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The Department of Computer Science
of Colorado State University, in cooperation with ISTeC
(Information Science and Technology Center), offers the CS
Colloquium series as a service to all who are interested
in computer science. When in-person meetings are possible, most seminars are scheduled for
Monday 11:00AM -- 11:50AM in CSB 130. For help finding the locations of our seminar
meetings, consult the on-line CSU campus map. |
Upcoming Events
CS Colloquium Schedule, Fall 2026
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Introduction to the Graduate Program Speaker: Sudipto Ghosh, Professor and Graduate Director, Computer Science Department When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday August 24, 2026  Abstract: Dr. Ghosh introduces the Computer Science graduate program at CSU. Bio: Dr. Sudipto Ghosh is a Professor of Computer Science at Colorado State University with an affiliate appointment in Systems Engineering. He is also the Graduate Program Director of the Computer Science Department. He received the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Purdue University in 2000. His research interests are in software engineering (design and testing) and computer science education. He is on the editorial boards of Software and Systems Modeling, Software Quality Journal, and Information and Software Technology. Previously he was on the editorial boards of the IEEE Transactions on Reliability and Journal of Software Testing and Reliability. He was a general co-chair of MODELS 2009 (Denver) and Modularity 2015 (Fort Collins). He was a program co-chair of ICST 2010 (Paris), DSA 2017 (Beijing), ISSRE 2018 (Memphis), ISEC 2024 (Bangalore), and QRS 2024 (Cambridge). He has served on program committees of multiple conferences. He is a member of the ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE. |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium How to Succeed in the CS Graduate Program Speaker: Sudipto Ghosh, Professor and Graduate Director, Computer Science Department When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday August 31, 2026 Abstract: Continuation of the lecture from Aug 24 Bio: Dr. Sudipto Ghosh is a Professor of Computer Science at Colorado State University with an affiliate appointment in Systems Engineering. He is also the Graduate Program Director of the Computer Science Department. He received the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Purdue University in 2000. His research interests are in software engineering (design and testing) and computer science education. He is on the editorial boards of Software and Systems Modeling, Software Quality Journal, and Information and Software Technology. Previously he was on the editorial boards of the IEEE Transactions on Reliability and Journal of Software Testing and Reliability. He was a general co-chair of MODELS 2009 (Denver) and Modularity 2015 (Fort Collins). He was a program co-chair of ICST 2010 (Paris), DSA 2017 (Beijing), ISSRE 2018 (Memphis), ISEC 2024 (Bangalore), and QRS 2024 (Cambridge). He has served on program committees of multiple conferences. He is a member of the ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE. |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Faculty Lightning Talks - I Speaker: CS Faculty When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday September 14, 2026 Abstract: Faculty present brief talks on their research activities. Bio: Nikhil Krishnaswamy, Ravi Mangal, Fabio De Abreu Santos, Shrideep Pallickara, Sangmi Pallickara, Ewan Davies, Indrakshi Ray, Indrajit Ray |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Faculty Lightning Talks - II Speaker: CS Faculty When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday September 21, 2026 Abstract: Faculty present brief talks on their research activities. Bio: Bruce Draper, Aparna Bharati, McKenna McCall, Mohammed Arefin, Juspreet Singh Sandhu, Viktoria Koscinski, Sarath Sreedharan |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Faculty Lightning Talks - III Speaker: CS Faculty When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday September 28, 2026 Abstract: Faculty present brief talks on their research activities. Bio: Bianca Trinkenreich, Francisco Ortega, Carlos Ortiz Marrero, Vinayak Prabhu, Asa Ben Hur, Sanjay Rajopadhye, Marcia Moraes, Yashwant Malaiya, Sudipto Ghosh |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Speaker: Juspreet Singh Sandhu, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Colorado State University When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday October 5, 2026 Abstract: Bio: |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Speaker: Paul Hansen, Computer Science Systems and Network Administration When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday October 12, 2026 Abstract: Bio: |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Going for the Gold and Redefining Success: Building Your Student Research Portfolio, Winning National Awards, and The Importance of a Fail Forward Mentality for Innovation and Your Career Speaker: Rachel Masters, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Computer Science, Colorado State University When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday October 19, 2026 Abstract: As a student researcher there are many opportunities that can be difficult to navigate and sometimes even go unnoticed. With all of the options available, it is important to understand how to start building a portfolio that will help secure funding for your future research and education. Also, in an ever-evolving field where innovation is everything, learning how to fail is part of learning how to succeed. Cultivating a fail forward mindset is essential for professional development, but having a fail forward mindset is easier said than done. Understanding how to apply Design Thinking principles in your career not only helps drive informed innovation, it can also help transform failures into opportunities rather than frustrations. This presentation is designed to equip you with helpful information for breaking into doing research, building a research portfolio, securing funding both before and during graduate school, and most importantly, preparing you to apply for national awards. It also describes the five phases of design thinking and their application to research and education, then ties design thinking principles to the qualities of a fail forward mentality to illustrate the importance of handling failure productively in everyday work situations. Bio: Rachel Masters is a Ph.D. student in the Natural User Interaction Lab, where she designs VR nature environments to reduce stress and restore attention. Rachel was a Goldwater Scholar and ARCS Scholar who received her bachelor's in computer science with a minor in business administration and certificate in entrepreneurship from Colorado State University. She is currently an NSF GRFP fellow and an alumni of the Heidelberg Laureate Forum, and her research group is hosting a Dagstuhl Seminar on her research topic in 2027. Rachel is passionate about connecting students to resources, mentoring students to grow in problem-solving skills, and has a general goal of making others as excited about innovation as she is. |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium From Virtual Terrain to Virtual Decisions: Simulation and Research Opportunities with the Brazilian Marine Corps Speaker: Commander Raphael de Souza e Almeida, Ph.D., Brazilian Marine Corps Simulation Laboratory, CFN Institute of Technology and Innovation When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday October 26, 2026 Abstract: The Brazilian Marine Corps has been developing simulation technologies to support education, training, operational planning, and decision-making in complex environments. This presentation introduces the activities of the Brazilian Marine Corps Simulation Center and highlights two independent research and development projects. The first project is the Virtual Decision-Making Training Simulator (VDMTS), which provides scenario-based training where participants must assess evolving situations and experience the consequences of their decisions. Its ongoing development includes performance assessment by analyzing Galvanic Skin Resistance and Heart Rating, focusing on measuring user’s stress level. The second is the Virtual Terrain Study Simulator (VTSS), an immersive platform that integrates three-dimensional environments and geospatial data to support terrain analysis and mission planning. Its ongoing development includes applications involving landslide semantic segmentation using remote sensing images, flood modelling, and humanitarian assistance and disaster-response operations. Beyond presenting their current capabilities and research challenges, the talk proposes two potential partnerships between Colorado State University and the Brazilian Marine Corps: one centered on VTSS and geospatial disaster simulation, and another focused on VDMTS. Each collaboration is intended to produce a joint research project and a co-authored article targeting a top-tier peer-reviewed journal. The presentation concludes by identifying opportunities for professors, researchers, and students to contribute to these initiatives. Bio: Commander Raphael de Souza e Almeida is a Brazilian Marine and holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science. He works with research, development, and application of simulation technologies within the Brazilian Marine Corps, particularly in immersive environments, geospatial simulation, artificial intelligence, decision-making training, and humanitarian assistance and disaster-response applications. His work includes the development of the Virtual Terrain Study Simulator (VTSS), as well as research involving remote sensing, three-dimensional terrain representation, flood simulation, and semantic segmentation. He also promotes cooperation between the Brazilian Marine Corps, universities, research institutions, and international partners to transform scientific research into operational simulation capabilities. |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Speaker: Sudipta Banerjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Wyoming When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday November 2, 2026 Abstract: Bio: |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium CS Graduate Program (contd) Speaker: Sudipto Ghosh, Professor and Graduate Director, Computer Science Department When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday November 9, 2026 Abstract: Continuation of the lecture from Aug 31 Bio: Dr. Sudipto Ghosh is a Professor of Computer Science at Colorado State University with an affiliate appointment in Systems Engineering. He is also the Graduate Program Director of the Computer Science Department. He received the Ph.D. degree in Computer Science from Purdue University in 2000. His research interests are in software engineering (design and testing) and computer science education. He is on the editorial boards of Software and Systems Modeling, Software Quality Journal, and Information and Software Technology. Previously he was on the editorial boards of the IEEE Transactions on Reliability and Journal of Software Testing and Reliability. He was a general co-chair of MODELS 2009 (Denver) and Modularity 2015 (Fort Collins). He was a program co-chair of ICST 2010 (Paris), DSA 2017 (Beijing), ISSRE 2018 (Memphis), ISEC 2024 (Bangalore), and QRS 2024 (Cambridge). He has served on program committees of multiple conferences. He is a member of the ACM and a Senior Member of the IEEE. |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Speaker: Ravi Mangal, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Colorado State University When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday November 16, 2026 Abstract: Bio: |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Speaker: Bianca Trinkenreich, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Colorado State University When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday November 30, 2026 Abstract: Bio: |
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Computer Science Department Colloquium Speaker: Mohammed Arefin, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Colorado State University When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday December 7, 2026 Abstract: Bio: |
