MSU Texas Computer Science

MSU Texas TEAM SELENE was AGAIN selected for the NASA SUITS Challenge. Congratulations TEAM SELENE and to their mentor Dr. Tina Johnson!

MSU Texas (Midwestern State University) now has a Cybersecurity certificate and a Data Science certificate - available to CMPS majors and non-majors. Check them out.

CYBS: https://catalog.msutexas.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=44&poid=6305&returnto=2455

Data Sci: https://catalog.msutexas.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=44&poid=6306&returnto=2455

Program: Data Science Certificate - Midwestern State University Midwestern State University Undergraduate Catalog Midwestern State University Graduate Catalog

MSU Texas (Midwestern State University) now offers a practicum option for the MS in Computer Science, which allows a student to apply 6 hours in Graduate Internship to their degree.

This is not yet on the web site, but is in the catalog.

Practical Training Option 36 semester credit hours - Students must complete CMPS 5773 Graduate Internship I in Computer Science and CMPS 5783 Graduate Internship II in Computer Science and 15 additional hours of graduate computer science course work, excluding CMPS 6901 Independent Graduate Study in Computer Science , CMPS 5013 Fundamentals of Computer Architecture , and CMPS 5016 Fundamentals of Computer Programming . A student should consult with the department graduate coordinator for guidance on internship protocols.

Team Selene is currently on the NASA SUITS main webpage! https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/spacesuit-user-interface-technologies-for-students/

A BIG Congratulations to Dr. Eduardo Colmenares - MSU Texas' 2025 Hardin Professor!

Midwestern State University students have earned a coveted spot in NASA’s prestigious SUITS Challenge, joining an elite group of institutions that includes Rice, Columbia, Brown, and UC Irvine. The annual challenge gathers innovative student research to improve graphical interfaces for NASA space suits and related technology, contributing to the Artemis mission’s goal of establishing a sustained human presence on the Moon and Mars. MSU’s Team Selene is collaborating with UC Irvine to develop an interface for the Toyota JAXA rover, enhancing navigation on lunar and Martian terrains while ensuring astronaut safety. The 13-member team, led by Kerry Rahimi, has divided tasks ranging from technical development to community outreach about the Artemis mission. Their dedication and teamwork have earned high praise, with faculty advisor Tina Johnson highlighting their strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. The team will put their systems to the test at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston from May 18 to 22, marking another proud milestone for MSU.

Seniors at Graduate Walk/Celebration December 2023. L-R:
Timothy Lockhart
Dylan Miles
Andrew Harrison

Congratulations!

Heather Markam (MS in CMPS) passed through WF this week & we had dinner. She is traveling a bit, promoting her new book "Rough Waters:..."