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Announcements
The arch lab is powered down for the summer. Please use the EOS machines. 
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Highlights
International Conference on Management of Technology
CIS Student John Spencer and Dr. Mostafa Elsaid presented a paper entitled "Using Virtualized Environments for Building An Advanced VoIP Research and Development Infrastructure"
at the 18th International Conference on Management of Technology (IAMOT 2009) in Orlando, FL April 5-9, 2009.
Project Day
| Congratulations to students Matt Grochowalski, Brian Krause, Zak Kubicek, and Ben Uzarski. Their CS senior
project titled CardsLIVE received the "Faculty Favorite Award" during the PCEC Project Day event on April 16, 2009.
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Project Day Projects:
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Project Title: CardsLIVE!
Team: Matt Grochowalski, Brian Krause, Zak Kubicek, and Ben Uzarski
Mentor: Dr. Jamal Alsabbagh
Abstract: CardsLIVE is a C# program built upon the XNA (.Net based) framework that allows gamers to
play Euchre over Xbox LIVE. The game is cross platform and supports players on an Xbox 360 or PC using Windows LIVE.
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Project Title: Maze
Team1:Jason Litke and Matt Gorski
Team2:Tyler Kelsey and Sinisa Malbasa
Mentor: Dr. Roger Ferguson
Abstract: Create a program that could solve any generic maze. Programs were comprised of an artificially intelligent mouse, the cheese (the destination)
and a cat. The object of the program was for the mouse to find the cheese and avoid the cat.
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Project Title: iWoW - The iPhone and World of Warcraft
Team: Aaron Carbaugh, Dean Davis, Michael Preuss, Ryan Putans, Matt Elzinga, and Ben Tjapkes
Mentor: Dr. Jamal Alsabbagh
Abstract: The Apple iPhone and the online multi-player game World of Warcraft (WoW) are becoming very popular
among college students. Part of the fun of WoW is comparing your game accomplishments with those of other players.
We created an application for the iPhone called iWoW that allows users to track his achievements, inventory, and calendar
of events. Players can wirelessly sync the device with their WoW PC to automatically download their latest statistics.
In addition, WoW players can connect to another iPhone over Wi-Fi to compare each others' accomplishments.
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Project Title: Shelljoust
Team: Andrew Bellenir, Nicholas Doorn, Joshua Hulst, Michael Lowis, and Richard Martin
Mentor: Dr. Jamal Alsabbagh
Abstract: Shelljoust is a computer game in which players are presented with a series of scenarios
(problems or challenges) and a simulated, but realistic, computer environment in which to solve them.
These challenges, focusing on computer security and system administration, will begin simple and increase
in difficulty and complexity as gameplay evolves. A customizable "mentor" component will be present to
guide players along their way, making it an excellent educational
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Many of our CIS students participated in this term's Student Scholarship Days.
- The iPhone and World of Warcraft
- Presented by: Dean Davis, Matt Elzinga, Michael Preuss, Ryan Putans, Ben Tjapkes, Aaron Carbaugh
Mentor: Jamal Alsabbagh
Type: Poster
- Visualization of Secondary Structure Using Passive Stereoscopy
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| Presented by: Jason Pell
Mentor: Greg Wolffe
Type: Presentation |
- GPU-accelerated Fluid Dynamics
| Presented by: Dirk Hekhuis
Mentors: Christian Trefftz and Greg Wolffe
Type: Presentation |
- Outsourcing Computation: GPU-Enhanced MATLAB
| Presented by: Stephen Paslaski
Mentors: Christian Trefftz and Greg Wolffe
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- Graphics Processor-Based Implementation of Bioinformatics Codes
| Presented by: Andrew Bellenir
Mentors: Christian Trefftz and Greg Wolffe
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- Shelljoust: An Exploration of Computer Security
- Presented by: Andrew Bellenir, Joshua Hulst, Nick Doorn, Mike Lowis, Rich Martin
Mentor: Jamal Alsabbagh
Type:Poster
WOW! Dr. Scott Grissom has been awarded
2008 Michigan Professor of the Year AND
the 2008 Glenn A. Niemeyer Outstanding Faculty Award!
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Welcome from the Director
Welcome to the School of Computing and Information Systems at Grand Valley State University.
I am pleased you stopped by to visit us on the web. On this site you can learn about our undergraduate
majors: Computer Science and Information Systems,
several minors, and two graduate programs:
Computer Information Systems and Medical & BioInformatics.
You can also find information on our courses,
what is happening with our students, and also with our faculty. It is our hope that you can discover the answers to
(1) why Grand Valley is the best university to attend, (2) why you should get a degree in computing, and (3) which
major is right for you.
By offering both a Computer Science and an Information Systems degree in the same program, sharing the same
faculty and facilities, students benefit from an applied practical CS degree and a technical IS degree.
Students receive more individual attention in our programs because we offer smaller classes.
Our faculty have a
diverse set of expertise, are excellent teachers, and are active in their respective fields. The faculty
and staff are committed to quality instruction while integrating research developments in computing in both
the undergraduate and graduate curriculum. We have state-of-the-art computing facilities, including a
nationally recognized networking and data communication teaching laboratory,
a Linux lab, an architecture lab, and student research project rooms dedicated for
undergraduate student/faculty research. Students
learn in an environment that emphasizes the practical uses of computing and information technology through
courses that are applicable to business today and augmented through involvement in internships.
Excellent job and career opportunities exist for our graduates as the need for these skills remains in high
demand. As a result, our industrial partners, the School of CIS's Advisory Board, strongly support the curricula,
recruit our graduates, and work with our faculty.
Enjoy your visit to our website and please contact us if you have any questions.
For further information on our various programs and opportunities, please contact:
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