Computer Science - University of Oklahoma

Applications are still open for the 2026 Oklahoma Summer Transportation Institute. The application deadline is this Friday, May 8th at 11:59 PM CT.

If you have a high-school-aged student interested in STEM, engineering, and transportation, please learn more details about this free, week-long opportunity below!

WHAT/WHY: A free-for-you opportunity to learn about exciting transportation career and college pathways through STEM-based activities while meeting peers, professors, and transportation professionals!

WHERE: Gallogly College of Engineering on the Norman Campus of the University of Oklahoma

WHO: High school students; hosted by the Southern Plains Transportation Center and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, delivered by the OU Gallogly College of Engineering!

WHEN: This week-long, non-residential experience happens 8 am – 5 pm from Monday, July 13th through Friday, July 17th!

HOW: Complete your application – instructions found at the QR code on the flyer and also here: https://www.sptc.org/osti-2026

Feel free to forward this email/opportunity with anyone you think might be interested in OSTI.

OU’s Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer Shishir Shah Joins ‘Conversations with the President’ Podcast
In a new episode of “Conversations with the President,” OU’s inaugural chief artificial intelligence officer Shishir Shah discusses how OU is preparing students and faculty to lead in an AI-driven future. Shah shares his vision for expanding AI literacy, fostering responsible innovation and ensuring graduates across disciplines are equipped to use emerging technologies ethically and effectively.

You can find “Conversations with the President” here, or you can listen on Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform.

University of Oklahoma 2 likes. "Conversations with the President: Leading in the Age of AI | University of Oklahoma"

What happens when class ends?

For our Computer Science students, that’s when things really begin.

Through clubs like AI/ML, SACM, Sooner Competitive Robotics, Programming Club, Hacklahoma, and more, students are building real projects, sharpening their skills, and finding their people.

These aren’t just extracurriculars—they’re where passion turns into purpose.

Your support helps make it all possible.

Give today: givesooner.org

The OU School of Computer Science is pleased to share an important leadership update with our community.

👉 Read the full message at the link below to learn more about Dr. Shishir Shah, director of the School of Computer Science and OU’s first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer:
https://t.e2ma.net/message/toksyl/hzsolj

Supply Drive - Harvest of Hope
Benefiting Bridges of Norman



Bridges is a non-profit organization committed to helping high school students in family crisis to pursue education without obstacles. Please consider participating in this drive which will have a great impact for local teens. The drive ends on Monday, October 6th.

Donate through CashApp. $Cashtag is $StaffSenate or scan the QR code below:

Donate in person:

National Weather Center, RM 1101 (Imelda Aldava)

College of Professional & Continuing Studies, RM 611 (Ross Mehl)

Carson Engineering Center, RM 107 (Piyush Rathee)

Jeanine Rainbolt College of Education RM 227 (Mona Springfield)

Supplies needed:

Plastic Forks

To-Go Styrofoam boxes

Sandwich bags with seal tops

Jelly (small plastic jars)

Peanut butter (small plastic jars)

Cup Noodle

Small individual cereal boxes (assorted)

Velveeta microwavable dinners

Toilet Paper

Regular sized feminine pads

Wolf chili no beans

Small individual Fritos

Small plastic jars alfredo sauce

Small plastic jars spaghetti sauce

Spaghetti pasta

Chips, assorted small bags

Chicken noodle soup cans

Lentil soup cans

Fruit roll ups

Beef jerky

Cookies, small individual packages

USB-C chargers (Apple and generic)

Sugar packets

Donation Deadline: Monday, October 6th

Cash and checks can be dropped off at any of our drop off locations. Monetary donations are helpful and go a long way. They can offset costs like over-the-counter medication, medical needs that aren’t covered by insurance (glasses/dental work/etc.), work clothes, extracurricular activities, vital records expenses necessary for enrollment, the cost of ACT/SAT testing fees, and more. If you have any questions about this fundraiser, please contact Imelda Aldava at [email protected]

or at 405.325.6561.

We invite you to join us for a gathering in remembrance of Dr. Chris Weaver, as we honor their life, reflect on their contributions, and share memories together.

Date: Friday, August 15th
Time: 9:00AM-11:00AM
Location: Rawl Engineering Practice Facility, Room 200
850 Jenkins Ave, Norman, OK, 73019, United States

This will be an opportunity for us to come together, celebrate Dr. Weaver’s impact, and support one another during this time.

All are welcome. We hope you can join us.

Obituary: https://www.wswfh.com/obituaries/Christopher-E-Weaver?obId=43571590

We are saddened to inform you of Dr. Chris Weaver's passing on Sunday, June 29th, 2025.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, people who wish to honor Prof. Weaver’s memory donate to support graduate students in computer science. You may do so by visiting the OU Foundation giving page at:

https://lnkd.in/gmERKBWq

Choose “Other Fund Not Listed” and specify “42357 Computer Science Graduate Fellowships.” Under “Name of Honoree” please specify “Prof. Chris Weaver.”

‼️ Research Spotlight: Why You've Got Mail

We're proud to highlight a recent study by our students and Dr. Anindya Maiti, published in the ACM Digital Library: "Who’s Filling Your Inbox? How Popular Apps Use and 'Abuse' Your Email Address."

Analyzing 150 popular apps over a year, the research reveals that users often receive promotional emails even after opting out - raising important questions about digital consent and privacy.

This work underscores OU’s commitment to impactful, real-world research.

Explore the full study:

Write up: https://link.growkudos.com/1q0h7136pz4
Publication: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3714393.3726516

Why You've Got Mail: Evaluating Inbox Privacy Implications of Email Marketing Practices in Online Apps and Services | Proceedings of the Fifteenth ACM Conference on Data and Application Security and Privacy research-articleOpen access Share on Why You've Got Mail: Evaluating Inbox Privacy Implications of Email Marketing Practices in Online Apps and ServicesAuthors: Scott Seidenberger, Oluwasijibomi Ajisegiri, Noah Pursell, Fazil Raja, Anindya MaitiAuthors Info & ClaimsCODASPY '25: Proceedings of the Fi...

We’re pleased to share that Dr. Ze Shi (Zane) Li will be joining our faculty in August 2025.

Zane specializes in software engineering and will bring valuable experience in both research and teaching to our department. We’re looking forward to having him on campus and working with our students and colleagues.

Welcome, Zane!

Learn more about Zane’s work on GitHub: https://zeshili.github.io