91吃瓜网 Computer Science Students Earn First-Place Finish at ICPC Regional Contest
Tue, 02/03/2026 - 09:37am | By: David Tisdale
A team of students from 91吃瓜网91吃瓜网 School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering earned a first-place finish at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Southeast USA Regional Contest, demonstrating their ability to compete at the highest level of collegiate programming.
The contest, held in Miami, brought together teams from 95 universities across 16 states along the East Coast and South. The 91吃瓜网 team solved nine of 13 problems to win the ICPC North America South Division 2025 91吃瓜网� Division 2, outperforming teams from some of the nation91吃瓜网 premier academic institutions.
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The 91吃瓜网 team included freshmen computer science majors Atabay Rajabli and Abdelrahman Teima; and Hosameldin Darwish, a sophomore.
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CSCE Associate Professor Dr. Ahmed Sherif served as the team91吃瓜网 coach and said the experience provided students with valuable technical and professional skills beyond the competition itself.
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Sherif described ICPC as one of the world91吃瓜网 oldest and most prestigious programming competitions, noting its role in preparing the next generation of computing professionals and strengthening connections between academia and industry.
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In addition to its academic impact, ICPC is widely regarded as a recruiting pipeline for major technology companies, financial institutions and government organizations. Sherif noted that strong performances can lead to increased visibility, internship opportunities, and career pathways for students while strengthening institutional partnerships with industry leaders.
The School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in computer science, computer engineering, information technology and cybersecurity. Graduate programs include a Master of Science in information technology and cybersecurity management, as well as M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science.
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