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Dr. Jun Kong and PhD candidate Md Ochiuddin Miah coauthor article on augmented reality
09/05/2024
Jun Kong, professor of computer science, and Md Ochiuddin Miah, a PhD candidate in the department, have coauthored an article titled "Augmented Reality and Cross-Device Interaction for Seamless Integration of Physical and Digital Scientific Papers," published in the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. The article addresses the challenge researchers face in efficiently navigating vast scientific literature while valuing printed materials in the digital age. Printed papers facilitate deeper engagement and comprehension, leading to more active reading and improved retention. However, existing digital tools often fail to meet the needs of researchers who benefit from the tactile advantages of printed documents. In response, Kong and Miah developed AR-PaperSync, a solution that leverages augmented reality (AR) and cross-device interaction technology to integrate the physical experience of printed papers with the interactive capabilities of digital tools. With AR-PaperSync, researchers can seamlessly navigate inline citations, manage references, and synchronize reading notes across mobile, desktop, and printed formats. The user-centric approach, informed by interviews with six researchers, ensures that AR-PaperSync is tailored to its target audience. A study involving 28 participants found that AR-PaperSync significantly enhances efficiency, accuracy, and usability while reducing cognitive load in academic reading tasks compared to conventional methods. These findings suggest that AR-PaperSync provides a seamless integration of physical and digital reading environments for researchers.
Md Ochiuddin Miah is pursuing a PhD in Computer Science at North Dakota State University and works as a Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant at the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute. His research focuses on human-computer interaction. Jun Kong is a full professor of computer science at North Dakota State University, with research and teaching interests in human-computer interaction and software engineering.
NDSU ranked in top 100 of best master's of computer science
03/27/2024
North Dakota State University has been identified as one of the best in the nation for a Master's in Computer Science by TFE Times. It ranks graduate programs based on six factors including: student quality, program selectivity, and career outcomes. The ranking methodology is based on:
- 30% Mean GRE Scores
- 25% Mean Starting Salary and Bonus
- 15% Mean Undergraduate GPA
- 15% Acceptance Rate
- 10% Full Time Graduates Employed at Graduation
- 5% Full Time Graduates Employed 3 Months after Graduation
The overall score for each program is the weighted average of each of the components respective score, where the weights sum to 100%. The final scores are normalized and are not rounded.
The TFE Times is an online platform that provides news and programming tips. Some of the programs TFE Times ranks in 2024 include: MBA, Accounting, Marketing, Financial economics, Economics, Business analytics, Financial engineering, Management, Law, Education, Nursing, Social work, Computer engineering, and Computer science.
CS student shares how A.I. minor has impacted his education
03/19/2024
Ian King, a junior in the computer science department, is one of the students that has added the new A.I. minor and was interviewed by KVRR. Watch here
Computer Science Department welcomes students back for the 2024-25 academic year
09/05/2024
Last week, NDSU launched the fall semester with a range of exciting Welcome Week events. Hundreds of students moved into the residence halls, marking their first official college experiences on campus. In the Computer Science Department, under the leadership of Dr. Simone Ludwig, students had the opportunity to meet the faculty and staff. They were introduced to the department’s offerings and what they can expect in the coming years. We wish all students a productive and healthy school year and look forward to getting to know each of you.
CS student and entrepreneur presents at Fargo's StartupBREW
04/03/2024
As part of NDSU Takeover Day, computer science student William Grube spoke today at Fargo’s StartupBREW, a weekly meetup for entrepreneurs, creatives, and community members. Grube, is the founder of Gruvy Education which provides comprehensive AI training and keynotes to educators and staff. He hopes to equip educators with the knowledge to effectively use AI tools and prepare our educational system for a future where AI tools are exponentially better than what we are seeing today.
He spoke with NDSU's President Cook yesterday about his startup and what his plans are for the future.
"When ChatGPT came out, I thought is was the coolest thing ever. I kind of got a little bit obsessed with it and I really just saw how it was going to change the nature of work forever."
"After I graduate, I’m going to really try and scale Gruvy Education to the biggest company possible. But what I like about entrepreneurship is that I can really go any avenue, so maybe down the road I will be doing something completely different."
Grube is currently pursuing an accelerated master's degree in computer science at NDSU, and aims to make a significant contribution to the fields of education and artificial intelligence. Driven by a strong desire to meaningfully impact how AI is integrated into education, he is preparing both educators and students for a future shaped by technological advancement. You can watch the full video of him with President Cook here.
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CS alum Kaylee Swenson, talks about her NDSU experience
