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Kappa Mu Epsilon inducts 19 students into the math honor society Kappa Mu Epsilon inducts 19 students into the math honor society
Published: May 15, 2013.
Nineteen students and faculty were inducted into Lewis University’s chapter of Kappa Mu Epsilon , a specialized honors society in mathematics on May 3. [MORE
Shannon Ott and Jeremy Gregory honored with departmental awards Shannon Ott and Jeremy Gregory honored with departmental awards
Published: May 16, 2013.
The Lewis University Departmental of Computer Science and Mathematics awarded two outstanding seniors during the College of Arts and Sciences Spring 2013 [MORE
Prometheon Technology Club gives Minecraft tutorial Prometheon Technology Club gives Minecraft tutorial
Published: May 9, 2013.
Josh Brauer, a senior Lewis University computer science major and an officer in the Prometheon Technology Club, gave an engaging presentation on advanced [MORE
Computer science and communications students visit tech incubator Computer science and communications students visit tech incubator
Published: May 10, 2013.
A group of Lewis University computer science majors and communications majors recently visited the downtown Chicago tech incubator Catapult. The students [MORE
Aviation, leadership, math and science summer camps open for teens at Lewis University Aviation, leadership, math and science summer camps open for teens at Lewis University
Published: May 3, 2013.
Lewis University will host several summer camps for aviation, leadership, and math and science. All camps will be taught by full-time faculty and will [MORE
Scholarship and research on display at Lewis University Scholarship and research on display at Lewis University
Published: May 2, 2013.
More than 280 Lewis University undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni showcased their scholarly and artistic work April 18 during the 2nd [MORE
Joliet software engineer talks about the winding road of his career Joliet software engineer talks about the winding road of his career
Published: May 2, 2013.
Bob Bersano, senior software engineer and product architect with Rocket Software, recently discussed his career with a group of Lewis University computer [MORE
What does DNA double helix have to do with computer science? What does DNA double helix have to do with computer science?
Published: May 1, 2013.
Dr. Ray Klump, professor and chair of Mathematics and Computer Science , recently presented, “Where DNA and CPU Meet: a presentation on how computer science [MORE
Cyber Detective discusses Cybercrime with Lewis students Cyber Detective discusses Cybercrime with Lewis students
Published: March 28, 2013.
Cyber Detective Rich Wistocki of Naperville shared his experiences and knowledge about cybercrime with Lewis University students on March 13. Lewis University's [MORE
Pi Day turns into some dough for Lewis University student Pi Day turns into some dough for Lewis University student
Published: March 22, 2013.
On March 14, Pi Day, Lewis University awarded its first Dana Dominiak Scholarship in Computer Science. The first recipient was William Hoffman, a junior [MORE
Geneca talks about software development with Lewis University students Geneca talks about software development with Lewis University students
Published: March 12, 2013.
Geneca, an enterprise software development firm, hosted Lewis University Computer Science students and faculty Feb. 27 at their Oak Brook office. Chief [MORE
Computer Science students win honors at academic competition Computer Science students win honors at academic competition
Published: March 8, 2013.
Lewis University Computer Science students continued to earn honors during the annual Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area programming competition. [MORE
Video game programming students visit game developer Video game programming students visit game developer
Published: February 25, 2013.
Students in the Lewis University Video Game Programming II course visited computer science alumna Dr. Dana Dominiak and her video game development company [MORE
Math major attends Nebraska conference Math major attends Nebraska conference
Published: February 4, 2013.
Tiffany Parks, a Math major at Lewis University and Joliet resident, attended the Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics Jan. 25-27 [MORE
CompSci alumnus and innovative entrepreneur visits mobile apps class CompSci alumnus and innovative entrepreneur visits mobile apps class
Published: January 25, 2013.
John Chmela, an 1983 Lewis University graduate in Computer Science, shared his thoughts on QR codes during a guest presentation in Dr. Cindy Kersey's Mobile [MORE
Dr. Paul and Kathleen Kaiser, Russ and Dawn Smyth honored at Lewis University President’s Circle Dinner Dr. Paul and Kathleen Kaiser, Russ and Dawn Smyth honored at Lewis University President’s Circle Dinner
Published: December 21, 2012.
Lewis University presented the Frank J. Lewis Philanthropists of the Year Awards at the 17th annual President’s Circle dinner at the Lewis main campus [MORE
Lewis students Brian Wilhelm and Martin Strus win Mathematics/Computer Science Departmental Awards Lewis students Brian Wilhelm and Martin Strus win Mathematics/Computer Science Departmental Awards
Published: December 24, 2012.
Brian Wilhelm of New Lenox and Martin Strus of Hickory Hills recently earned Departmental Awards at Lewis University. Wilhelm was the recipient of the [MORE
Paul and Kathy Kaiser receive the Frank J. Lewis Philanthropists of the Year Award for exemplary contributions to Lewis and surrounding communities Paul and Kathy Kaiser receive the Frank J. Lewis Philanthropists of the Year Award for exemplary contributions to Lewis and surrounding communities
Published: December 27, 2012.
Dr. Paul Kaiser, professor emeritus of Mathematics and Computer Science , and his wife Kathy Kaiser received the Frank J. Lewis Philanthropists of the [MORE
Cloud computing entrepreneur shares tips and experience on building a business with Lewis students Cloud computing entrepreneur shares tips and experience on building a business with Lewis students
Published: January 2, 2013.
Paul Young, founder and chief architectural officer of Cloud One, recently shared his knowledge and experience of building a company with a group of Lewis [MORE
Lewis University alumnus shares career success story with computer science students Lewis University alumnus shares career success story with computer science students
Published: December 4, 2012.
Art Scheuber, a 1981 alumnus of Lewis University’s Computer Science program, recently returned to his alma mater to discuss the benefits of studying computer [MORE
Nathan Adams of Argonne National Laboratory talks engineering with students Nathan Adams of Argonne National Laboratory talks engineering with students
Published: December 4, 2012.
Nathan Adams, a software engineer at Argonne National Laboratory and a 2010 alumnus of Lewis University’s Computer Science program, recently shared his [MORE
Don’t let the Grinch steal away your cybershopping experience Don’t let the Grinch steal away your cybershopping experience
Published: November 19, 2012.
The holidays can be such a hectic time. Shopping online can be a great way to help you find and purchase gifts for your loved ones without wasting precious [MORE
Tech club at Lewis holds Slenderthon tournament Tech club at Lewis holds Slenderthon tournament
Published: November 9, 2012.
The Prometheon Technology Club held a tournament called Slenderthon which centered on the popular psychological horror game Slender. The tournament was [MORE
''Mortal Kombat'' series software developer speaks at Lewis University ''Mortal Kombat'' series software developer speaks at Lewis University
Published: November 8, 2012.
Tom Sakkos, developer at Chicago-based Netherrealm Studios, spoke to a group of computer science students on Nov 6 at Lewis University in Romeoville. Netherrealm [MORE
3rd-5th graders learn about science and technology from Lewis students 3rd-5th graders learn about science and technology from Lewis students
Published: November 2, 2012.
More than 70 students and their families attended “Night at the Lab” for 3rd-5th graders Oct. 27 at Lewis University. They participated in hands-on experiments [MORE
Computer science students attend Women in Computing Conference Computer science students attend Women in Computing Conference
Published: November 2, 2012.
A group of Lewis Computer Science students, faculty and alumna attended the Chicago Women in Computing Conference Oct. 26 and 27. Lewis students Lacey [MORE
Computer Science students receive prestigious award for innovative work in their field Computer Science students receive prestigious award for innovative work in their field
Published: October 30, 2012.
Lewis University Computer Science students Will Hoffman of Lockport, Elie Shmayel of Darien and Brian Wilhelm of New Lenox received a Fifty for the Future [MORE
Night at the Lab spotlights science for 3rd-5th graders Night at the Lab spotlights science for 3rd-5th graders
Published: October 12, 2012.
Lewis University students in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience are coordinating a “Night at the Lab” for 3rd-5th grade students and their families. [MORE
College of DuPage and Lewis University Partner to Offer Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science at COD’s Glen Ellyn Campus College of DuPage and Lewis University Partner to Offer Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science at COD’s Glen Ellyn Campus
Published: October 8, 2012.
College of DuPage and Lewis University have announced a new 3+1 educational agreement that enables students to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer [MORE
New Mathematics and Computer Science labs dedicated at Lewis University New Mathematics and Computer Science labs dedicated at Lewis University
Published: October 1, 2012.
Nearly 100 people celebrated the Sept. 26 dedication of the Mathematics and Computer Science Department 's new, spacious, state-of-the-art computer labs. [MORE
Lextech Global Services’ CEO speaks on changing mobile technology Lextech Global Services’ CEO speaks on changing mobile technology
Published: September 19, 2012.
Lextech Global Services’ Chief Geek and CEO Alex Bratton will present “Mobile Technology is Changing the World. Are You Ready?” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. [MORE
Lewis University reaches 10 years of record-breaking enrollment Lewis University reaches 10 years of record-breaking enrollment
Published: September 10, 2012.
As classes began this fall at Lewis University, it reached 10 years of record-breaking enrollment. More than 6,500 students are attending classes on campuses [MORE
Classes begin in new Mathematics and Computer Science area at Lewis University Classes begin in new Mathematics and Computer Science area at Lewis University
Published: September 7, 2012.
Classes recently began in the new area for Lewis University Mathematics and Computer Science Department that includes classrooms, labs, and office space. [MORE
Geneca representatives visit computer science students at Lewis University Geneca representatives visit computer science students at Lewis University
Published: September 7, 2012.
Representatives of Geneca, an innovative enterprise software development firm based in Oakbrook Terrace, visited a group of computer science students and [MORE
Success and innovative science breakthroughs shared by Lewis University students in SURE program Success and innovative science breakthroughs shared by Lewis University students in SURE program
Published: August 20, 2012.
Seven Lewis University student researchers recently shared their success after completing the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). The 10-week [MORE
Robots attack downtown Joliet at Kidzfest Robots attack downtown Joliet at Kidzfest
Published: August 10, 2012.
Again this year, Lewis University sponsored Joliet's annual Kidzfest, a free event aimed at entertaining and teaching area children. This year's event [MORE
Computer Science students visit mobile applications entrepreneur Computer Science students visit mobile applications entrepreneur
Published: August 1, 2012.
On July 25, 10 Lewis Computer Science students and faculty visited Lextech Global Services in Lisle, Ill. Lextech specializes in developing mobile applications [MORE
Green and Renewable Energy Workshop for junior high school teachers continues at Lewis University Green and Renewable Energy Workshop for junior high school teachers continues at Lewis University
Published: July 18, 2012.
Junior high school teachers recently headed back to the classroom to learn about current green and renewable energy trends and developments. For the second [MORE
High school students interested in science or math careers are invited to Summer Preview Program July 25 at Lewis University High school students interested in science or math careers are invited to Summer Preview Program July 25 at Lewis University
Published: July 3, 2012.
Lewis University will host a Summer Preview Program on July 25 for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in the math and science [MORE
Course on creating apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod is offered in Fall at Lewis University Course on creating apps for iPad, iPhone and iPod is offered in Fall at Lewis University
Published: June 5, 2012.
A weekend course on iOS development in which students will learn how to create apps for iPads, iPhones, and iPods will be offered Oct. 19-20 at Lewis University. [MORE
Software Engineering class at Lewis University focuses projects on service learning Software Engineering class at Lewis University focuses projects on service learning
Published: May 29, 2012.
Non-profit organizations Advocate Family Care Network and Seeding Change recently benefited from Lewis University Computer Science students applying their [MORE
Lewis University dedicates new Science Center Lewis University dedicates new Science Center
Published: March 26, 2012.
Lewis University opened its new Science Center to the public with a Dedication Ceremony on Friday, March 23 and an Open House on Saturday, March 24 on [MORE
STEM education research program strives for global science breakthroughs STEM education research program strives for global science breakthroughs
Published: August 12, 2011.
Six Lewis University student researchers recently shared their success after completing the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). The eight-week [MORE
Lewis University is named top 50 undergraduate game design programs Lewis University is named top 50 undergraduate game design programs
Published: March 3, 2010.
Lewis University is one of the 50 best undergraduate institutions in the U.S. and Canada to study game design, according to The Princeton Review, one of [MORE