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º£½ÇÉçÇø Computer Science Honors Alumnus Mohit 'Mo' Vij
The º£½ÇÉçÇø Division of Computer Science and Engineering recently honored alumnus Mohit "Mo" Vij with its 2024 Hall of Distinction Eye of the Tiger Innovator Award for his "visionary leadership, groundbreaking innovation, and enduring contributions to the field of computer science and engineering." It was also noted that his achievements embody the "strength, resilience, and excellence of º£½ÇÉçÇø's Tiger Spirit."

º£½ÇÉçÇø Computer Science Senior Conquers School, Raising Four Kids
Though Baton Rouge native Malana Fuentes grew up with the cards stacked against her, she has come out on the other side, hoping to inspire younger generations, including her own kids, that they can do it all if they want it badly enough.

º£½ÇÉçÇø Computer Science Division Adds World-Class Faculty
Over the course of the last year, the º£½ÇÉçÇø Division of Computer Science (CS) and Engineering has bolstered its faculty ranks with nearly a dozen talented academics and researchers with a wide breadth of expertise. It's a development indicative of a rapidly-growing major in the College of Engineering and a priority area for the university as a whole.

The Future of ADHD Treatment? º£½ÇÉçÇøâ€™s VR Research Aims to Help Students Focus and Succeed
Thousands of children in Louisiana struggle with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, which can interfere with their schoolwork and daily lives. Louisiana ranks among the states with the highest number of ADHD diagnoses. For many families, treatment can be expensive, frustrating, and overwhelming for their parents.

Third Annual GeauxHack: Hackathon to be Held Nov. 1-3
For the third year, the º£½ÇÉçÇø Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE) and º£½ÇÉçÇø Computer Science will welcome college and high school students to campus for the annual GeauxHack: Hackathon event. Over the course of three days, from Nov. 1-Nov. 3, participants will engage in programming, pitching, and playing and be tasked with creating an application that addresses a themed prompt.

º£½ÇÉçÇø CS Professor Designs Reliable App for Public Professor and Course Evaluations
With so much information on the Internet these days, it's hard to know what is accurate. Pretty much anyone can post a review on a product, service, or even a college professor, but who's to say this is reliable information? Wanting to improve the process of rating a college professor online, º£½ÇÉçÇø Computer Science Professor Nash Mahmoud created an app called Professor Index, which is set to transform how college students evaluate and select professors and courses.