The judging results are in for the twenty-sixth 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 @ProfLargent

The Ball State 26th semi-annual CS 1 Art Show is today! Our #CS1 course uses a #MediaComputation approach. 14 students are displaying their work on combining images in an #ArtShow. Take a look!⤵️ tinyurl.com/CSArtShowSpr... #ComputerArt @ProfLargent

OTD: 04/08/1991: Java Development Begins in Earnest Sun's Java team moves from Sun Microsystems to work in secret on its "Oak" development project (later re-named #Java). Source: www.computerhistory.org/tdih/april/

On April 1, 2026, Dr. Travis Faas @meanderingleaf.bsky.social heroically stepped onto the @ballstate.bsky.social pool deck to represent the department in the 2026 #OneBallState Day Splash n Dash Challenge. This video documents that event. youtu.be/hpavIa_iZ6Y

Your contributions to the BSU Computer Science department on #OneBallState Day will support student trips, research, and other activities. These experiences will have such a big impact on our students, and we are grateful for your support! Thank you for your contributions.

Jason Yoder, class of 2026: “I'm glad I'm a CS major at Ball State because we don’t just learn theory—we actually build things and gain real-world experience along the way.” Donate today to support our students’ learning opportunities. oneballstate.bsu.edu/computerscie... #OneBallState

It's #OneBallState Day! Your generous donation will be used to enhance our students' learning experiences. oneballstate.bsu.edu/computerscie... Need a reason to give? Consider these challenges and donate to help us meet them today. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Make @proflargent.bsky.social Dye His Hair: When donations to the CS department reach $2,500, Professor Largent will donate $250 to the C department, and when the donations reach $5,000, he'll also (temporarily) dye his hair. Donate today! oneballstate.bsu.edu/computerscie... #OneBallState

Dash & Splash: The Dash & Splash participant who raises the most between 12–1 PM will win $1,000 for the fund they’re racing for. Support our entrant, Dr. Travis Faas @meanderingleaf.bsky.social. Set an alarm and donate between Noon and 1:00 PM. oneballstate.bsu.edu/computerscie... #OneBallState

@profcoy.bsky.social Yes, it is April Fool’s Day, but it’s also #OneBallState Day. We’ll be posting different things all day. Watch this space and support the students in our department. oneballstate.bsu.edu/computerscie...

Meet Dr. Huiting Xu 👋🏼 She is excited to be teaching at Ball State where she can guide and support her students toward success by sharing her experience and knowledge with them. Get to know her ⬇️ www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

OTD: 3/27/1976: 20-Year Old Bill Gates Gives Opening Address to the First Annual World Altair Computer Convention in Albuquerque, NM. MITS, the company that developed the Altair, had set up shop to develop its kit computer, which was a hit among hobbyists. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/march/27/

OTD: March 21, 2006: Jack Dorsey Sends First Tweet The origins of Twitter came out of a brainstorming session at the podcasting company Odeo. Jack Dorsey sent the first message at 9:50am on March 21st, 2006 - "just setting up my twttr." www.computerhistory.org/tdih/march/2...

OTD February 24, 1955: Apple Computer co-founder Steve Jobs is born. Jobs was instrumental in developing the Macintosh, the computer that took Apple to unprecedented levels of success. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/februar...

OTD: February 19, 1971: The First Warrant Is Issued to Search a Computer Storage Device Although the requirements for obtaining such a warrant were similar to those for searching a home, they ushered in a new era. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/february

"Is There Life After Code?" Hüseyin Ergin, Associate Professor, Ball State University Wednesday, February 18, 2026 in RB104 at 3:00 PM More details: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

"Artificial Intelligence: Good or Bad for Business?" Presented By: Kemus Ohale – Vice President of Global Information Security at Lippert Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM in RB 104 Details: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

@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...

"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/...

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

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

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...

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/

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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?...

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?...

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

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...

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?...

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)!

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

"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

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.

"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

OTDY: Nov. 12, 1937 Alan Turing Defines the Universal Machine, later renamed the Turing Machine. Alan Turing’s paper entitled On Computable Numbers with an Application to the Entscheidungs-problem appeared on November 12, 1937. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/novembe....

"Stepping into Research: My Journey to RE@Next!" Angeles Marin-Batana – Computer Science Alumni Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

OTD: Nov. 10, 1983 Microsoft announces a new product, Windows. After several delays, Windows 1.0 finally became available to the public in 1985. Although Windows 1.0 saw some use, the Windows interface did not gain general acceptance until version 3.0. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/novembe...

On Nov. 14th from 10 AM to 5 PM, attend the Symposium on Games hosted at Ball State University in the student center where you can play new and upcoming game demos, attend workshops on game development, and hear academic talks on emerging topics in game design and analysis. www.symposiumongames.org

OTD: Nov. 4, 1952 CBS News borrows a UNIVAC computer to make a scientific prediction of the 1952 presidential election, a race between Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai Stevenson. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/novembe... Image: By U.S. Census Bureau; From Wikipedia: commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?...

OTD: October 23, 2001 Apple ventures into the handheld and music entertainment markets with the iPod. www.computerhistory.org/tdih/october... Image: Matthieu Riegler, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...

🪐 Don’t Panic… but consider this: Today is the 66th day of the semester. Some might call that arbitrary. Others might call it… significant. Also, the our department marks 42 years since its founding. But, how are these related? Check out this post for more hints.   www.linkedin.com/posts/ball-s...

"Advanced Fraud Detection Methods in Imbalanced Data Environments" Azadeh Abdollah Zadeh, Assistant Teaching Professor of Computer Science Tech Talk Series Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 3:00 PM, RB 104 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...