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Sandra Carberry
Teaching Excellence Award
To honor Prof. Carberry’s legacy as an extraordinary teacher and mentor, funds are being raised to endow the Sandra Carberry Teaching Excellence Award, an initiative started by Prof. Carberry and her husband, John, several years ago.
The department has set a goal of raising $50,000 toward the endowment. The family has pledged to match gifts up to $25,000.
Please consider honoring Prof. Carberry’s legacy by donating to support the endowment.
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What’s Happening
In Memoriam: Sandra Carberry
Campus remembers computer science professor emeritus, former chair.
Inaugural AI4Health Day
UD’s Computer and Information Science department held the first AI4Health Day on January 31, 2025.
Study abroad opens minds — and doors
Three UD students receive prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
Undergraduate Programs
We offer both a BS and BA in computer science as well as a BS in information systems.
Graduate Programs
We offer an MS and PhD in computer science and an MS in bioinformatics and computational biology.
Research Overview
Learn more about Research in Computer & Information Sciences at UD including:
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Bioinformatics
- Computer Networks
- Computer Science Education
- Computer Vision/Graphics/Robotics
- Cybersecurity
- High Performance Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Natural Language Processing & Information Retrieval
- Quantum Computing
- Software Engineering
- Theory of Computation
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WHY A CAREER IN COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE?
From its inception just a half century ago, computing has become the defining technology of our age. Computers are integral to modern culture and are the primary engine behind much of the world’s economic growth. Moreover, the field continues to evolve at an astonishing pace, making computer science increasingly important with each passing day.
With a background in computer and information science, you can help the world. For example, through computer science, you can help to:
- Improve human health
- Advance computer technology
- Coordinate disaster responses
- Impact national security
- Advance weather forecasting
- Improve communications
Student Outcomes
%
of Computer Science graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
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