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Computer science students get real-world experience

PSU’s CAT program teaches all facets of IT infrastructure in a professional environment The CAT (Computer Action Team) is a hands-on, IT training program for student volunteers. PSU’s University Communications spoke to the CAT’s Department Manager, Brittaney Califf, and Communications Student, Brian Koehler to find out more about the opportunities CAT provides for students. Interview edited for clarity and length. Q: What does the CAT … Continue reading Computer science students get real-world experience

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Finding your place in computer science

How a Portland State student group makes the major more welcoming for all If you’re a current or prospective computer science student, you may have heard of We in Computer Science, more commonly known as WiCS, one of PSU’s student-led computer science groups. But do you know much about the group’s goals or what it offers for CS students? WiCS’s 2020-2021 president, Alejandro Castaneda, weighs in … Continue reading Finding your place in computer science

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PSU student-founded Turner Automotive converts gas-fueled cars to hydrogen-combustion

What if the solution to a more sustainable car is to install a hydrogen engine conversion kit instead of replacing the entire car? For student-entrepreneur Blake Turner, converting existing gasoline-fueled cars to zero-carbon hydrogen-combustion vehicles using a conversion kit is the solution to a more affordable and sustainable car. Turner is the founder of Turner Automotive, a business that focuses on converting existing gasoline-fueled cars … Continue reading PSU student-founded Turner Automotive converts gas-fueled cars to hydrogen-combustion

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Portland State student-led company aims to make homeownership more achievable

Buying a home is the quintessential American Dream. Couch is the evolution of a simple idea to make homeownership more achievable for partners or groups of individuals. The idea for Couch was developed by MBA students Jesse Harding and Jacob Taddy, evolving from Taddy’s MBA Pioneering Innovation team in 2018. Together, they created Couch, a business that makes it easier for people to invest in … Continue reading Portland State student-led company aims to make homeownership more achievable

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“Man, I Wish I Knew This When I Started!”

                   Here are some academic tricks I’ve learned at Portland State. I hope these hints help you become a stellar Viking scholar:    Calendar Your Studies. Enter ALL assignment and exam deadlines into your calendar or organizer. Planning ahead saves cramming later! Don’t be a perfectionist.  I don’t advocate skipping readings, but when an exam is upon you, there may be more benefit … Continue reading “Man, I Wish I Knew This When I Started!”

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