OC Dept. of Engineering, Computer Science + Math

Congrats to our graduates! The College of Engineering, Computer Science + Math wishes you well in your future endeavors!

OC Cybersecurity student Gideon Mallinson recently placed in the National Cyber League’s CTF competition’s top 2%! He was tested in several major categories for cybersecurity. Way to go, Gideon! Read more: tinyurl.com/GideonCTF

Thank you, Black Hills Information Security, for donating “Backdoors & Breaches” to OC’s Cybersecurity program! Students had fun playing “Defenders,” a threat emulation game designed to uncover pathways into their network environment. Read more: tinyurl.com/BlackHillsDefe…

Congrats to OC’s Cyber Eagles who competed in the National Cyber League Spring 26 Games! A total of 76 students participated, with 10 OC students who placed in the top-10. Thank you to Associate Prof of Computer Science Curtis Coleman for his leadership! tinyurl.com/OCCyberEagles

Congrats to OC alum Mateo Pulcini, who minored in Software Engineering, on his Master’s debut at the Augusta National! We’re proud to see his hard work and passion paying off on golf’s biggest stage.

Another year, another LAN party with CS students! Bit Club’s annual 12-hour game marathon inducted new officers & played party, board, & card games. They enjoyed hosting gamers and non-gamers alike to play until the sun came up. Read more from The Talon: tinyurl.com/Bitlanparty

For spring break, many Engineering students went to McAllen, Texas, to help the community. OC’s student-led newspaper, The Talon, interviewed Haley Dacus, and she discussed her time helping cook meals. Way to serve, Haley! Read more: tinyurl.com/HaleyMcAllen

Last week for spring break, several Engineering students visited McAllen, Texas for a mission trip. Students helped build and renovate housing for the local church community by painting, insulating, and drywalling. Thank you, Engineering students!

Did you know Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dr. Fang Li has submitted for a provisional patent for a new file type called ImageCFN? Way to go, Dr. Li! Read the full interview in OC’s student-run newspaper, The Talon, here: tinyurl.com/Image-CFN

Have a great Spring Break from the Department of Engineering, Computer Science + Math! Enjoy your week off, Eagles!

Associate Professor of Computer Science Curtis Coleman has weighed in on AI program Claude and how it can’t truly replace humans in cybersecurity. Thank you for continuously contributing to the field of cybersecurity amidst new developments! Read more: tinyurl.com/ColemanClaude

Calling Oklahoma engineers & engineering students! Help organize or chair a session, present a paper, or attend presentations at the 44th Annual Oklahoma AIAA/ASME Symposium. Submit abstracts by March 30, and visit OC.edu/aiaaasme for more info!

Spring Sing is almost here! Congratulations to Computer Science major Maxwell Jones on being one of the Spring Sing hosts this year! See Maxwell and the rest of the hosts perform March 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. in Baugh Auditorium. See you there!

“Converting to Christianity changed my life.” Professor of Mathematics Dr. Paul Howard spoke during Faith Talks chapel about overcoming homelessness, faithlessness, & other challenges. Our professors are inspirations to our community!

Our engineers are ready to showcase their musical talents! Engineering and Computer Science students Ryan Dillinger, Markus Houghton, Greyson Alexander, Tanner Cross, Parker Landes, Davey Clonts, & alumnus Cameron Cox are in the Spring Sing band! See you there on March 5-7!

Computer Science student Joseph Luckett is doing a wonderful job leading the Spring Sing Tech Team! The show will be March 5-7 at 7:30 p.m. in Baugh Auditorium. Read more about how Luckett is preparing in the Talon: tinyurl.com/SpringSingTech

Gideon Mallinson, a Computer Science major, is also the news editor for The Talon! He writes every week for the student-led newspaper, covering events in the news and stories about campus life! Keep up the great work, Gideon!

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dr. Fang Li has published his most recent book, “The Declarative Mind: Programming Without How.” This book details programming paradigms in light of AI. Wonderful work, Dr. Li! Learn more here: tinyurl.com/bdexxw5b

OC’s student-led newspaper, The Talon, highlights the relaunch of Outreach to continue encouraging small churches and serving the community. Mechanical Engineering student and VP Ella Hinds shares her hope for the future of the group here: Tiny.urlTheTalonOutreach

This Valentine’s season, we celebrate the dedication and community that power success inside and outside the lab. Happy Valentine’s Day from OC’s Department of Engineering, Computer Science + Math.