CISE Research Program

The CISE (Computer and Information Science and Engineering) Research Program is an NSF-funded program started in January 2025.

The CISE Research Program at York College, supported by the National Science Foundation, aims to foster robust partnerships and sustained collaborations between academic institutions. This initiative, in collaboration with Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey, focuses on expanding research in Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). The program offers York students unique opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research, bridging theoretical learning with practical application in high-demand tech fields. Through this partnership, the CISE program at York College will help prepare students for technology-driven careers and foster research collaboration among faculty, enhancing both educational and professional growth in fields like Cybersecurity, AI, and IoT.

Student Testimonials

Adedeji Olugboja

"Participating in the York–CISE has significantly advanced my academic and career trajectory. The program provided exposure to cutting-edge research in computing and data science, access to mentorship from leading scholars, and opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary projects. It deepened my commitment to integrating AI and data-driven approaches into real-world problem-solving—particularly in healthcare and education—and strengthened my pursuit of federally funded research. It also broadened my professional network, opening doors to future collaborations and leadership opportunities in the AI research community."

Moriom Begum

"CISE has had a huge impact on both my academic and career goals. It gave me hands-on experience, boosted my confidence, and helped me explore real opportunities in the IT field. I learned valuable skills, connected with amazing mentors, and now I feel more motivated and focused on pursuing a career in technology. This program helped me realize what I’m capable of and made my goals feel more achievable."

Nada Hameed

"I'm grateful for the exposure this program has given me toward Iot devices.  The program has built up my understanding of what research is, and how helpful it is for future career prospects."

Kyame Israel

"CISE gave me a clear topic, the confidence, and boost to conduct my own research to help me get into graduate school. The program gave me a better insight on what I could be working on in the future as I grow in tech. One of my main interest is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, so this helps prepare me for what's to come."

Adedeji Olugboja

"The hands-on research experience and mentorship were the most impactful aspects. Working closely with faculty and peers on real-world problems sharpened my technical skills and clarified my research direction. The structured workshops on research methods, proposal writing, and career development were also highly valuable.   "

Jannatul Naim

"What I liked most about the Summer program was learning new things like working with Raspberry Pi, IoT devices, and understanding how CNN (Convolutional Neural Network) layers work. It was fun to apply what we learned in real projects and see how AI and hardware can work together. I also enjoyed learning from mentors and working with other students."

Aryan Pershad

"I liked having access to the raspberry Pis. I was able to explore the Pi and create some side projects. I also really appreciated the access to mentors who I can email if I have any questions even ones unrelated to the program. This access to professionals is very important. "

Summer Visiting Research Program 2025

The Summer Visiting Research Program 2025 offers York College students in their Junior and Senior years the opportunity to work closely with York faculty mentors and receive guidance from faculty and graduate students at our collaborating institution, Stevens Institute of Technology. This summer, selected students will have the chance to work in innovative labs at Stevens in New Jersey and will receive a stipend. To prepare for their research study, students will participate in preparatory sessions.

Who can apply?

Open to all Junior/Senior students from Computer Science OR Information Management Systems majors who have completed CS291 (or taking CS291 this semester) or have a strong programming background, with a major GPA of 2.75 or above.

Program Duration: May 27 - June 27, 2025

Preparation Session: May 27 & 29, 2025 (2 hours per day) at York College

Summer Visiting at Stevens: June (once per week at Stevens, 4 times virtually)

Fall 2025: Presentation Sessions

Stipends

Students who fulfill all program requirements, including attendance, evaluations, and deliverables, will receive stipends totaling $1,000, divided into two payments. The first payment will be issued at the start of the summer visiting period, and the remaining payment will be disbursed in Fall 2025 following their presentations.

How to Apply?

Application Deadline for 2025 Summer Visiting Program: April 30. (Closed)

All applicants will be notified if they have been selected or placed on a waiting list by May 8, 2025.

Tentative Schedule

*The outline below is tentative, and is subject to change. The activities are estimated for 2 hours per day for 5 weeks.

York CISE Team

If you have any questions, please send an email to the team.

• Dr. Thitima Srivatanakul, tsrivatanakul@york.cuny.edu (Principal Investigator - PI & Mentor)
• Dr. Abu Kamruzzaman, akamruzzaman@york.cuny.edu (co-PI & Mentor)
• Dr. Danyang Zhang (Mentor)
• Dr. Adedeji Olugboja (Mentor)
• Prof. Alvaro Restrepo, arestrepo@york.cuny.edu (Program Coordinator)

Sponsor

The program is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Award No. 2431546.

The CISE at York program is supported by the National Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation, or the U.S. government.