Heath Nielson received his bachelors and masters degrees from the Computer Science Department at BYU, studying computer graphics and image processing under Dr. William A. Barrett. He is now a software engineer for the LDS Church's FamilySearch program. He is the developer of a new digitizing process, which makes it possible for FamilySearch technicians to digitize the Church's 2.4 million genealogical records in 8-10 years, a process which was originally estimated to take over a century to complete.
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Alum pioneers in family history technology for the LDS Church
Heath Nielson received his bachelors and masters degrees from the Computer Science Department at BYU, studying computer graphics and image processing under Dr. William A. Barrett. He is now a software engineer for the LDS Church's FamilySearch program. He is the developer of a new digitizing process, which makes it possible for FamilySearch technicians to digitize the Church's 2.4 million genealogical records in 8-10 years, a process which was originally estimated to take over a century to complete.
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BYU Computer Science professor receives prestigious international award
Dr. Tom Sederberg, professor in the BYU Computer Science Department and Associate Dean in the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences has been awarded the prestigious 2008 John Gregory Memorial Award in Geometric Design.
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Dr. Parris Egbert named as new Computer Science Department chair
After serving as chair of the Computer Science Department for nine years, Dr. Tony Martinez is stepping down to pursue other duties in the department and his research in the department's Neural Networks and Machine Learning Laboratory. In a faculty meeting with the Dean and Assistant Deans from the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Dr. Parris Egbert was named the new department chair, effective June 1, 2008.
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What's New TodayWednesday, July 23, 2008Undergraduate awarded with prestigious scholarship Kendall Clement, an undergraduate student in the Computer Science Department, was awarded a prestigious scholarship by the German Academic Exchange Service.
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NEW Animation Emphasis--2008-2009 application deadline is August 1 The Computer Science Animation Emphasis is new for Fall 2008. Students graduating with the emphasis will learn both the technical and artistic side of creating and implementing digital animation and games, preparing them for technical careers with animation and game programming studios. The emphasis is not an open-enrollment program. Students wishing to enroll must apply in the Computer Science Department office by Friday, August 1, 2008. moreBYU Professor makes front page with warnings about teens and Internet pornography Dr. Charles Knutson's campaign to educate parents on Internet safety was featured on the front page of Utah Valley's Daily Herald. For additional information on protecting your family, please visit Dr. Knutson's Internet Safety Podcast for free podcasts and anti-pornography resources. more
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