Department of Computer Science News
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Current Computer Science News
Do you know how to use a makerspace? This class will teach you.
Bite-sized stories of how friendship is a core element of the Rebel experience.
The inaugural event brought together students and industry leaders for competitions and crucial professional development.
This latest initiative from the International Gaming Institute is setting the standard for ethical AI use in the industry.
While unremarkable in style, the now-destroyed University Gardens plaza offered some beloved businesses to the neighborhood over the years.
UNLV students highlight the difference between their summer internship reality and what we see on the big screen.
Computer Science In The News
From the Las Vegas dry cleaner to the ritzy multimillion-dollar casino, cyberattacks are continuing to bring the city to a halt, but university professors have had enough.
Las Vegas Valley students participated in cyber security games at UNLV with a "Squid Game" theme.
The UNLV College of Engineering has officially launched its 7th annual “GenCyber” camp. This year’s camp has drawn its largest group yet, with 70 students registered for the week-long experience. For the first time, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is introducing VR activities, and this year’s theme is inspired by the hit TV show “Squid Game.”
A change in how you drive on the Las Vegas Strip is coming soon. Zoox, a company creating autonomous vehicles, plans to roll out a fully autonomous taxi, or robotaxi, next year. The company says while the public will not be driven in the robotaxi until next year, they are already testing these new robotaxis on the strip.
A federal lawsuit joined by eight states accusing a large real estate software company of helping apartment managers collude to raise rates has brought increased attention to heightened rental rates across the country.
Swatting is the act of reporting fake threats to emergency responders to elicit a large law enforcement response. Many industries have repeatedly fallen victim to these calls, including K-12 schools. These false threats not only suck up and divert precious resources but they leave room for real dangers.
