Student Representatives

Katarina Mantay is a second-year Computer Science student at the University of Windsor, recognized for her active involvement in the university community. She has previously served as the CSS first-year representative for the Computer Science Society and currently holds the position of CSS event organizer, where she plays a key role in planning and coordinating events for Computer Science students. Outside of her academic and leadership responsibilities, Katarina enjoys playing tennis and music, particularly the guitar and piano. Known for her strong leadership and commitment to fostering a connected CS community, she remains dedicated to making a positive impact at the university. For any inquiries, feel free to contact her at mantay@uwindsor.ca.

Kelly Owenya is a fourth-year Computer Science student with a specialization in Software Engineering and minors in Business and Mathematics. She has served as a Teaching Assistant multiple times, earning the Outstanding TA Award for her dedication to helping students in the department. Kelly also helped found the first Women in Computer Science Chapter at the university, earning a Women in CS award, and has been deeply involved in campus life as part of the Computer Science Society, where she contributed as Design Coordinator and First Year Representative and currently serves on the Dev Team. Her professional experience includes internships at Google and Equinix, and a fellowship through the AI4Good Lab. Kelly is passionate about using her technical skills to uplift marginalized communities, as demonstrated by her work with our university’s People, Equity & Inclusion Office and local organizations through her freelance design business, striving to make a positive difference both inside and outside the classroom.
 

As one of the student representatives of the School of Computer Science, I am deeply committed to promoting educational quality and creating an inclusive learning environment. As an Appointment Committee member, my duties include hiring tenure-track and sessional teaching posts; I actively shape the faculty by supervising the recruitment and selection process. This includes examining candidates' qualifications, conducting interviews, and working together to pick the best individuals. I am committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring process, ensuring that our faculty members fulfill both academic requirements and our institution's long-term goals.

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Hello, Everyone. My name is Shiv Patel, and I am currently pursuing my Master of Applied Computing at the University of Windsor. In my spare time, I enjoy reading books, which allows me to constantly broaden my knowledge and explore new ideas. I also enjoy interacting with new people, which allows me to learn from opposing viewpoints and make deep connections. As this year's MAC Student Representative and a member of the School of Computer Science, I am committed to working hard to help you have an amazing and fulfilling year. Please contact me at patel3eb@uwindsor.ca if you have any questions or concerns.

I am a PhD student in my first year and a Research Assistant at the Institute for Diagnostic Imaging Research (affiliated with UWindsor), where I investigate Deep Learning-based approaches for ultrasonic non-destructive testing and evaluation in manufacturing and other domains. I attended UWindsor for both my undergraduate and graduate degrees, and I’ve been a TA/GA every semester since second year of my undergrad. I’m very familiar with how things work around here, and I look forward to creating a better environment for current and incoming PhD students.