Shape the Future with Computer Science

Welcome to the Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences — a dynamic hub for computing education, research and industry collaboration. 

Named for alumnus and Android co-founder Rich Miner, the school prepares students to lead and shape the future of technology through:

Hear from Our Students

Shruti Jain sits at a desk with her supervisor at University Relations, Sarah Eisenklam
Shruti Jain '19
Computer Science

Shruti Jain came to UMass Lowell for its hands-on teaching approach. She’s gotten lots of opportunities to apply what she’s learning – as well as a coveted internship with Red Hat.

Once recruiters knew that I was a student at UMass Lowell, you could just see it in their faces – they were really interested in talking to me. People know what UMass Lowell is, and it’s all really positive.
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Lukas Lazarek works on a computer in a lab
Lukas Lazarek '18
Computer Science

Lukas Lazarek’s summer research fellowship in computer science at Carnegie Mellon University helped prepare him for graduate school – and won him an award.

I visited UMass Lowell two or three times, and I liked the feel of it. The people I talked to were doing interesting things, and there seemed to be opportunities to get involved.
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Garima working at a desk
Garima Jain '22
Computer Science

Garima Jain transferred from J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA in her hometown of Faridabad, India, to UMass Lowell, where she has gained research and internship experiences.

There is a lot of opportunity, and the people here are amazing … I love the culture at UMass Lowell.
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Lisa Panagopoulos with other cast members from the movie Twas the Night
Lisa Panagopoulos ’84, ’88
Computer Science and Computer Engineering

Lisa Panagopoulos went remote and part time – and launched a second career on the silver screen.

I love teaching… so I’m happy to do that while I pursue this other passion.
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John Kilgo smiling in front of MITRE signage
John Kilgo '19
Computer Science

John Kilgo VI began working at MITRE Corporation more than three years ago as an intern, when he was a UMass Lowell undergraduate. Now, he’s employed there full time as a software systems engineer, while enrolled part time in the master’s program in computer science.

The flexibility of the program allows the courses to sync up with what I’m doing at work.
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