Veteran teaching and research scholar Riduan Abid has joined the faculty of the TSYS School of Computer Science. Abid comes to CSU from Alakhawayn University in Morocco, after having also been previously affiliated with Purdue University and the University of Houston. Abid, who earned a doctorate in computer science from Auburn University, primarily focuses his research on cloud computing, smart grids/cities, and wireless mesh sensor networks. His prior research has appeared in the Journal of Signal Processing Systems, Journal of Wireless Sensor Networks, International Journal of Mobile Communications, International Journal of Next Generation Networks, Applied Sciences Journal, International Journal of Computer Theory and Engineering, and, most recently, Information. Since 2013, Abid has served as principal investigator of various research grants totaling more than $1 million.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...
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