Bioinformatics

CCI Team Earns $1M Grant from NSF to Increase Success of Underrepresented Populations A collaboration featuring Drs. Mohsen Dorodchi, Roslyn Mickelson and Bojan Cukic has been recognized by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for its innovative approach to improving success in Computer Science (CS) for students from underrepresented populations. More than scholarships, iPass will provide […]

At the biennial Computing Research Association (CRA) Conference, Dr. Manuel Pérez Quiñones was honored as the recipient of the Nico Habermann Award. The CRA Conference, held at Snowbird Resort in Utah, is the flagship invitation-only conference for the leadership of the North American computing research community. Founded in 1972, CRA’s membership includes more than 200 […]

UNC Charlotte College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) Assistant Bioinformatics Professor, Dr. Way Sung has been awarded a $670,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his project, “The Evolution and Reprogramming of DNA Replication Fidelity.” “The goal of our work is to reprogram DNA replication fidelity in an effort to reduce mutation rates,” […]

When Russell Johnston made his way to the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) at UNC Charlotte, he had a goal common among computer science majors: land a big, important job at a big, important tech company. But because he also brought with him an open mind and a willingness to explore unmapped avenues, he […]

UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) offers undergraduate students a state-of-the-art learning experience in the infrastructure of cyber-physical systems and the applications and interactions that are enabled by that infrastructure. The program immerses students in a truly collaborative research community. Students acquire research skills through training sessions and […]

UNC CHARLOTTE LECTURES TO FOLLOW CAMPAIGN OF LOCAL PROFESSOR FOR PRESIDENCY OF BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA A series of five lecture/discussion events at UNC Charlotte this fall will focus on the campaign for and election of the tripartite presidency in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mirsad Hadžikadić, a well-known UNC Charlotte professor, is one of the candidates. Hadžikadić, who came […]

It was standing-room-only in the Barnhardt Student Activities Center Salons when the College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) welcomed its largest-ever freshman class – more than 600 students strong – to UNC Charlotte at Convocation on August 20, 2018. If lost on anyone that CCI is the fastest-growing College in the University of North Carolina […]

As the fastest-growing College in the University of North Carolina System, UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) continues to attract and hire top talent. CCI is excited to announce the addition of nearly 40 distinguished faculty, staff and administrative professionals in just the past year. Beyond the appeal of working at one of […]

UNC Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) is excited to welcome many new faculty and staff to its rapidly growing program. Among the newcomers is Der Vang, a UNC Charlotte alum who has been named Director of Mentoring. Funding for this position was earmarked as part of a generous gift from the North State […]

The numbers have been confirmed. During a sweltering July, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s College of Computing and Informatics (CCI) generated 58% of university’s total research funding for the month. The sum of grants earned by CCI totaled $2.7 million. CCI’s status as an innovative global research university is one of many reasons […]