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Nabeel Sohail, a School of Computing student finishing up his bachelor’s in cybersecurity and minor in computer science, has been selected as CDM’s student commencement speaker, and will address the Class of 2024 at the ceremony on June 15.

Nabeel was raised in Chicago and the northwest suburbs and has been into cybsercurity since he was about 10 years old. “It began with me breaking my parents’ laptop (software-wise) and fixing it, then following hacktivist groups because it sounded cool.” During his time at CDM, he’s complemented his cybersecurity learning with related internships at ALDI USA and Discover Financial Services.

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From gaming enthusiast to cybersecurity professional | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago When I was younger, my parents gave me a laptop, and I often played video games like Club Penguin and Roblox. I broke the computer a few times trying to install mods, but instead of crying about it, I learned to fix it myself. I was inspired by online groups and games like Watchdogs, which led me to...

Game design programs ranked among best in US for 2024 | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University,...

Once a Blue Demon, Always a Blue Demon. 💙 😈

Last week’s reception was a great way to catch up and reconnect with both recent and long-time alums!

The 2024 DePaul School of Design Student Showcase will feature capstone and thesis work from graduating students in Graphic Design, Game Design, User Experience Design, Industrial Design, and Digital Communication and Media Arts. All are invited to join us on June 13 as we highlight the excellent work of our students and celebrate their achievements.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-depaul-school-of-design-student-showcase-tickets-887873652997

CDM offers summer programs for current high school students in all three of our schools (Computing, Cinematic Arts, and Design). Learn more and apply: https://www.cdm.depaul.edu/academics/Pages/high-school-programs.aspx

Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media alumni are invited to a special reception on Thursday, April 25th at Prime & Provisions featuring remarks from Interim Dean Lucia Dettori. Enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks and light hors d'oeuvres while reengaging and reconnecting with the CDM community.

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Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media Alumni Reception Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media alumni are invited to a special reception featuring remarks from Dean Lucia Dettori. Enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks and light hors d'oeuvres while reengaging and reconnecting with the CDM community.

Cybersecurity and social justice. Games and education. For DePaul CDM faculty members Janine Spears, professor of security and information systems, and Jes Klass, creative director of DIGI Lab and instructor of game design, these unlikely duos are not only likely, but transformative.

DePaul University has awarded both Spears and Klass an Academic Growth and Innovation Fund (AGIF) grant, which supports innovative and revenue generating academic projects at DePaul. Learn more about each of their projects:

DePaul AGIF grant supports cybersecurity clinic and educational gaming development | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago DePaul University Newsline > Sections > Campus and Community > DePaul AGIF grant supports cybersecurity clinic and educational gaming development

School of Design alumni from Graphic Design, Game Design, Industrial Design, and User Experience Design are coming back to DePaul on Thursday, April 11th to share stories about their current jobs within the Chicago-based design industry, what they've learned along the way, and what advice they'd give to current SoD students embarking on a design path after graduation.

Open to all! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/school-of-design-alumni-night-stories-and-advice-from-the-design-industry-tickets-866781465697

Congratulations to CDM Graphic Design students Liam Guiritan and Magda Wilhelm for being named “Students to Watch” by GDUSA Magazine! https://gdusa.com/studentstowatch2024/students-to-watch-2024

You can see some of Liam and Magda’s work on our Instagram (instagram.com/cdmdepaul).

“Our vision is to make the [health informatics] program more about AI and healthcare specifically. That includes the data science side of things, like machine learning, and the technology and digital health side. Given our location in the heart of one of the world’s major cities, we’re uniquely positioned to build something special in the health informatics space. We want to make it accessible, not just to computer science people, but also to clinicians who want to increase their tech skills."

Learn more about Assistant Professor Casey Bennett's research and how he's reimagining DePaul’s master's program in health informatics.

AI researcher revamps DePaul’s health informatics program | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago DePaul University Newsline > Sections > Campus and Community > AI researcher revamps DePaul’s health informatics program

On March 2nd, The Jarvis Student Center for Innovation and Collaboration hosted an AI Lunch and Learn. Faculty, staff, and students from colleges and units across DePaul engaged in insightful conversations about AI and its impact on the university. The event expanded on conversations from this year's Innovation Day, which focused on social good and driving innovation in the areas of AI, sustainability and poverty.

Happy 187th birthday to the greatest city! 🏙️ 💙

📸: DePaul University / Jeff Carrion

Join us on March 5 for CDM night with DePaul Men's Basketball at Wintrust Arena! CDM faculty, staff, and alumni can get discounted tickets at depaulbluedemons.com/promo with the code CDM23 . As always, current DePaul students receive free entry to every home DePaul Athletics event. Claim your ticket at DePaulBlueDemons.com/students.

🎓 Class of 2024 students: Apply now to be the student speaker at the commencement ceremony in June! Learn more at commencement.depaul.edu, and submit your materials by March 10.

Pictured: CDM’s 2023 student speaker Keslie Carrión (MS HCI). Photo by Jeff Carrion/DePaul University

Assistant Professor Roselyne Tchoua's new research combines AI and human elements in healthcare to keep at-risk patients from falling through the cracks. Using a machine learning model called the random forest, Tchoua compiled data of patient survey responses and analyzed the patterns in the data. She employed the random forest classifier because it allows transparency in its decision-making. “You can’t just have the machine tell you the answer,” says Tchoua. “You want it to tell you why.”

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Community health workers boost AI predictions of hospital readmission risk | Press Releases | News | Newsroom | DePaul University, Chicago “How often patients talk to a community health worker, the duration of the conversation and the amount of time they spend looking for resources all had impact,” said Tchoua, assistant professor of computer science in the Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media​. “There is an important ...

Join Assistant Professor/IRL Director and MIT Media Lab PhD David Ramsay to learn more about his new prototyping and research meetup. Feb 20 at 4pm in the Loop Campus Idea Realization Lab.

On January 26, DePaul held its annual Innovation Day. This year’s event focused on driving innovation for social good, specifically addressing poverty, environmental sustainability and artificial intelligence. Staff and faculty representing all three of CDM’s schools—Computing, Cinematic Arts and Design—participated in panel discussions and interactive showcases highlighting their research and creative work. Read more about the event and the featured projects from CDM faculty:
https://resources.depaul.edu/newsline/sections/campus-and-community/Pages/innovation-day-2024-recap.aspx

📸 (images 2-5): Shua Soares

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Join the Chicago Graphic Design Club and CDM for a panel discussion led by Alison Place, author of “Feminist Designer: On the Personal and the Political in Design” about the realities of doing feminist design. Through a conversation with panelists whose backgrounds span education, public service, and industry, and include School of Design faculty Heather Quinn and DePaul University College of Communication alumna Eden Laurin, we’ll explore what it looks like to bring feminist values to our work and the challenges of operating design in a feminist way.

This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and register at

On the Personal & the Political of Design - The Chicago Graphic Design Club February 1, 6 PM A panel discussion on the 
realities of doing feminist design.

DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts students were star-struck when several actors and creators of the TV drama “Breaking Bad” made guest appearances in Stew Lyons’ online Creative Producing course in the f​all of 2023. Serendipitously timed with the 2023 actor and writer strikes in Hollywood, the creative producing course featured multiple guest speakers from the show, including creator Vince Gilligan and lead actor Bryan Cranston, as well as other actors, directors, executive producers and wardrobe designers.

“The 10 weeks I took this course turned out to be one of the most influential periods of my life,” says student Spencer Milligan.

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Cast, crew and conflict management: Students break down ‘Breaking Bad’ | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago DePaul University Newsline > Sections > Campus and Community > Cast, crew and conflict management: Students break down ‘Breaking Bad’

We're kicking off the winter quarter Jarvis Speaker Series this Thursday, 1/18 with Wynston Williams, QA Test Lead of Next Games, A Netflix Game Studio! Free and open to the public. Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jarvis-center-speaker-series-wynston-williams-netflix-games-qa-test-lead-tickets-789483806317

Join us for a full slate of industry pros this quarter, including:
1/29: Erin Sarofsky (Founder, Sarofsky) - register now
2/22: John Podlasek (Director of Talent Acquisition, Level Ex)
2/26: Harper Reed (CEO, General Galactic Corporation and former Obama Campaign CTO)
3/7: Henry H***e (Head of Operations, Dread Central)
3/11: Charlie Williams (Director of CG, Next/Now)

Check depaulcdm.eventbrite.com for event updates and registration.

Jarvis Center Speaker Series: Wynston Williams, Netflix Games QA Test Lead Wynston Williams discusses the process of games QA at both the developers and publishers level.

Happy New Year! 🎊

We wish you a merry Christmas and a happy Dibs cheer! 🎄 💙

📸: Jeff Carrion/DePaul University

CDM staff had fun getting into the holiday—and maker—spirit at yesterday's get-together in the Idea Realization Lab!

DePaul University will be closed today through Sunday for the Thanksgiving holiday. We are so grateful for our CDM family of students, staff, and faculty. Tag someone from University you are thankful for in the comments!

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Did you know CDM has 15 undergraduate and 16 graduate programs that are STEM-designated by the Department of Homeland Security? These programs produce graduates educated in science, technology, engineering and/or math who help support U.S. economic competitiveness and growth. Plus, international students who earn degrees from STEM programs can qualify to extend their post-graduation stay in the United States for Optional Practical Training. The newest program to receive STEM-designation is our MA in Digital Communication and Media Arts, which uniquely bridges two colleges, CDM and DePaul University College of Communication.

Visit https://tinyurl.com/cdmstem to learn more.

Each year, the ID Lab’s Optimizing Digital Innovation (ODI) conference brings together talented professionals in technology to share knowledge among industry, students and faculty. ODI 23 focused on Revolutionizing the Future with AI.

CDM associate professor and ID Lab director Olayele Adelakun hosts the conference to amplify opportunities for students. “Our students think differently than people who have been in the industry a long time. Companies want to understand how younger generations think and problem solve,” he said.

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iD Lab’s conference on AI brings together industry, students and faculty | Campus and Community | Sections | DePaul University Newsline | DePaul University, Chicago DePaul University Newsline > Sections > Campus and Community > iD Lab’s conference on AI brings together industry, students and faculty