# News

Queen's School of Computing News

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## [Ahmed Hassan to Speak at Inaugural ACM AI Leadership Summit](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/08/19/ahmed-hassan-to-speak-at-inaugural-acm-ai-leadership-summit/)

_2026-08-19 · qscintern_

Queen’s School of Computing professor and Mustafa Prize Laureate, Ahmed Hassan has been announced as a speaker at the inaugural ACM AI Leadership Summit, taking place from August 30 to September 2, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Summit will bring together leading researchers, industry experts, policymakers, and educators to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping \[…\]

## [Wendy Powley Receives A. Nico Habermann Award](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/08/14/wendy-powley-receives-a-nico-habermann-award/)

_2026-08-14 · qscintern_

The School of Computing is delighted to celebrate retired professor, Wendy Powley on receiving the prestigious A. Nico Habermann Award from the Computing Research Association (CRA). This award recognizes Wendy’s contributions that have increased the numbers and successes of women in computing across Canada and beyond. We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved honour and \[…\]

## [New AI Literacy Courses Open to All Undergraduate Students](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/07/30/new-ai-literacy-courses-open-to-all-undergraduate-students/)

_2026-07-30 · qscintern_

Whether you're studying Arts, Science, Business, Engineering, Health Sciences, or anywhere in between, these courses will help you understand how AI works and how to use it effectively in your studies and future career (no programming experience required).

## [Student Spotlight: Grace Odunuga](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/07/13/student-spotlight-grace-odunuga/)

_2026-07-13 · qscintern_

When Grace Odunuga arrived at Queen’s University, she set out to make an impact both inside and outside the classroom. As a Bachelor of Computing student specializing in Computer Science and Security, she combined academic excellence with a passion for leadership, equity, and community building. Grace’s passion for improving the experiences of Black students in \[…\]

## [We&#8217;re Hiring! Join our Faculty.](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/07/07/were-hiring-join-our-faculty/)

_2026-07-07 · qscintern_

The School of Computing at Queen’s University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor that centres on Computational Intelligence. The preferred start date for the appointment is January 1, 2027. The deadline to apply is July 27th, 2026.

## [Celebrating the Queen’s Computing Class of 2026](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/06/24/celebrating-the-queens-computing-class-of-2026/)

_2026-06-24 · qscintern_

Today we celebrated the Queen’s Computing Class of 2026 at our Convocation Reception and Awards Ceremony! The event was an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, family, and friends to come together and celebrate the achievements of our graduating class. We are incredibly proud of everything our graduates have accomplished and grateful to have been part \[…\]

## [QSC Convocation, Reception, and Awards Schedule](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/06/01/qsc-convocation-reception-and-awards-schedule/)

_2026-06-01 · qscintern_

Join us in celebrating our 2026 graduating class! The School of Computing is hosting our reception and awards ceremony in the Commons (Goodwin Hall, 230) from 11:00am to 1:00pm on June 24th. Enjoy refreshments and use the QSC photobooth for commemorative pictures. We will also be hosting our very own awards ceremony to recognize our \[…\]

## [School of Computing and Smith Business Research Exchange: Al in Action](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/05/06/school-of-computing-and-smith-business-research-exchange-al-in-action/)

_2026-05-06 · qscintern_

Today our School of Computing participated in a joint research event, AI in Action, bringing together colleagues from our Faculty and the Smith School of Business. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we diagnose disease, understand consumers, optimize operations, and even power autonomous systems in the physical world. AI in Action brings together leading researchers from \[…\]

## [Dr. Rebecca Hisey awarded Principal’s Teaching and Learning Grant](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/05/05/rebecca-hisey-awarded-principals-teaching-and-learning-grant/)

_2026-05-05 · qscintern_

Congratulations to Dr. Rebecca Hisey, Term Adjunct, School of Computing, for being one of five recipients of the Principal’s Teaching and Learning Grants. Inaugural grant recipients are recognized for their commitment to course innovation and values-driven teaching practices. This grant recognizes the innovative work that Rebecca is doing in our CISC 472 – Health AI: \[…\]

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_2026-05-05 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Molly Higginson Memorial Award Recipient](https://www.cs.queensu.ca/news/2026/04/23/molly-higginson-memorial-award-recipient/)

_2026-04-23 · qscintern_

Join us for an uplifting afternoon, celebrating the achievements of mature women students at Queen’s! We are pleased to share that Hebatalla Ouda, who is currently enrolled as a PhD student in the School of Computing, has been selected to receive the Molly Higginson Memorial Award in recognition of her achievements as a mature woman \[…\]

