From research to startups, read about what members of the Dal computer science community are doing in the world.
Alumni News
10 things we learned at Open Dialogue Live this season
This year’s Open Dialogue Live series zeroed in on Dal’s research strengths — from food security and clean energy, to ocean research, health outcomes and innovation and entrepreneurship — answering the question, ‘How can we use these strengths to help solve today’s greatest challenges?’
Women in STEM unite on International Women’s Day
Dalhousie’s Faculties of Computer Science, Engineering and Science hosted the fifth annual Women in STEM Networking Event in Halifax this week, with Dal researchers and alumni participating in a panel discussion about their motivations for pursuing a career in STEM.
Alumni stories that made us proud in 2022
As 2022 ends, we take a moment to celebrate the many accomplishments of Dal alumni this year.
10 alumni stories that made our community proud in 2021
Dalhousie alumni across Canada and around the world inspired us time and again, despite the ongoing challenges of COVID-19. We look back at some highlights we were proud to showcase this past year, as we look ahead with anticipation to stories we’ll share in 2022.
Dal Insight Circle asks community members their thoughts and opinions on key initiatives
Launched in Sept. 2020, this vibrant online community invites alumni, donors and friends of Dal to provide monthly feedback on a variety of topics, initiatives and Dal programs. Find out what Natalie Borden (BScPh’94) says about participating and how you can become part of Dal Insight Circle.
Successes and setbacks
Open Dialogue Live’s panel discussion provided a close look at how women in STEM are navigating 2020.
Inspiring immigrants in the Maritimes
Five Dalhousie alumni, as well as a faculty member, were among those honoured for their vision and leadership in the community with the “2020 Most Inspiring Immigrants in the Maritimes awards.”
Dalhousie collaborates for a women in STEM event
The Faculties of Computer Science, Engineering and Science teamed up to host the second Dalhousie Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Networking and Panel Event.
Honouring Dal’s first alumni Aurum Award winners
Four of Dal’s outstanding alumni were feted last week at the first Dalhousie Aurum Awards ceremony, recognized for their innovative and visionary achievements.
Edward Snowden talks surveillance and security
Whistleblower Edward Snowden earned international infamy when he leaked secret documents that revealed the extent of global surveillance culture. Last week, speaking via livestream to a packed house as part of Dal Alumni Days, Snowden discussed the rise of the surveillance state — and what a “digital arms race” means for our future.