College of Computing and Informatics

Legislators see how UNC Charlotte is powering tech talent in North Carolina

North Carolina legislators heard first-hand how UNC Charlotte is powering the state’s technology talent during a committee session on campus Thursday, Oct 6. 

Charlotte researchers part of NSF-supported center investigating ‘healthier’ buildings

UNC Charlotte bioinformatics professor Anthony Fodor is part of interdisciplinary initiative to explore microbial communities of indoor spaces.

New study: vaccine protection against COVID-19 short-lived, booster shots important

Researchers from Yale School of Public Health and UNC Charlotte have an answer regarding the uncertainty as to how long COVID vaccine protection lasts, and when it might be necessary for individuals to get an additional booster shot.

Strong protection following vaccination is short-lived.

The researchers’ study is the first to quantify the likelihood of future infection following natural infection or vaccination by the Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson or Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines. The findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Meet the graduate: Ayushi Patel

Ayushi Patel, a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a member of the Class of 2022. She will graduate from the University’s College of Computing and Informatics with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. As she finishes her undergraduate degree, Patel shares her thoughts on the college and what she would do differently.

UNC Charlotte increasing enrollment to ‘engineer a smart and secure future for North Carolina’

UNC Charlotte is expanding its enrollment of students in computational engineering-related fields. With $41.2 million in funding from the N.C. General Assembly for “Engineering North Carolina’s Future,” the University will recruit an additional 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students over the next five years.  “Our University is our city’s research hub and a driving force of […]

UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics is North Carolina’s largest and most diverse computer science program

A chancellor’s vision more than two decades ago set an enduring standard that continues today, shaping the future of technology for the Charlotte region and beyond.

For unvaccinated, reinfection by SARS-CoV-2 is likely

Research by a team of scientists led by faculty at Yale School of Public Health and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte shows that strong protection following natural infection is short-lived.

Lowe’s $1.5 million gift will advance AI and machine learning at College of Computing and Informatics

Today, Lowe’s and UNC Charlotte announced that Lowe’s has donated $1.5 million to the College of Computing and Informatics to strengthen UNC Charlotte’s position as a leading technology hub and talent provider for Lowe’s, the Charlotte region and beyond. The gift will establish the Lowe’s Endowed Chair in Computer Science and the Lowe’s Technology Innovation Fund. […]

Leading in degree completion

At UNC Charlotte, African American students are graduating at a rate higher than any time in the University’s history — especially in STEM majors.

Simple yet useful tips to better secure your home devices

Cybersecurity experts lend some practical advice based on “Smart Home” research.