Over the years the Department of Computer and Information Sciences has been extraordinarily fortunate to have a substantial number of students from other countries as majors. The current list includes
Maher Awartani, '05, West Bank, Ramallah
Maher is a computer science major and math minor. He is in the honors program and the international club. He has participated in several peace seminars for youth politics mostly concerned with the Palestian - Israeli conflict.
Ronard Farina, '06, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Ronald is a computer science major whose hobbies include playing soccer and video games. He is into anything that has to do with technology. At present he is busy programming Lego MindStorm Robots using the Java language and the leJOS operating system.
Ahmed Farooq, '05, Lahore, Pakistan
Ahmed is a computer science major with minors in mathematics and political science. He enjoys travelling, kayaking, playing racquetball and squash, and horseback riding.
"The professors are really supportive, friendly and willing to help. Courses offered are challenging and competitive. The environment is relaxed and computers are available with extra features for experimentation by the students."
Cylon George, '04, Tobago, West Indies
Zlatko Grozl, '05, Bosnia
Zlatko is an information science major and graphics design minor. He also plays guitar and enjoys making music.
Elena Karpenko, '05, Barnaul, Russia
Elena is a double major in information science and art with a special interest in sculpture. Drawing is another hobby. Elena hopes to combine both her interests -- programming and art -- in the future.
"I like the Computer and Information Science Department very much. I like the professors especially. Here, where you don't have mom and dad to help you in a difficult situation, your advisor or a professor could be your mom, dad, advisor, and best friend at the same time.
Qi Liao, '06, Shanghai, China
Qi is a computer science major and mathematics minor. His hobbies include cooking, computer games, and travelling.
Nipen Wosti, '06, Kathmandu, Nepal
Nipen is a computer science major.
Everyone in our Department -- students and faculty -- has been enriched by their presence.
