November 10, 2025Ramapo DMC 11/10 - Updates and important events

Dear DMC Students – 

A few important notes about upcoming events and deadlines.  Lot’s of info and some internship opportunities – please read it all!

Are you interested in an MS degree?

If you are a freshman, sophomore, or junior – you have time to enroll in a 4+1!  No matter what your major is, you have the option to add an MS in Computer Science, Data Science or Applied Mathematics in just one extra calendar year – while saving 30% on the normal tuition costs.  Learn more here, and reach out to me to find out more.  Enrolling is simple, and you are not making a commitment to stay for graduate school – you are just giving yourself the option!

Fill out this form to enroll, and send it to me to get started

4+1 MSDS / MSCS / MSAM (Current)

If you are currently in a 4+1 in MSDS, MSCS, MSAM – you should be planning to take a few graduate courses in during the final two semesters on campus.  In some cases, you will also need to take some specific courses during your junior year.  Please set up an advising meeting with me to discuss your pathway!  5 Year plans are available for your review for every combination of BS and MS degree that we have in the DMC.  

4+1 MSDS / MSCS / MSAM (Seniors)

Registration for graduate courses as an undergraduate requires an override (even if you are in the 4+1).  Email me to get the override for registration!
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Pivoting C.S. Degree into a Career into Forensics and Cyber Security

Please join us in ASB 524 on November 12th at 5:30pm for a career-focused talk by Ramapo Computer Science alum (2008), Craig Brady.  For those of you interested in understanding how computer science and cybersecurity overlap, this is a must-attend talk!. Hear how programming skills evolve into building forensic tools, leading security teams, and tackling today’s toughest cyber challenges.
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Registration – Winter and Spring 2026

Registration for both the Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 semesters has begun.  If you have not registered for your Spring 2026 classes yet please do so immediately.  The College modifies course offerings based on enrollment – over enrolled and under enrolled courses necessitate changes, and delaying your registration reduces our ability to make those adjustments for you.

Please note that there are two courses being offered relevant to your majors this Winter – CMPS 130 and CMPS 147.  CMPS 130 is a required course in Data Science, CMPS 147 is a required course in Computer Science and Cybersecurity.  Both courses are also electives in Bioinformatics and may substitute for some mathematics requirements.  If you have questions about the Winter session, please email me.

Schedule Virtual Office Hours / Advisement Appointment 
Schedule On Campus Office Hours (ASB 409)

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November 3, 2025Ramapo DMC 11/3 - Updates and important events

Dear DMC Students –

A few important notes about upcoming events and deadlines:

Pivoting C.S. Degree into a Career into Forensics and Cyber Security

Please join us in ASB 524 on November 12th at 5:30pm for a career-focused talk by Ramapo Computer Science alum (2008), Craig Brady. For those of you interested in understanding how computer science and cybersecurity overlap, this is a must-attend talk!. Hear how programming skills evolve into building forensic tools, leading security teams, and tackling today’s toughest cyber challenges.
[Read more]

Fall 2025 Graduation

If you plan to graduate after the Fall semester, you must complete your graduation application by November 6th. This goes for both undergraduates and graduate (MS) students.

• Your first step: Contact your academic advisor and request that they lift your graduation hold. If you have trouble reaching your academic advisor, please contact me.<
• Once the hold is removed: You can access and complete the application in Self-Service.
• Please note: If you are planning to graduate after the Spring 2026 semester (May 2026), this is not relevant to you – you will apply for graduation next semester.

Registration – Winter and Spring 2026

Registration for both the Winter 2026 and Spring 2026 semesters has begun. If you have not registered for your Spring 2026 classes yet please do so immediately. The College modifies course offerings based on enrollment – over enrolled and under enrolled courses necessitate changes, and delaying your registration reduces our ability to make those adjustments for you.

Please note that there are two courses being offered relevant to your majors this Winter – CMPS 130 and CMPS 147. CMPS 130 is a required course in Data Science, CMPS 147 is a required course in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. Both courses are also electives in Bioinformatics and may substitute for some mathematics requirements. If you have questions about the Winter session, please email me.

Schedule Virtual Office Hours / Advisement Appointment
Schedule On Campus Office Hours (ASB 409)

4+1 MSDS / MSCS / MSAM Seniors

If you are graduating at the end of Spring 2026 or Fall 2026, and you are in a 4+1 in MSDS, MSCS, MSAM – you should be planning to take a few graduate courses in Spring 2026. If you aren’t sure which ones to take, you should be setting up a time to meet with me! Registration for graduate courses as an undergraduate requires an override (even if you are in the 4+1). Email me to get the override for registration!
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October 24, 2025Ramapo DMC 10/24 - Updates and important events

Dear Students –

Registration begins October 27th (Monday). You should be reviewing the Spring 2026 schedule and identifying courses you plan to take.

If you have an advisement hold, you must meet with your academic advisor. If you don’t know how your advisor is, you can contact either myself or Student Success (success@ramapo.edu). You will not be able to register if your hold is not removed.
Winter session course registration begins 10/27 as well. There are a number of introductory level courses in CMPS offered, along with other courses across the college.

Please note that when making an appointment with your advisor, you should prepare. Review the schedule of offered courses, your 4-year plan, and your degree audit.

You may schedule advisement with me here:

Schedule Virtual Office Hours / Advisement Appointment

Schedule On Campus Office Hours (ASB 409)

4+1 MSDS / MSCS / MSAM Seniors

If you are graduating at the end of Spring 2026 or Fall 2026, and you are in a 4+1 in MSDS, MSCS, MSAM – you should be planning to take a few graduate courses in Spring 2026. If you aren’t sure which ones to take, you should be setting up a time to meet with me! Registration for graduate courses as an undergraduate requires an override (even if you are in the 4+1). Email me to have the override in place for registration!
Read more

Pivoting C.S. Degree into a Career into Forensics and Cyber Security

Please join us in ASB 524 on November 12th at 5:30pm for a career-focused talk by Ramapo Computer Science alum (2008), Craig Brady. For those of you interested in understanding how computer science and cybersecurity overlap, this is a must-attend talk!. Hear how programming skills evolve into building forensic tools, leading security teams, and tackling today’s toughest cyber challenges.
[Read more]

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October 13, 2025Ramapo DMC 10/13 - Updates and important events

Dear DMC Students –

Registration will start 10/27. You should be reviewing the Spring 2026 schedule and identifying courses you plan to take.
If you have an advisement hold, you must meet with your academic advisor. If you don’t know how your advisor is, you can contact either myself or Student Success (success@ramapo.edu). You will not be able to register if your hold is not removed.
Winter session course registration begins 10/27 as well. There are a number of introductory level courses in CMPS offered, along with other courses across the college.

4+1 MSDS / MSCS / MSAM Seniors

If you are graduating at the end of Spring 2026 or Fall 2026, and you are in a 4+1 in MSDS, MSCS, MSAM – you should be planning to take a few graduate courses in Spring 2026. If you aren’t sure which ones to take, you should be setting up a time to meet with me! Registration for graduate courses as an undergraduate requires an override (even if you are in the 4+1). Email me to have the override in place for registration!
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DMC (NSF S-STEM) Scholarship – APPLY NOW

Don’t miss this opportunity! The deadline has been extended – if you are a sophomore, this scholarship can start now, and pays up to $65,000 over the next four years. If you aren’t sure if you are eligible, apply – we’ll work through the details to establish eligibility. Learn more and apply here. If you want to apply, email me by Tuesday October 14th, 5pm. If I receive your email, I can consider your application even if we are waiting on additional materials from you.

Event: Internship Experience Panel Talk

Join us on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in ASB 429, as Ramapo students share their internship experiences, insights, and lessons learned in tech and beyond. Hear more about how they got their internships, what they learned, and what’s next.
Please register here

Event: Career Conversations: Communication Careers in a Tech Driven World

I encourage you to join us for Career Conversations: Communication Careers in a Tech Driven World on Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm in the Trustees Pavilion. Alumni and professionals – including Jeff Rayvid, DMC Advisory Board member and adjunct professor this Spring, who also works with Amazon – will share their career journeys and insights. Additional panelists from FanDuel and NBC Universal will share their experiences as well. This is a great chance to learn, network, and explore opportunities in tech, computer science, and communications. Please sign up on Handshake if you plan to attend. Refreshments will be provided. All majors are welcome!

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September 30, 2025Ramapo DMC 9/30 - Updates and important events

Dear DMC Students –

Registration is coming up for Spring 2026. The actual calendar for when you can register will be posted here: https://www.ramapo.edu/web-resources/registration/. Check back soon, as the calendar should be published in the next few weeks.

You should start thinking about what classes you are interested in taking, and reach out to your academic advisor to resolve any academic holds you might have now. If you would like to meet with me, please use the appointment links at the bottom of this email.

Please see below for some upcoming events and news about your major.

DMC (NSF S-STEM) Scholarship – APPLY NOW

Don’t miss this opportunity! The NSF S-STEM Roads Scholarship provides up to $15,000 per year during your undergraduate studies and up to $20,000 per year in graduate school for selected students. The program also includes mentoring, networking, and career preparation to support your success. Learn more and apply here – This scholarship is administered by DMC – please don’t miss out!

Internship: Data Science for Social Good: Paid DMC Internships Available

The DMC is partnering with the Center for Food Action to offer paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students to use data science to combat hunger in Bergen and Passaic Counties. Students will work on real-world projects including inventory forecasting, mobile app development, and geographic impact analysis. Note – we are hiring 4-5 interns, and you will be placed on a project that best suits your background – don’t hesitate to apply, there’s plenty of opportunity!
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Event: Internship Experience Panel Talk

Join us on October 14, 2025, as Ramapo students share their internship experiences, insights, and lessons learned in tech and beyond. Hear more about how they got their internships, what they learned, and what’s next.
Read more

Event: Career Conversations: Communication Careers in a Tech Driven World

I encourage you to join us for Career Conversations: Communication Careers in a Tech Driven World on Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm in the Trustees Pavilion. Alumni and professionals – including Jeff Rayvid, DMC Advisory Board member and adjunct professor this Spring, who also works with Amazon – will share their career journeys and insights. Additional panelists from FanDuel and NBC Universal will share their experiences as well. This is a great chance to learn, network, and explore opportunities in tech, computer science, and communications. Please sign up on Handshake if you plan to attend. Refreshments will be provided. All majors are welcome!

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September 23, 2025Ramapo DMC 9/23 - Updates, Important Events and Internship Opportunity

Dear DMC Students

Thank you to those of you who attended our first lecture series event on September 9th, the event was a great opportunity to hear about how AI is affecting our industry, and many of you participated in a really insightful Q/A following the meeting. We’ll have another Ramapo alum to campus to talk about Cybersecurity in November – stay tuned for more info!

Here are some things worth taking a look at happening at Ramapo over the next few weeks:

Data Science for Social Good: Paid DMC Internships Available

The DMC is partnering with the Center for Food Action to offer paid internships for undergraduate and graduate students to use data science to combat hunger in Bergen and Passaic Counties. Students will work on real-world projects including inventory forecasting, mobile app development, and geographic impact analysis.
[Read more]

Internship Experience Panel Talk

Join us on October 14, 2025, as Ramapo students share their internship experiences, insights, and lessons learned in tech and beyond. Hear more about how they got their internships, what they learned, and what’s next.
[Read more]

NSF Scholarship Award – DMC

We’ve been awarded an NSF S-STEM grant to support the next generation of STEM leaders, creating new opportunities for students in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Bioinformatics. Current sophomores – APPLY NOW for Cohort A – DON’T MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY:

• Expected awards: ~ 6 students
• Up to $15,000 (undergraduate) $20,000 (graduate) per academic year
• Covers unmet financial need for tuition, fees, room & board, books, and supplies (including Fall 2025)
• Applications Accepted starting: September 12th, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 3rd, 2025
• Decision Date: October 20th 2025
• Minimum GPA: 2.5
• You must be a current Sophomore – 24-48 credits completed at time of application
  Scholarship window for funding unmet needs: Fall 2025 through Spring 2028 (undergraduate); Summer 2028 through Summer 2029 (graduate – optional)
• [Read more] – Scroll to the bottom to apply! Ask me if you have any questions

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September 8, 2025Ramapo DMC 9/8 - Updates and important events

Dear DMC Students –

I hope the semester has started well for you! Please see below for some upcoming events and news about your major. Make sure you register for Tuesday’s AI talk by Devinder Sodhi if you plan on attending!

DMC Lecture Series: The Future Is Not Fixed

AI is reshaping work, shifting from certainty to probability. Come hear Devinder Sodhi (’16) on how to thrive in a world of non-deterministic AI. Sept 9 @ 5:45pm, ASB 429.
[Read more]

MS Thesis Proposal + Info Session

Are you thinking about joining one of our 4+1 programs in Computer Science, Data Science, or Applied Mathematics? Join the info session right after The DMC Lecture series on Sept 9 in ASB 123 to learn more.
[Read more]

Internship Experience Panel Talk

Join us on October 14, 2025, as Ramapo students share their internship experiences, insights, and lessons learned in tech and beyond. Hear more about how they got their internships, what they learned, and what’s next.
[Read more]

NSF Scholarship Award – DMC

We’ve been awarded an NSF S-STEM grant to support the next generation of STEM leaders, creating new opportunities for students in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Cybersecurity, and Bioinformatics. Current sophomores – watch your email in the coming days for details on how you can benefit.
[Read more]

Important dates on the Academic Calendar

Tomorrow is the last day for Add/Drop with 50% tuition refund
Deregistration for non-payment is September 11th, if you have an outstanding balance please contact student accounts – studentaccts@ramapo.edu

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August 26, 2025Ramapo DMC 8/26 - Updates and important events

Dear DMC Students –

Welcome back! You’re receiving this because you are in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, or Cybersecurity (undergraduate, graduate, or 4+1).

• If you’re a graduate student, I am your primary advisor.
• If you’re a 4+1 student, I’ll meet with you to plan schedules junior and senior year, and you can always reach out with questions.
• I’m also the Convenor of Computer Science and Cybersecurity, so don’t hesitate to ask me about those programs.
• I hold in-person and virtual office hours, with times added throughout the semester. Please check often and schedule a meeting: Virtual Office Hours — On Campus (ASB 409)

Here’s some upcoming dates and events to keep in mind:

DMC Lecture Series: The Future Is Not Fixed

AI is reshaping work, shifting from certainty to probability. Come hear Devinder Sodhi (’16) on how to thrive in a world of non-deterministic AI. Sept 9 @ 5:45pm, ASB 429.
[Read more]

ICPC Programming Competition

Test your skills in the ICPC Regional Contest this fall—teams of three compete to solve 10 challenging problems in 5 hours. Great way to boost programming, problem-solving, and teamwork.
[Read more]

MS Thesis Proposal + Info Session

Planning to graduate (Masters degree) Spring 2026? You must register for Thesis Proposal (745) this Fall. Join the info session right after The DMC Lecture series on Sept 9 in ASB 123 to learn more.
[Read more]

Add/Drop Deadline

Deadline for 100% refund is Sept 2; 50% refund ends Sept 9. Please make sure you review the academic calendar for Fall 2025
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Congrats to Our Interns

Check out stories of our interns featured on the DMC site. If you had an internship or co-op and want to be recognized, contact Dr. Al-Juboori.
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DMC Center – ASB 123

Students in CS, Data, Math, and Cyber can use ASB 123 for study, group work, and events. Need card access? Just let me know.

Hope the Fall semester starts out well for you!

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