from The Howley Foundation, the largest pledge in our history. Learn more about how this investment will transform the Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing: ow.ly/KCeK50ZaCAT
Students collaborate and work with robotic dogs inside Drexel University's Nick Howley College of Engineering and Computing lab space.

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Several SCIS computer science faculty and students presented their research across multiple tracks and co-hosted conferences and workshops at the IEEE/ACM International Conference on Software Engineering (@ICSEconf). #ICSE2026 🔗 ow.ly/tze750ZaaqS
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We're thrilled to share that Chris Cera, BS ’01, MS ’04, CEO of Arcweb Technologies, and Mackenzie Ligon, Class of 2026, will be speaking at our Commencement Ceremony on Wednesday, June 10. Please visit our website to learn more about the speakers. 🔗 ow.ly/prMp50Z7Njm
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We are here at the NICE Conference in Philadelphia! Stop by booth 10 to learn more about Drexel's BS in Computing and Security Technology and MS in Cybersecurity programs. #NICECyberCon26
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We’re excited to attend @NICECyberCon on June 1-3 in Philadelphia! Stop by booth #10 to learn more about our BS in Computing and Security Technology and MS in Cybersecurity programs. #NICECyberCon26 niceconference.org/
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New study from @DrexelCCI shows that teens are becoming concerned about their attachment to AI chatbots.
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"No matter how much I want to quit or at least take a break, I feel like I can’t." trib.al/9anQ5mN
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Drexel SCIS congratulates Information Science Assistant Professor Afsaneh Razi, PhD, who has received a prestigious National Science Foundation (@NSF) CAREER Award of $681,393 over five years. #AIresearch #NSFCAREER 🔗 ow.ly/QZbb50Z4ZSR
Headshot of Drexel Assistant Professor Afsaneh Razi, PhD, with text that reads “Afsaneh Razi Wins NSF CAREER Award to Shape Safer AI Experiences for Teens”

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Drexel SCIS welcomed 375 participants and sponsors to the 13th annual Philly Codefest last month. The software hackathon received 78 team project submissions, and teams competed for $12,250 in prizes. #ExperienceDrexel #PhillyCodefest 🔗 ow.ly/Qeqn50Z4pye
A large group of coders gathers in a bright conference room at Philly Codefest 2026, collaborating on AI tools for community impact.

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Several faculty and students from Drexel’s School of Computer and Information Sciences (SCIS, formerly CCI) presented at the ACM CHI 2026 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in Barcelona, Spain, last month. More: ow.ly/OWVr50Z0riy
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It's National College Decision Day and we can't wait to welcome Drexel's newest Dragons! 💙 💛 #NewDragons
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Drexel University is offering community college students in the Philadelphia area the chance to participate in a data summer research program. Learn more about the program: ow.ly/k0zX50YRgcR
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NVIDIA has awarded Feng Liu, PhD, assistant professor of computer science, an NVIDIA Academic Grant Program award to support his research in autonomous driving AI. 🔗 ow.ly/wPSI50YK4WF
Feng Liu, PhD, Receives NVIDIA Academic Grant Program Award to Support Autonomous Driving AI Research

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Helena Mentis, PhD, professor and head of the department of information science, received the ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Service Award—one of the organization’s top honors. 👏 ow.ly/4PXf50YK5hI
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News Bytes is your go-to source for the latest happenings at Drexel CCI. Here’s a glimpse into what our students and faculty were up to in the fall and winter term. 🔗 ow.ly/EphA50YBZBL
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Get ready to unleash creativity and win prizes at #PhillyCodefest! This hackathon encourages students and professionals to explore how technology can make the world a better place. Register today: ow.ly/hLrO50YAQlQ
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Introducing our new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, launching in the fall of 2026. Hear from Associate Dean & Computer Science Professor Dario Salvucci to find out more about the program. Learn more on our website: drexelcci.info/BSAIML
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In February, Drexel CCI hosted the second Philly Codefest: High School Edition, welcoming 40 young coders from 20 different high schools for a day of collaboration and competition. Students formed teams to create a total of nine projects, with four teams selected as winners.
Five participants stand in a row holding blue plush toys shaped like monsters at Philly CodeFest event in front of a presentation screen.

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Five participants stand in front of a Philly CodeFest presentation screen holding awards and wearing event lanyards.

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Four participants standing in front of a Philly Codefest presentation screen, each holding event swag bags and medals.

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Three young participants wearing event badges stand in front of a Philly Codefest presentation screen holding black boxes as awards.

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Co-founded by Michelle Rogers, PhD, associate professor of information science, the program blends coding and computational thinking with movement and design to engage underrepresented students in #STEM. 🔗 ow.ly/pp2e50YpUzP
Portrait of Michelle Rogers. PhD, featured in a faculty success spotlight for Drexel's STEAM program.

ALT Portrait of Michelle Rogers. PhD, featured in a faculty success spotlight for Drexel's STEAM program.
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