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:

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Owen Hunter selling mushrooms at the Rist Institute Indoor Farmer's Market at University Crossing.
Owen Hunter '23
Computer Science

Computer science skills come in handy for mushroom farmer Owen Hunter ’23.

Thinking critically and logically is as important to computer science as it is to farming.
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Zach McCann seated with a laptop
Zachary McCann '23
Computer Science

Zachary McCann developed computer science skills while working in Prof. Fred Martin’s lab and as a peer leader for SoarCS.

Going to UMass Lowell was the right balance between good academics and getting the most bang for my buck.
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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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Grace Chin works at a computer on campus
Grace Chin '20
Computer Science

Great classes and research experience, a professional co-op and a cybersecurity competition are preparing Grace Chin for professional success.

I really lucked out coming to UMass Lowell. I think it’s a hidden gem for computer science.
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Linh Nguyen
Linh Nguyen
Computer Science & Mathematics

Linh Nguyen developed a cloud-based market data tool — and a newfound interest in financial technology — through her data science experience with the Nasdaq Futures Internship Program.

One of the things I like about computer science is that I can leverage all those little pieces and put them together to make a product that I want.
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