Author Archives: Doug Martin

The School of Computing partners with Egypt for Master of Data Science and Machine Learning program

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Doug Martin

The School of Computing is proud to collaborate with the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to offer a new Master of Data Science and Machine Learning program as part of their Digital Egypt Builders Initiative (DEBI). The 12-month … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to the Computing Class of 2021

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Doug Martin

Our graduating class of 163 Bachelor, Master’s, and PhD in Computing students would be walking the stage in Grant Hall for their convocation ceremony. Once again, due to the pandemic, we are sending our graduates off and welcoming them as … Continue reading →

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Wendy Powley Receives Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teaching Award

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Doug Martin

The School of Computing is happy to announce that Wendy Powley is the recipient of the Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teaching Award 2020. The Chancellor A. Charles Baillie Teaching Award recognizes undergraduate or graduate teaching or professional teaching that has … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Wendy Powley and Farhana Zulkernine on their Promotion to Associate Professor

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Doug Martin

The School of Computing would like to congratulate both Wendy Powley and Farhana Zulkernine on their recent promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. Well done to both!

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Secure IoT Hackathon 2020

Posted on March 12, 2020 by Doug Martin

(Photos by Ashley Taylor and Garrett Elliott) Three of Canada’s leading technology companies, TELUS, BlackBerry, and Solace, came together with L-SPARK in 2019 to create the Secure IoT Accelerator Program, powered by an innovative Secure IoT Platform. Following the success … Continue reading →

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David Skillicorn comments on Ontario police’s use of Clearview AI facial recognition software

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Doug Martin

Dr. Skillicorn says the tool may seem attractive to police detectives and could significantly reduce their workload, but points out that their accuracy is never as good as claimed. Read more on Radio Canada International (article is in French): No … Continue reading →

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David Skillicorn weighs in on whether Huawei contributed to the demise of Nortel

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Doug Martin

Dr. Skillicorn says it’s entirely plausible that technology robbed and copied by a rival was the final straw that took down an already struggling company. Read more in the National Post: Did Huawei bring down Nortel? Corporate espionage, theft, and … Continue reading →

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Two More Tenure-Track Positions at Queen’s School of Computing

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Doug Martin

The School of Computing in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s University invites applications for a Tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Human-Computer Interaction. Candidates with specialization in all areas of Human-Computer … Continue reading →

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David Skillicorn Discusses Security Risks of 5G Technology with Global News

Posted on June 11, 2019 by Doug Martin
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Selim Akl and Two QSC Alumni Receive Top Honours from CS-Can

Posted on June 5, 2019 by Doug Martin

Congratulations to Dr. Selim Akl for receiving the CS-Can/Info-Can Lifetime Achievement Award Monday night in Montreal. These awards recognize current or former faculty members in Canadian Computer Science Departments, Schools, Faculties who have made outstanding and sustained contributions to computing … Continue reading →

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