Ball State Computer Science
@bsucompsci.bsky.social
Computer Science Department at Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana USA
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@ballstate.bsky.social was recently a host for Global Game Jam 2026. 25 participants created 10 games in 48 hours while consuming 16 pizzas and one bag or "cheese" dice. Two of the games use computer vision. Want to see the games? Follow this link: globalgamejam.org/group/31348/...
February 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
@ballstate.bsky.social was recently a host for Global Game Jam 2026. 25 participants created 10 games in 48 hours while consuming 16 pizzas and one bag or "cheese" dice. Two of the games use computer vision. Want to see the games? Follow this link: globalgamejam.org/group/31348/...
Ball State University is once again a host site for Global Game Jam this weekend (01/30-02/01). A great way to quickly get some team work experience and a portfolio piece on your resume. It's a way to make friends and have fun writing code 🙂
More info here: globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
More info here: globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
January 29, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Ball State University is once again a host site for Global Game Jam this weekend (01/30-02/01). A great way to quickly get some team work experience and a portfolio piece on your resume. It's a way to make friends and have fun writing code 🙂
More info here: globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
More info here: globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/20...
"Can Video Games Measure Cognitive Abilities? Machine Learning Approaches for Connecting Gameplay Data to Cognitive Task Performance"
Presented By: Ming Chen – Indiana University Indianapolis
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in RB 104 at 3:00 PM
More info: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Presented By: Ming Chen – Indiana University Indianapolis
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in RB 104 at 3:00 PM
More info: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
January 27, 2026 at 2:33 AM
"Can Video Games Measure Cognitive Abilities? Machine Learning Approaches for Connecting Gameplay Data to Cognitive Task Performance"
Presented By: Ming Chen – Indiana University Indianapolis
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in RB 104 at 3:00 PM
More info: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Presented By: Ming Chen – Indiana University Indianapolis
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 in RB 104 at 3:00 PM
More info: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
OTD: 01/24/84: Apple Macintosh is released with an unprecedented media campaign, including a groundbreaking TV commercial shown during the 1984 Super Bowl.
Dets: www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january....
Photo: Felix Winkelnkemper, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Dets: www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january....
Photo: Felix Winkelnkemper, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/..., via Wikimedia Commons
January 24, 2026 at 1:44 PM
OTD: 01/24/84: Apple Macintosh is released with an unprecedented media campaign, including a groundbreaking TV commercial shown during the 1984 Super Bowl.
Dets: www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january....
Photo: Felix Winkelnkemper, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/..., via Wikimedia Commons
Dets: www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january....
Photo: Felix Winkelnkemper, CC BY 2.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/..., via Wikimedia Commons
OTD: Jan 21, 1888
Babbage's Analytical Engine passes the first test.
His son Henry Provost Babbage completed portions of its "Mill," the part of the machine that carried out computation, using his father's drawings.
www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january
Image: commons.wikimedia.org
Babbage's Analytical Engine passes the first test.
His son Henry Provost Babbage completed portions of its "Mill," the part of the machine that carried out computation, using his father's drawings.
www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january
Image: commons.wikimedia.org
January 22, 2026 at 3:19 AM
OTD: Jan 21, 1888
Babbage's Analytical Engine passes the first test.
His son Henry Provost Babbage completed portions of its "Mill," the part of the machine that carried out computation, using his father's drawings.
www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january
Image: commons.wikimedia.org
Babbage's Analytical Engine passes the first test.
His son Henry Provost Babbage completed portions of its "Mill," the part of the machine that carried out computation, using his father's drawings.
www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january
Image: commons.wikimedia.org
The Human Educator: Intelligent, Not Artificial
Presented By: Paul Gestwicki – Professor of Computer Science
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, RB 125
Abstract & bio: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Presented By: Paul Gestwicki – Professor of Computer Science
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, RB 125
Abstract & bio: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
January 21, 2026 at 3:40 AM
The Human Educator: Intelligent, Not Artificial
Presented By: Paul Gestwicki – Professor of Computer Science
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, RB 125
Abstract & bio: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Presented By: Paul Gestwicki – Professor of Computer Science
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 3:00 PM, RB 125
Abstract & bio: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
OTDY 01/15/1986:
The NSF opens the National Center for Supercomputer Applications at the Univ of Illinois, a national “Center of excellence” for research into high-performance computing. Its most famous alumnus, Marc Andreessen, invented the Mosaic browser. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january/
The NSF opens the National Center for Supercomputer Applications at the Univ of Illinois, a national “Center of excellence” for research into high-performance computing. Its most famous alumnus, Marc Andreessen, invented the Mosaic browser. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january/
January 16, 2026 at 1:44 PM
OTDY 01/15/1986:
The NSF opens the National Center for Supercomputer Applications at the Univ of Illinois, a national “Center of excellence” for research into high-performance computing. Its most famous alumnus, Marc Andreessen, invented the Mosaic browser. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january/
The NSF opens the National Center for Supercomputer Applications at the Univ of Illinois, a national “Center of excellence” for research into high-performance computing. Its most famous alumnus, Marc Andreessen, invented the Mosaic browser. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/january/
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during October and November 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
January 2, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during October and November 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during October and November 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
December 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during October and November 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they presented during the September 2025 CCSC:MW Conference. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
December 29, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they presented during the September 2025 CCSC:MW Conference. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during September 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during September 2025.
SEPTEMBER
· Sophia Krause-Levy, Andrew Petersen, Oladele… | Ball ...
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during September 2025.
SEPTEMBER
· Sophia Krause-Levy, Andrew Petersen, Oladele Oladunjo...
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December 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during September 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during August 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
December 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during August 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during May through July 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
December 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Our faculty conduct research, in addition to teaching. Here is a recap of some of the results they produced during May through July 2025. Check out the results at this link: www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
Stay tuned for more in coming days!
OTD 12/10/1815
Ada, Lady Lovelace, Born
Daughter of Lord Byron. She worked with Charles Babbage on his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. She died on November 27, 1852.
www.computerhistory.org/tdih/decembe...
Image: Antoine Claudet, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
Ada, Lady Lovelace, Born
Daughter of Lord Byron. She worked with Charles Babbage on his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. She died on November 27, 1852.
www.computerhistory.org/tdih/decembe...
Image: Antoine Claudet, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
December 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
OTD 12/10/1815
Ada, Lady Lovelace, Born
Daughter of Lord Byron. She worked with Charles Babbage on his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. She died on November 27, 1852.
www.computerhistory.org/tdih/decembe...
Image: Antoine Claudet, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
Ada, Lady Lovelace, Born
Daughter of Lord Byron. She worked with Charles Babbage on his Difference Engine and Analytical Engine. She died on November 27, 1852.
www.computerhistory.org/tdih/decembe...
Image: Antoine Claudet, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
OTD: Dec. 9, 1906
Computer Pioneer Grace Hopper Born
Grace Hopper, one of the first women to work on the computer, is born in New York City. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/decembe...
Image: By James S. Davis - image released by United States Navy, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
Computer Pioneer Grace Hopper Born
Grace Hopper, one of the first women to work on the computer, is born in New York City. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/decembe...
Image: By James S. Davis - image released by United States Navy, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
December 9, 2025 at 2:44 PM
OTD: Dec. 9, 1906
Computer Pioneer Grace Hopper Born
Grace Hopper, one of the first women to work on the computer, is born in New York City. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/decembe...
Image: By James S. Davis - image released by United States Navy, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
Computer Pioneer Grace Hopper Born
Grace Hopper, one of the first women to work on the computer, is born in New York City. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/decembe...
Image: By James S. Davis - image released by United States Navy, Public Domain, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
We have great professors in our department, and now we have proof that @ballstate.bsky.social thinks too. Not only is our department chair, Jen Coy, a great professor, earlier this semester she was presented with the Outstanding Administrator Award. Read more... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
We think we have great professors and administrators in our department, and now we have proof that Ball State University thinks so as well. Not only is our department chair, Jennifer Coy, a great… | B...
We think we have great professors and administrators in our department, and now we have proof that Ball State University thinks so as well. Not only is our department chair, Jennifer Coy, a great prof...
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December 8, 2025 at 2:33 PM
We have great professors in our department, and now we have proof that @ballstate.bsky.social thinks too. Not only is our department chair, Jen Coy, a great professor, earlier this semester she was presented with the Outstanding Administrator Award. Read more... www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
The judging results are in for the twenty-fifth semi-annual CS 120 All-section Art Show! Take a look. Was your favorite chosen? www.cs.bsu.edu/homepages/dl...
#CS1 #ArtShow #MediaComputation #ComputerArt #Python @ballstate.bsky.social @proflargent.bsky.social
#CS1 #ArtShow #MediaComputation #ComputerArt #Python @ballstate.bsky.social @proflargent.bsky.social
Judging results of the BSU Fall 2025 CS 120 All-section Art Show
www.cs.bsu.edu
December 3, 2025 at 7:04 AM
The judging results are in for the twenty-fifth semi-annual CS 120 All-section Art Show! Take a look. Was your favorite chosen? www.cs.bsu.edu/homepages/dl...
#CS1 #ArtShow #MediaComputation #ComputerArt #Python @ballstate.bsky.social @proflargent.bsky.social
#CS1 #ArtShow #MediaComputation #ComputerArt #Python @ballstate.bsky.social @proflargent.bsky.social
It's not too late, but it's getting close! If you have a concept of an idea, submit it now. The actual content is not required for a couple of days.
We want this to be an eclectic zine, so everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Do it now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We want this to be an eclectic zine, so everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Do it now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It's not too late, but it's getting close! If you have a concept of an idea, submit it now. The actual content is not required for a couple of days.
We want this to be an eclectic zine, so everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Do it now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We want this to be an eclectic zine, so everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Do it now! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
OTDYesterday: Atari Corporation announces Pong, an early video game popular both at home and at video arcades on 11/29/1972. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/novembe...
Photo: Chris Rand - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
Photo: Chris Rand - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
November 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
OTDYesterday: Atari Corporation announces Pong, an early video game popular both at home and at video arcades on 11/29/1972. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/novembe...
Photo: Chris Rand - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
Photo: Chris Rand - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...
As part of our celebrating 42 years as a department, we're creating a zine of contributions from students, faculty, and alumni. Everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Don't panic!, but do it now! The deadline is December 1. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
As part of our celebrating 42 years as a department, we're creating a zine of contributions from students, faculty, and alumni. Everything will be considered--provided you submit it. Don't panic!, but do it now! The deadline is December 1. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Our code says it may be time for the Department of Computer Science to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! So...
Happy Thanksgiving everyone (if you're in the USA)!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone (if you're in the USA)!
November 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Our code says it may be time for the Department of Computer Science to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! So...
Happy Thanksgiving everyone (if you're in the USA)!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone (if you're in the USA)!
The Ball State 25th semi-annual CS 1 Art Show is today! Our #CS1 course uses a #MediaComputation approach. 11 students are displaying their work on combining images in an #ArtShow. Take a look!⤵️⤵️
tinyurl.com/CSArtShowFal...
@ballstate.bsky.social #ComputerArt @proflargent.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/CSArtShowFal...
@ballstate.bsky.social #ComputerArt @proflargent.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Ball State 25th semi-annual CS 1 Art Show is today! Our #CS1 course uses a #MediaComputation approach. 11 students are displaying their work on combining images in an #ArtShow. Take a look!⤵️⤵️
tinyurl.com/CSArtShowFal...
@ballstate.bsky.social #ComputerArt @proflargent.bsky.social
tinyurl.com/CSArtShowFal...
@ballstate.bsky.social #ComputerArt @proflargent.bsky.social
"Landing the Tech Job: A Practical Guide for CS Students"
Dr. Lin Zhang – Eli Lilly and Company
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104
Dr. Lin Zhang – Eli Lilly and Company
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104
November 19, 2025 at 3:54 AM
"Landing the Tech Job: A Practical Guide for CS Students"
Dr. Lin Zhang – Eli Lilly and Company
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104
Dr. Lin Zhang – Eli Lilly and Company
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104
Digital Forensics Internship
Delaware County High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU)
11/20/25 2:00–3:00 PM in FB 253
Charles Zimmers and Kristofer Swanson of the Delaware County HTCU will discuss student intern analyst positions. Attend the meeting for more details.
Delaware County High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU)
11/20/25 2:00–3:00 PM in FB 253
Charles Zimmers and Kristofer Swanson of the Delaware County HTCU will discuss student intern analyst positions. Attend the meeting for more details.
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Digital Forensics Internship
Delaware County High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU)
11/20/25 2:00–3:00 PM in FB 253
Charles Zimmers and Kristofer Swanson of the Delaware County HTCU will discuss student intern analyst positions. Attend the meeting for more details.
Delaware County High Tech Crimes Unit (HTCU)
11/20/25 2:00–3:00 PM in FB 253
Charles Zimmers and Kristofer Swanson of the Delaware County HTCU will discuss student intern analyst positions. Attend the meeting for more details.
"Automating IP prefix assignment in enterprise networks using tree and tree-like network topologies"
Lee Blake – Computer Science Undergraduate Student
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104
Lee Blake – Computer Science Undergraduate Student
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104
November 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM
"Automating IP prefix assignment in enterprise networks using tree and tree-like network topologies"
Lee Blake – Computer Science Undergraduate Student
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104
Lee Blake – Computer Science Undergraduate Student
Monday, November 17, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104