The document provides an overview of the School of Computing and Design (SCD) at CSUMB. It introduces the chair, Bude Su, and discusses that SCD serves 550 residential and 150 online students across undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science, communication design, and instructional science & technology. It also mentions that SCD is committed to keeping its course offerings and technology up-to-date with industry standards through innovative faculty research. SCD recently moved to the new Business and Information Technology building. However, some labs remain unequipped and the chair requests donations to help establish a contemporary learning environment for students.

2. I
am Bude Su, Chair of the School of Computing and Design (SCD) at CSUMB. It is my pleasure to
welcome you to explore this newsletter. SCD serves 550 residential students and about 150 online
students in our undergraduate & graduate degree programs. The strengths in our
teaching and research in the three main fields of studies - Computer Science (CS),
Communication Design (CD), and Instructional Science & Technology (MIST) provide a
platform for fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
Given the rapid pace of technological change in computing and design, the
school is committed to keeping its course offerings current, and its computer labs and
software up-to-date with industry standards. SCD also has highly innovative faculty
bringing in multi-million dollar grants to the school, and creating new knowledge,
applications, capacities, and educational methods that will serve our students and our
communities on a global scale. A lot of exciting new projects, innovative support services, and process
changes are being employed. Speaking of changes, we moved into the new BIT (Business and Information
Technology) building in July 2015. The 2nd
floor of the building provides classrooms and offices for SCD. BIT
is home to our remarkable faculty, staff, and students who are together building a vibrant learning
community of computing and design at CSUMB.
Of course, some of our labs are not fully equipped yet and we are in the process of raising funds for
needed equipment, furniture, and software. This is a much-needed project for the School, and I welcome
each of you to participate in whatever way you can. Any amount of donation is welcome to help toward
establishing a more contemporary & conducive learning environment for our students. SCD has thousands
of alumni, students and parents, and each person donating just $25 can help fully equip an entire lab. We
are certain that our collective effort will make a difference in our students’ daily life. Thank you in advance
for all of your support.
With great honor and pleasure, I invite you to explore this newsletter and learn about our new
faculty, new projects, and success stories from graduates of the School of Computing and Design at
CSUMB.
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More than 10,000 people have graduated from CSUMB since the university was founded in 1994. The CSUMB Alumni Association
was created to help CSUMB graduates stay connected with other alumni and remain engaged with your university. The Alumni
Association works to provide events and opportunities to alumni all across the country. We help our future alumni by providing
financial support while they are students. It is free to join the Alumni Association. In order to keep your csumb.edu email address
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For questions about the CSUMB Alumni Association, please contact at:
Email: alumni@csumb.edu Phone: 831-582-GRAD

3. T
he School of Computing & Design faculty and staff were thrilled to move into the
Business & Information Technology, or BIT building, during Summer 2015. The
BIT Building is a 58,000 square foot ecological construct located near the
Tanimura & Antle Library and Chapman Science Center; SCD resides on the entire second
floor. Students and employees work and study in an abundance of natural light with 90%
of the space offering outside views, and water conservation methodology is
implemented. The BIT Building is designed to be LEED Gold certified, and engages in
environmentally sound procedures for conserving energy, recycling, reducing chemicals
and pollutants, and diverting 97% of construction waste. The BIT building also offers EV
charging stations and plenty of bicycle parking.
There are multiple classrooms and laboratories with an abundance of highly advanced IT and design
equipment for SCD students to learn practical application as well as
conceptualization. Some of the labs include printing, audio design, media,
and design entrepreneurship labs. There are also multiple student
study areas, conference rooms, a large first floor atrium, and a graduate
student lounge.
SCD continues to work diligently in supporting the needs of today’s IT and
Design students. Our goal is to pioneer the approach of education in
computing and design fields, and the BIT building will go great lengths
towards enabling us to meet those promises to our students. Donations and gifts made towards SCD and its
amazing programs will further our ability to support our students.
Welcome to the Business & Information Technology Building
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4. T
he School of Computing & Design
hosted the Computer Science
Internship Symposium on Friday, August
28th, in the atrium of the BIT Building. It was a
rousing success for both students, faculty,
and partners.
Forty undergraduates from California State
University-Monterey Bay and Hartnell College
completed summer internships with a diverse
group of host businesses. The internships delved
into fields in software
engineering, scientific
computing, computer science
research, and information
technology networking. The students interned at
large celebrated organizations such as All State,
Apple, Berkeley REU, Cisco, CHOMP, Code2040,
CPUC/CSUMB, Driscoll, Firetide, HeavyConnect,
Language Line, Lawrence Livermore, NASA Ames,
Nationwide, Natividad, PredPol, Salesforce, Uber,
and VmWare.
After a summer of internships, the students
created displays of the major projects they
developed for their organizations. Over two
hundred visitors were in attendance at the
Symposium to learn about these projects and
hear directly from the students on their
internships, projects, and plans for the future.
The guests also attended a plenary session, which
included the student project Firehose
presentation and keynote speaker Vanita Nemali,
Vice President of Engineering for Salesforce.
Cal State Monterey Bay and Hartnell College wish to acknowledge those that have provided support
to the SCD’s internship program for Computing Science. The program has been supported in part by
Matsui Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, National Science Foundation, and the California
Public Utility Commission. It is due to support from organizations like these that allow the students to
continue their education by participating in such amazing programs that provide so many
opportunities.
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations are those of the individual(s) and do not
necessarily reflect the views of these organizations.
Student Thane Fenton discusses his
Salesforce Business Card Reader project
with guests.
Adilene Constante, who interned at
Cisco, shares her Rally Project
Migration presentation before the
Plenary session.
Alcides Sorto, David Garcia, Maritza
Abzun, Miranda Trayford and William
Adams present their Call Abandonment
project.
Students Alexander Doria &
Markus Shaw discuss the ob-
jectives of their CalSPEED pro-
ject
Brian De Anda talks about
his internship and creating
the Automated Dashboard
Builder.
Maria Rivera, who
interned at Salesforce,
presents her MailApp
Action Bar project.
SCD congratulates the CS-Online
Internship 2015 Program Students on
all their success this summer!
Devon Rusconi, AllState
intern, discusses her
Application Developer
project with guests.
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5. K
rzysztof Pietroszek moved from Canada to being teaching at CSUMB in the
Fall of 2015. He has a PhD in Computer Science from Cheriton School of
Computer Science at the University of Waterloo. During graduate studies
Krzysztof published a number of papers on the design and evaluation of interaction
techniques that support user interaction in ubiquitous environments, such as
applications in mass gaming in a movie theatre.
His research interests include interaction design, interactive storytelling, mass gaming and gamification of
education. Krzysztof published papers at the various Computer Science, Software Engineering, and Human
Computer Interactions conferences in his graduate research career. An up to date list of his publications can be
found at Krzysztof’s Google Scholar page.
School of Computing & Design
G
lenn Bruns joined the School of Computing and Design at CSUMB in August,
2015. Previously he was a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Bell
Labs Research, Alcatel-Lucent. Glenn has a PhD in Computer Science from the
University of Edinburgh, Scotland, and was a Senior Research Fellow there
from 1990 to 1996.
His main research interests are data science, computer security, model checking, and
automated software engineering. Recent research projects include work to identify anomalous machine-to-machine
traffic on wireless networks, and to estimate a driver's path of travel from cell phone activity.
Glenn is the author of Distributed Systems Analysis with CCS (Prentice Hall) and many research papers in
international journals and conferences.
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6. M
iguel Lara has been a part of the SCD team at CSUMB since mid 2013.
Previously he worked as an Instructional Media Designer at the Center
for Innovative Teaching and Learning at Indiana University, where he
also served there as a Teaching Instructor and Systems Analyst. Miguel was also an
Instructional Designer for General Physics as well as an Application Developer for
Western Illinois University. Miguel has a PhD in Instructional Systems Technology
from Indiana University.
Miguel also serves on the team for CSUMB’s Institute for Innovation & Economic Development and is the
College of Science member representative for the CSUMB Technology Committee.
A
nand Seetharam joined the SCD team at CSUMB as an assistant
professor in August of 2014. He obtained his PhD. from University
of Massachusetts Amherst in 2014. Anand’s PhD. advisor was
Professor Jim Kurose.
Anand finds himself broadly interested in the field of computer networking. His
research encompasses information-centric networks, wireless networks,
internet-of-things, security and green networks. At CSUMB, Anand teaches
introductory programming and upper division courses (both in the traditional face-to-face and online
setting). Three of Anand’s papers accepted to Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
ICNC 2016 Conference. He also had an education paper accepted into the Hawaii International
Conference on Education (HICE) 2016 Conference.
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7. T
he School of Computing & Design has a number of YouTube channels you can subscribe to!
Many of our faculty and lecturers have YouTube channels as well, and you can even find some YouTuber
channels devoted to particular School of Computing & Design courses! There are videos on Capstone
Projects, modules, course information, promotional videos, events, and upcoming projects.
Check us out!
Bachelor of Science Computer Science
Information Technology CSIT Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/csitcsumb
Bachelor of Science Communication Design CD
Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/cdcsumb
Master of Science Instructional Science &
Technology MIST Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/
mistcsumb2011
ITCD Channel (aka SCD)
https://www.youtube.com/user/
soitcd
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S
CD students apply state-of-the-art information technology
to solve real world communication problems in a socially
responsible way. In addition to mastering the technical
knowledge and skills, graduates of SCD programs excel in
communication, collaboration and innovative problem solving.
SCD values innovation, rigor, project-based learning, inter-discipline
collaboration and global perspective. By integrating media arts
design, computer science, information technology, management,
and learning sciences, SCD's faculty, staff, program directors and
chair strive to provide an innovative environment that supports
world-class teaching, learning and research.
CSU Monterey Bay
School of Computing & Design
3052 Divarty Street
Seaside, CA 93955
Building Code 506
Department Office: Room 250
Phone: 831-582-3621
Fax: 831-582-4484
E-mail: scd@csumb.edu
csumb.edu/scd
facebook.com/csumb.scd
csumb.edu/alumni
linkedin.com/grp/home?
gid=6698407

8. Students from the School of Computing & Design programs have gone on to work for design and technology industries in the
Monterey region, Silicon Valley and beyond. Our students have built successful careers in computer technology companies, on
the art, design, development, and consulting side of high tech industries or have gone on to many of the nation's best graduate
schools.
M
ost people like to go on vacation once they graduate, but not me! The
SCD program (still lovingly remembered as CSIT) prepared me to work
hard & welcome new challenges. The Monday after graduation I started
my summer internship at HGST, which I now continue part-time while I pursue my
Masters in Computer Science at SJSU.
The SCD program allowed me to expand my technical knowledge, team skills, and
prepared me to understand the complexities of a web-based software project. This
knowledge allowed me to join a team working on a complicated software project developing an extension to the
MediaWiki platform, an open-source content management system supporting websites like Wikipedia. This project
gave me the chance to apply what I had learned in my SCD program and Capstone Project. Time management and
communication were paramount; I needed to effectively track my progress, updating my mentors & managers on my
weekly gains. This was something everyone grumbled about in CS 499, but was critical to my success this summer. I was
able to continue working with HGST because of my hard work, which had roots in the projects and soft skills I learned in
my time as a part of SCD.
Now I'm juggling a full Graduate course load and a part-time job. I've gone back to a bicycle for transportation, a long
way from the motorcycle my classmates remember being attached at my hip. My professors are already hinting at the
need to brainstorm potential thesis projects. I feel like I just finished a culmination project! But this new opportunity
excites me, and I already see the potential to branch into other projects at HGST. I know that the core skills I was able
to learn at CSUMB will serve me well, as they have spectacularly this last
summer.
“The SCD program allowed me to
expand my technical knowledge,
team skills, and prepared me to
understand the complexities of a
web-based software project. “
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9. A
lifelong learner and an early practitioner of disruptive technology, I was always
passionate about innovative technology integration to make training and curriculum
development more engaging and effective for learners and organizations. It was the
MIST program at CSUMB that provided me the critical skills and knowledge needed to achieve
my goals. After MIST, I felt confident to transition into the field of Instructional Technology. In
my current role, I work with a talented team of educators and innovators at RAFT managing and
driving the tech initiatives and playing a key role in the process of developing courses and
innovative products for the 21st
century global audience. I have also had the privilege to present
at national and international conferences including California STEM, NSTA, and the prestigious
ISTE conference!
The most valuable aspect of the MIST program is that it strikes a perfect balance between
theory and real-world experiences. There is tremendous focus on the application of these
concepts through challenging and meaningful projects: collaborating with National Geographic to develop online science
modules, Earthquake Safety Kit project (California Geological society). Rather than feel challenged in my new role as EdTech
Manager, these experiences have helped me because it was a continuation of implementing what I’d learned in the MIST
program. The outstanding MIST faculty provides unconditional support during the program and I continue to rely on my
professors’ feedback and guidance as I explore career growth and opportunities. An ambitious and diverse student body
made the program even more rewarding.
With its robust curriculum, MIST program is unmatched in the way it helped me build knowledge and develop skills to take
on any role in the field of instructional technology!
M
y name is Stephanie Goehringer and I am a 3D Data and Touch Up Artist at Apple. My
team works on various aspects of Apple Maps. I use proprietary software to create and
improve attractive 3D environments, which sometimes includes 3D modeling
important elements. The most exciting part of my job is designing and animating flyover tours for
cities around the world!
Before I was started working as a contractor at Apple, I graduated from CSUMB with a Bachelor’s
of Science in Communication Design with an emphasis in Digital Animation and a minor in Biology.
During my time at CSUMB, I took an assortment of classes where I learned about 3D modeling
and animation, game design and development, and web design in the ITCD Department. I worked extensively with
prominent industry standard programs like Maya, the Adobe Master Suite, and Unity 3D to create my capstone project Night
at the Ottertorium, a 3D interactive game. It featured the interior of the Business and Information Technology (BIT) Building
before it was built and won the Best Integrated Capstone Award in the Spring 2013 Capstone Festival. A few months later, I
was commissioned to create an animation which showcases an enhanced version of the interior and exterior of the BIT
Building.
At CSUMB, I gained professional experience from working with clients on my capstone and the BIT animation but I also
discovered a passion for digital art. I even switched majors from biology to 3D animation because I didn’t find it fulfilling
enough. I decided to pursue a career in something I love so I could look forward to going to work every day, and I do.
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10. D
r. Eric Tao at CSUMB’s School of Computing & Design was awarded $150,000
grant summer 2015 from Economic Development Agency of U.S. Department of
Commerce, in collaboration with Brad Barbeau and MaryJo Zenk. The grant will
provide resources to research and develop an interactive website to map resources for
regional entrepreneurs and innovators. The grant will hire CD and CS students as
interns. The website will be published by May 2016. Continue to read the SCD newsletters
for updates!
SCD faculty Dr. Krzysztof Pietroszek and Dr. Miguel Lara, in collaboration
with the Institute for Innovation and Economic Development, will offer
two boot camps for CSUMB students and community members.
This boot camp is designed for people with little or no programming experience to learn about mobile app
design. The participants will learn how to use tools such as App Inventor to design simple but functional mobile apps
on Android phones. Participants should bring their own Windows PC or Mac laptop and should pre-install App
Inventor 2: (http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/ai2/mac.html for Mac, http://appinventor.mit.edu/explore/ai2/
windows.html for Windows). No university computers will be available for this workshop.
This programmers’ boot camp is designed for participants with at least two semesters of programming classes and
knowledge of the basics of Java development environment. The participants will learn how to use Java and Android
development toolkit to develop a mobile app that will change their Android smartphone into a game
controller. Participants should bring their own Windows PC or Mac (after they have successfully Android Studio:
https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html) or use the computers in BIT 230 which has this software.
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Dr. Eric Tao, professor at CSUMB
and former SCD Chair. Dr. Tao
directs the Institute for Innovation
and Economic Development.
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11. I
n collaboration with the College of Extended Education and Cal State Online, CSUMB launched
the Computer Science Fully Online Program in the Fall of 2014. CSUMB is the
first institution within the CSU/UC system to offer a Computer Science B.S. degree, 100%
online. Developed as a two year degree completion program, the structure of the program allows
for flexibility so that students can earn their degree online while working full time.
After two very successful fall start cohorts, the Computer Science Fully Online Program will now also
have a Spring cohort, starting January 2016. The program has received 150 applications for only 40
spots for the Spring 2016 cohort. In addition, October 1st, applications for the Fall 2016 cohort
opened and we are expecting our largest applicant pool yet!
S
tudents, employers, and educators concerned about
increasing underrepresented minorities in the tech
pipeline were welcomed to join Cal State Monterey Bay
and Salesforce, an industry leader and collaborator with the
SCD CS-Online Internship Program at the Moscone West
Inspiration Theater September 18th, 2015 for the Changing the
Pipeline Session. Guests were able to hear from Dr. Sathya
Narayanan, Director of CSUMB's Computer Science program.
Dr. Narayanan shared how California State University Monterey
Bay is changing the pipeline through their innovative CSin3
program at the School of Computing & Design, which offers a timely and cost effective way for underserved students with
economic hardships to complete undergraduate degrees in computer science in just three years. Salesforce presented their
plans in helping to make the connection between learning and employment through internships. The event was quite successful,
providing attendees with information on finding and implementing opportunities for minorities to excel in the technological
industry.
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12. I
n late August, Design Studio was approached about a logo design contest
being held by the Salinas Rotary Club. The club was in need of a logo for
an upcoming event called Race of Thrones Crapper Derby. The event
consists of makeshift racing vehicles that are generally outhouse-themed. A few
members of Design Studio entered the contest while the other members
provided feedback on each design at the weekly meetings.
For the first time, the School of Computing and Design sent four students
from Design Studio Club down to Los Angeles to attend the annual Adobe
conference, Adobe Max. This conference brings thousands of creative
people including illustrators, designers, photographers, video editors,
among many others together for three days. During the conference,
attendees are able to sign up for different workshops in their fields of
study including graphic and web design. Additionally, attendees are able
to learn about the latest features in Adobe’s Creative Cloud. The students who attended plan on taking what
they learned at the conference to apply it to their capstones projects and other future projects.
A submission by Cameron Cozza, a fourth-year Communication Design
student with an emphasis on web design, was selected as the winner.
Cameron went home with the $500 grand prize. Congratulations
Cameron!
Cameron Cozza, CSUMB
Communication Design student
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13. At SCD, we are always striving to improve the programs and overall experience for our students,
as well as keep up with impending technology. Our degree programs go through periodic reviews,
and this semester it’s the Communication Design Program’s turn. CD graduate alumni, you will be
receiving via e-mail an online survey regarding your experience in the CD Program at CSUMB. Your
feedback on your experiences while in The School of Computing & Design's CD Program and since
graduation is incredibly helpful to us as we look for ways to grow and improve. There is no better
way to learn than from the people who have gone through it. When you receive the survey, please
take a few minutes to provide us with your reflections and insights about the CD program. We
sincerely appreciate it.
Do you have an individualized learning plan (ILP) and need ILP
worksheets or instructions?
Looking for an assessment form, work study agreement, grad sign off
or student work release form?
Go here for forms and other resources!
https://csumb.edu/scd/advising-ilps-forms
Go to our website and check out the Course Descriptions page for an in depth look at all the
courses offered in our programs, requirements, and course prerequisites.
https://csumb.edu/scd/course-descriptions
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14. California State University of Monterey Bay offers its students an
abundance of activities and clubs to foster a sense of camaraderie and
celebrate its diverse campus. The School of Computing & Design and
CSUMB have many clubs available for students to participate in. SCD
currently houses the following clubs:
ACM Student Chapter of CSUMB
Design Studio
Information Security Club
#Include <Her> Club
For more information on CSUMB Student Clubs, go to :
https://csumb-community.symplicity.com/?
Meet Kenneth Lontoc, our SCD Lab Coordinator!
Kenneth’s office is in the new BIT building on the 2nd
Floor,
room 206. For hardware issues, software keys and other tech
requests contact Kenneth at: klontoc@csumb.edu.
California State University-Monterey Bay is one of the most beautiful campuses in
the state, but that doesn’t mean its vast open spaces, numerous new buildings, and
the prevailing atmosphere and buildings of the surrounding “retired” Fort Ord don’t
make new students any less confused during their first days trekking around on
campus. A great resource is the CSUMB Campus Map on the CSUMB website. Go to
the Campus Map for a map of CSUMB and the surrounding areas, or the Campus
Directory for a list of campus buildings and their individual maps. Happy navigating!
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