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Despite new affirmative action ban, universities and tech programs pledge commitments to diversity

by Lisa Stiffler on July 19, 2023July 19, 2023 at 4:21 pm

Universities and their computer science and engineering programs have been striving for years to boost the diversity of their student population, achieving varied levels of success. The schools are a… Read More

Reality check: Intelligent machines and the future of the automated workforce

by Kathy Gill on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 at 8:12 am

[Editor’s Note: This guest commentary is by technology industry veteran Kathy Gill, a writer, web developer and instructor focusing on communications and user experience.] We humans have survived disruptions like… Read More

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Seattle University receives $1.5M in federal support to aid low-income STEM students

by Lisa Stiffler on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 at 11:03 am

Seattle University landed $1.5 million in funding from the National Science Foundation to support low-income students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs. The NSF dollars will allow the university… Read More

You didn’t get into the University of Washington’s acclaimed computer science program. Now what?

by Lisa Stiffler on June 21, 2022October 13, 2022 at 9:54 am

You’re young, you’re ambitious, you love tech. Your heart is set on the nationally ranked Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington. Except,… Read More

Seattle U students tackle real-world computer and engineering projects for Amazon, F5 and others

by Lisa Stiffler on June 4, 2022June 4, 2022 at 7:06 am

Technology moves so fast, it can be difficult to teach computer science and engineering students the very latest in their fields. So Seattle University tries to make sure its grads… Read More

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Amazon hires Seattle U computer science chair, then makes big donation to find replacement

by Lisa Stiffler on January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 at 11:25 am

Amazon is making a significant donation to Seattle University to create an endowed chair to lead its Computer Science Department, a move that promises to help the private Jesuit university… Read More

Seattle U names $100M Center for Science and Innovation after Costco co-founder and wife

by Kurt Schlosser on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 at 1:13 pm

Seattle University has attached a name to the $100 million Center for Science and Innovation that it is building as a gateway to its campus. The building will be named… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Susan Fowler talks about her book; the science of making alcohol; and more

by Nicole Tanner on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020 at 1:26 pm

— In 2017, news of sexual harassment problems at Uber made national headlines and investigations led to the ousting of the company’s leader. Since then, a spotlight has shone on… Read More

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Seattle U breaking ground on ‘new heart’ of campus with $100M Center for Science & Innovation

by Kurt Schlosser on May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 at 3:01 pm

Seattle University prepared to break ground Thursday on what it is calling the “new heart” of its Capitol Hill campus, a Center for Science & Innovation that will be the… Read More

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AI researchers say San Francisco’s facial recognition ban just scratches the surface

by Alan Boyle on May 15, 2019May 16, 2019 at 9:06 am

San Francisco’s board of supervisors took a significant step this week when it voted to ban the use of facial recognition software for law enforcement purposes, but such measures by… Read More

Amazon contributing $3M to Seattle U’s Center for Science and Innovation to expand STEM reach

by Kurt Schlosser on May 13, 2019May 13, 2019 at 10:30 am

Amazon is making a $3 million contribution toward Seattle University’s new Center for Science and Innovation — a push that will help the school expand opportunities in computer science and… Read More

How this social venture firm is helping India’s poorest with a unique startup accelerator

by Lisa Stiffler on March 7, 2018March 7, 2018 at 6:43 am

Seattle is such a startup hub that folks here are backing new ventures not only outside of the city, but on the other side of the globe. Upaya Social Ventures… Read More

Unique fellowship aims to use technology to bring legal help to the masses

by Lisa Stiffler on March 15, 2017March 15, 2017 at 10:54 am

It may seem like there are plenty of lawyers around, but if you’re low income or living in a rural area, legal help is often unavailable or out of reach.… Read More

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Boeing awards $6 million in grants for STEM education (and its future workforce)

by Alan Boyle on September 21, 2016September 20, 2016 at 10:46 pm

Three universities and scores of other educational programs stand to benefit from $6 million in grants from the Boeing Co. – a bonanza that’s designed to boost the company’s future… Read More

Seattle University will test React Mobile’s emergency alert system

by Molly Brown on June 18, 2015June 18, 2015 at 10:31 am

With its campus located in Capitol Hill, Seattle University students are smack-dab in the center of city life and all that goes with it, including the possibility of becoming the… Read More

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