KEARNEY – The CoderDojo movement is returning to the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where youth will learn about computer coding, building websites, creating apps and exploring technology. Hosted by Kearney Area Coder Dojos, the events include separate sessions at UNK and include a partnership with UNK’s Computer Science and Information Technology Department. CoderDojos are from 6 to 8 p.m. at UNK’s Otto Olsen Building room 110 on Feb. 18, March 18 and April … [Read more...] about CoderDojo movement returns to UNK for three youth sessions; First event Feb. 18
Information Technology
Fiber ring network install is first phase of Otto Olsen replacement
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is installing a new fiber ring backbone to prepare for future demolition of the Otto C. Olsen building and improve the availability of information technology services on campus. “This will allow us to have a network infrastructure that will last us the next 25 to 30 years,” said Brian Cox, director of Information Technology Services. “This is a long term investment that allows us to … [Read more...] about Fiber ring network install is first phase of Otto Olsen replacement
Robotics competition preps UNK students for Midwest symposium
WHAT: UNK Robotics Competition ABOUT: Students in the Artificial Intelligence class at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will use robots they’ve built and programmed, and go up against each other in a golf competition. The objective of the contest is to design an autonomous robot that can play miniature golf after “looking at” - or running upon - a map of the hole. The event is a tune up for the annual Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium (MICS) at The … [Read more...] about Robotics competition preps UNK students for Midwest symposium
Deb Schroeder has brought technology to UNK for more than 40 years
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – First as a math student, then beginning work as a computer programmer and eventually becoming assistant vice chancellor of information technology, Deb Schroeder has been a student or employee at the University of Nebraska at Kearney for 45 years. “This is where my heart is,” Schroeder said. “These are the students I care about. I had a good education here. There is great faculty here. I’m excited to come to work every day … [Read more...] about Deb Schroeder has brought technology to UNK for more than 40 years
Computer Science, IT students present innovative inventions
By SARA GIBONEY, UNK Communications KEARNEY – A thrilling virtual reality game, a wireless keyboard that allows users to control any device by typing in the air, research on email phishing success rates, and designs for a NASA robot that will collect materials in space. University of Nebraska at Kearney seniors in the Computer Science and Information Technology Department were challenged with the task of creating projects based on their interests and knowledge they … [Read more...] about Computer Science, IT students present innovative inventions
