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CS Colloquium (BMAC)
 

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.map

For questions about this page or to schedule talks, please contact Sudipto Ghosh (sudipto.ghosh AT colostate dot edu). Here is a list of past seminar schedules.

CS501 information for students is available directly on Canvas.

 

Upcoming Events


CS Colloquium Schedule, Fall 2026



August
24

cs 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
Where: CSB 130 map

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.




August
31

cs 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
Where: CSB 130 map

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.




September
14

cs Computer Science Department Colloquium
Faculty Lightning Talks - I

Speaker: CS Faculty

When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday September 14, 2026
Where: CSB 130 map

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




September
21

cs Computer Science Department Colloquium
Faculty Lightning Talks - II

Speaker: CS Faculty

When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday September 21, 2026
Where: CSB 130 map

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, Yashwant Malaiya




September
28

cs Computer Science Department Colloquium
Faculty Lightning Talks - III

Speaker: CS Faculty

When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday September 28, 2026
Where: CSB 130 map

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, Sudipto Ghosh




October
5

cs 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
Where: CSB 130 map

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October
12

cs Computer Science Department Colloquium


Speaker: Paul Hansen, Computer Science Systems and Network Administration

When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday October 12, 2026
Where: CSB 130 map

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October
19

cs Computer Science Department Colloquium


Speaker: Rachel Masters, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of Computer Science, Colorado State University

When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday October 19, 2026
Where: CSB 130 map

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October
26

cs Computer Science Department Colloquium


Speaker: Brazilian Navy Rep

When: 11:00AM ~ 11:50AM, Monday October 26, 2026
Where: CSB 130 map

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November
2

cs 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
Where: CSB 130 map

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November
9

cs 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
Where: CSB 130 map

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.




November
16

cs 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
Where: CSB 130 map

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November
30

cs 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
Where: CSB 130 map

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December
7

cs 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
Where: CSB 130 map

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