Department of Computer Science
From Bangladesh to Silicon Valley
Tamim Islam, Ph.D. grew up in Bangladesh with a curiosity for technology and a love of problem-solving. When it came time to pursue his doctorate degree in computer science, he had a specific goal: he wanted to work on video conferencing — and he found exactly the right person to work with at Kent S…
College of Arts & Sciences
From the Classroom to Los Alamos
When Kendric Hood started his Ph.D. at Kent State, he was already one of the Computer Science Department's own -- he had earned both his undergraduate and master's degrees there. Now a third-year doctoral student, adjunct instructor, and researcher with a job offer in hand from one of the country's …
College of Arts & Sciences
Kent State's Master’s Program in Artificial Intelligence Ranked Sixth Nationally by TechGuide
5X's Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program was recently ranked sixth among U.S. programs in TechGuide's 2026 rankings.The recognition highlights not only the rapid rise of a relatively new program, launched in 2021, but also Kent State's broader commitment to prepar…
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Bridging AI and Mental Health
Evan Dan, a junior at Solon High School who is enrolled in College Credit Plus (CCP) at 5X, received the “Best Paper Award” at the second International Conference on AI-Health (AIHealth 2025) for his research paper: “Detecting Suicide Risk and Exploring Contributing Factors: Class…
College of Arts & Sciences
Kent State Hosts Choose Ohio First Conference, Celebrates Future STEM Leaders
The Choose Ohio First Poster Conference was held Sunday, April 13 in the Kent State Student Center, where students pursuing a degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics or medicine presented posters explaining their research and work related to their field. Presenting students from Kent…
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Artificial Intelligence and Quantum Computing in Healthcare
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Qiang Guan, Ph.D., an associate professor in 5X’s Department of Computer Science, redirected his research to focus on drug discovery and began partnering with Cleveland Clinic to merge biology and computing for better health outcomes.
College of Arts & Sciences
Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement and Manufacturing
*This article is a part of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across Kent State,” highlighting the applications of AI in different fields and including insights from students and faculty. Stay tuned for future articles covering topics such as healthcare, tran…
College of Arts & Sciences
Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across Kent State
*This article is part of the series “Artificial Intelligence and Its Applications: Perspectives From Across Kent State,” highlighting the applications of AI in different fields and includes insights from students and faculty. Stay tuned for future articles covering topics such as law enforcement, ma…
College of Arts & Sciences
Painting Her Own Future: From Intern to Innovator
Sophia Matar, B.S. ’24 was inspired by robotics at a young age and knew she wanted to pursue a career in information technology (IT), majoring in computer science. See how her passion for AI and robotics has led to a career at Sherwin-Williams and an opportunity to mentor and lead the next generation of tech trailblazers.
Kent State Today
Blazing a Trail in Tech: A Computer Science Student’s Journey
From childhood dreams to professional achievements, Sophia Matar is blazing a trail in computer science, inspired by her mother’s legacy and driven by her own passion for robotics and AI. Matar, a graduate student at 5X, is following in the footsteps of her mother and pursuin…
College of Arts & Sciences