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Dear CIS Students,
Welcome back to the University of Delaware and to a new academic year in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences! Whether you are returning to campus or joining us for the first time, I am delighted to welcome you to our community. I would especially like to extend a warm welcome to our incoming students and the inaugural cohort of the Computer Science and Business (CSB) Honors Program. We are excited that you have chosen to begin your journey with us.
CIS at a glance
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Deepen your knowledge and move ahead with a
master’s degree in artificial intelligence.
What’s Happening
Decoding epilepsy in brain waves
UD researchers use artificial intelligence to find early signs of epilepsy in brain-wave recordings.
UD to Lead $21.5 Million NSF National AI Institute
New NSF HAIC institute will advance human-AI cooperation.
UD team tapped to push next-gen supercomputer to its limits
National initiative gives UD a firsthand role in preparing one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.
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
Upcoming Events
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
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of Computer Science graduates are employed or pursuing further education.
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