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
Ben Wagner
A LOOK BACK: Computer Science, IT students innovate in virtual reality world
By SHERRI HARMS Professor, Computer Science and Information Technology It is clear from major press coverage that virtual reality is garnering, that there is a huge amount of development interest across multiple industries, including video streaming, gaming and simulated learning. This explosion of awareness and enthusiasm from students stimulated the UNK Computer Science and Information Technology department to adopt virtual reality resources and lab space for student … [Read more...] about A LOOK BACK: Computer Science, IT students innovate in virtual reality world
Ben Wagner recipient of Northwestern Energy scholarship
KEARNEY – Ben Wagner of Columbus is the recipient of the 2015 Northwestern Energy Community Works Scholarship. Valued at $1,000, the scholarship is given to an upper-level Computer Science and Information Technology student who maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average. Wagner is a junior honors student at the University of Nebraska at Kearney majoring in computer science. He currently is completing an internship at clothing retailer The Buckle Inc. in Kearney. -30- … [Read more...] about Ben Wagner recipient of Northwestern Energy scholarship
