News and Events

DMC News and Events

September 11, 2025Save the date: Pivoting C.S. Degree into a Career into Forensics and Cyber Security

Join us for the second DMC Lecture Series of Fall 2025 - and the second by a Ramapo CS Alum! Pivoting a C.S. Degree into a Career in Forensics and Cyber Security November 12th, 5:30pm ASB 524 A degree in Computer Science provides the foundation for solving real-world problems in cybersecurity and digital forensics. In this presentation, I will share how core programming and problem-solving skills translated into developing custom forensic scripts, building in-house automation tools, and streamlining complex data processes. I will also highlight how computer science fundamentals extend into my everyday work dealing with developers to senior leadership. ... Read More

September 9, 2025Highlight Your Internship Story: Emily Morra - New Jersey Jackals

Welcome to the DMC’s Highlight Your Internship Story series, where we showcase the impressive work our students are doing during their internships. These stories highlight how hands-on experience is helping them grow professionally and launch successful careers in tech. Congratulations to Emily Morra, Data Science major at Ramapo! This summer, Emily worked with the New Jersey Jackals, a semi-professional baseball team, as an Analytics Intern. She manned the TrackMan Baseball system, which uses AI cameras around the stadium to track pitches and generate information on a wide variety of useful statistics, such as spin rate, exit velocity, launch angle, and ... Read More

September 8, 2025Save the Date - Internship Experience Panel Talk

We’re excited to announce that our upcoming event will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6:00–7:00 pm. This session will feature a student panel highlighting their internship experiences—covering everything from the projects they worked on and skills they gained to the challenges they overcame and the advice they have for peers. More details will be shared soon, but for now, mark your calendars and get ready for an engaging and insightful evening. This event is co-sponsored by the Computer Science Club, Cahill Center and the DMC Lecture Series. Please check back for more information about location and event ... Read More

August 30, 2025Ramapo College Awarded Prestigious NSF S-STEM Grant to Support Next Generation of STEM Leaders

Ramapo College of New Jersey has received a $2M U.S. National Science Foundation S-STEM (Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) grant to launch the Ramapo Opportunities for Advanced Degrees in STEM (ROADS) program. This multi-year award will provide comprehensive scholarship support and specialized academic programming for academically talented students with financial need. ROADS targets five high-growth disciplines through our Center for Data, Mathematical, and Computational Sciences: Computer Science, Data Science, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, and Bioinformatics. These fields are experiencing unprecedented demand, with job growth projections ranging from 11% to 36% over the next decade – far exceeding the national average. ... Read More

August 29, 2025Learn how Ramapo's MSDS aligns with the nationally recognized ADSA core Data Science competencies

The Academic Data Science Alliance (ADSA) Data Science Taxonomy represents a comprehensive framework of competencies for Master's-level data science programs, developed through collaboration with leading academic institutions and federal partners including NSA, DOD, NIH, and NSF. This nationally recognized taxonomy establishes standardized competencies that ensure graduates possess the critical skills needed in today's data-driven economy, making it highly valued by employers across industries. Ramapo College's Master of Science in Data Science program aligns exceptionally well with this prestigious framework, demonstrating our commitment to providing students with industry-relevant, federally-recognized competencies that will distinguish them in the competitive data science job market. ... Read More

August 26, 2025Thesis Information - Fall 2025 and Spring 2026

If you're aiming to graduate in Spring 2026, you must register for Thesis Proposal (DATA/CMPS/MATH 745) this Fall semester. This one-credit, pass/fail course guides you through crafting and securing approval of your formal thesis proposal; upon passing, it enables you to enroll in Thesis (750) the following term. The Thesis (750) is a two-credit, independent research project requiring a written deliverable, presentation, and faculty panel evaluation. Who should attend the info session? Any student planning to graduate in Spring 2026 and needing to complete the 745/750 sequence should join. Come right after the DMC Lecture Series talk on September 9th, ... Read More

August 26, 2025Join the ICPC Programming Competition

The ICPC (International Collegiate Programming Contest) Regional Competition will take place during the Fall 2025 semester (likely at the end of October or mid-November). This is a great opportunity to enhance your programming and problem-solving skills while collaborating with students from other schools in New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. Each team will consist of three students, who will work together to solve 10 challenging programming problems within 5 hours. Training will be provided during the semester and in preparation for the contest. If you are interested in joining a team, contact Dr. Ali Juboori - aaljuboo@ramapo.edu. Once your participation ... Read More

August 15, 2025DMC Lecture Series: The Future Is Not Fixed: How AI & Non‑Deterministic Systems Are Reshaping Work

The first event for this year's DMC Lecture series features a Ramapo Computer Science alum - Save the date! Tuesday September 9th, 2025 ASB 429 @ 5:30pm Artificial intelligence is changing how we work, moving us from predictable processes to systems that operate on probabilities and uncertainty. This talk explores what this shift means for students entering the workforce. Devinder will examine how humans and AI collaborate in practice, what skills are becoming essential, and how to make responsible decisions when working with uncertain technologies. Students will learn practical strategies for thriving in careers where adaptability and critical evaluation of ... Read More

July 30, 2025Highlight Your Internship Story: Prashant Shah - Trimble Inc

Welcome to the DMC’s Highlight Your Internship Story series, where we showcase the impressive work our students are doing during their internships. These stories highlight how hands-on experience is helping them grow professionally and launch successful careers in tech. Congratulations to Prashant Shah, Computer Science / Data Science double major at Ramapo! Prashant's summer as a Software Engineering intern at Trimble Inc. was an invaluable experience. The theoretical concepts from database design principles to software architecture patterns he learned at Ramapo became the foundation for solving actual business challenges. Working with C# .NET framework and Blazor WebAssembly, he developed configuration ... Read More

July 27, 2025Highlight Your Internship Story: Edy Martinez - Bristol Myers Squibb

Welcome to the DMC’s Highlight Your Internship Story series, where we showcase the impressive work our students are doing during their internships. These stories highlight how hands-on experience is helping them grow professionally and launch successful careers in tech. Congratulations to Edy Martinez, Cybersecurity major at Ramapo! This summer, Edy is interning at Bristol Myers Squibb as an IT Systems Intern, working at the intersection of AI and pharmaceutical research. He's been involved in AI-driven data extraction projects and the management of asset and oncology research data. This experience has given him valuable insight into the corporate world and taught ... Read More