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Canada’s first faculty of Computer Science

Established in 1990, we are Canada's original faculty of computer science. With an accredited co-op program and world experts within arm’s reach, we promote innovation to lead the digital transformation in all areas of life.

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Why computer science degrees and human oversight matter more than ever in the age of AI (Part 1)

Dr. Bateman, a leading researcher at UNB's Research Institute for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (RIDSAI), SPECTRAL Spatial Computing Research Centre & Human-Computer Interaction Lab argues that human creativity, problem-solving & decision-making are more crucial than ever in a world driven by AI.

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Why computer science degrees and research grounded in critical thought matter more than ever in the age of AI (Part 2)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving fast, but that doesn’t mean humans should be left behind. In the mythbusting Q&A below, UNB’s Dr. Scott Bateman explains how they’re needed now more than ever.

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How UNB alumni are liberating health data in New Brunswick

In 2018, the Government of New Brunswick's department of health set a goal of improving access to digital health services to transform the way health care is delivered in the province. A key part of this commitment was giving patients and families access to their health information, allowing them to manage their health better.

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Women in Cybersecurity chapter offers students support and visibility

Two University of New Brunswick (UNB) computer science students are on a mission to increase the visibility and participation of women in cybersecurity by establishing UNB’s first Women in CyberSecurity (WiCyS) student chapter. Hwany Kim (BBA’21) and Ashley Smith are the new chapter’s president and vice president.

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Faculty of computer science seeks cultural shift with innovative EDI leadership program

The University of New Brunswick (UNB) faculty of Computer Science (CS) is piloting a leadership program in partnership with MESH/diversity, a software company co-founded by UNB graduate Mike Wright ((BBA’96, BCS’99). The company provides AI-driven equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) training for workplaces and organizations.

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