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Collins Munyendo

Computer Science Ph.D. Student Recognized with Google Fellowship for Pioneering Research

Collins Munyendo of GW Engineering earns a 2024 Google Ph.D. Fellowship for advancing human-centered security and privacy across diverse global contexts.

Collins Munyendo

Google PhD Fellowship Honors Collins Munyendo’s Leadership in Computer Security and Privacy Research

Doctoral student Collins Munyendo was awarded a Google PhD Fellowship in Security, Privacy, and Abuse Prevention–an honor shared by only six students worldwide, including just two from the U.S.

Professor Robert Pless Continues Research with LAS as a 2025 Collaborator

The Laboratory for Analytic Sciences announced that Professor Robert Pless is a 2025 collaborator, continuing his partnership with the lab and advancing national security research.

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Professor Yasemin Acar Receives NSA Recognition for Cybersecurity Research

Research Professor Yasemin Acar’s study on ethical frameworks in computer security earned first honorable mention in the NSA’s 12th Annual Best Scientific Cybersecurity Paper Competition.

Collins Munyendo

Collins Munyendo Joins 2024 Rising Stars in Computing and Data Science

Computer science Ph.D. student Collins Munyendo participated in BU’s Rising Stars workshop, building a community with fellow researchers in computing and data science.