Category: Awards and Honors

From First-year Class to Fully Funded: Computer Science PhD Student Josh Dafoe Wins NSF Fellowship

It was just another ordinary day at his desk for computer science PhD student Josh Dafoe. But everything changed when he heard that the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) results had been released. Dafoe, a researcher in cybersecurity expert Bo Chen’s Security and Privacy Lab at Michigan Tech, logged into the portal . . .

Excellence in Computing: Meet Our 2025 Honor Academy Honorees

The College of Computing Honor Academy recognizes graduates of Michigan Technological University who have made a meaningful difference in their professions and communities. Honorees are leaders, innovators, and dedicated mentors whose impact extends beyond their own careers to create opportunities for others.Each induction highlights both individual accomplishment and the College’s commitment to innovation, collaboration, and . . .

A Data Science Degree and Dreams Come True for Spring Commencement 2025 Graduate Speaker

Tabasum Hamdard didn’t know anyone when she arrived at Michigan Tech to pursue a master’s degree in data science. When she takes the podium as the graduate student speaker at commencement exercises on Friday, April 24, there will be as many familiar faces in the crowd as there are memories of a community that welcomed . . .

MTU RedTeam Earns More Accolades: Students Excel in National Cyber League Competition

When it comes to red teaming, Michigan Tech Computing Huskies are among the best in the nation. The MTU RedTeam earned an overall Cyber Power Ranking of 22nd in the nation from the National Cyber League (NCL). NCL said the ranking represents the ability of students to perform real-world tasks, including identifying hackers from forensic . . .