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

Jie Wang
Jie Wang
Computer Science

Jie Wang enjoys teaching computer science at UMass Lowell and likes the freedom of doing research in a university environment.

This is an interesting and exciting time at the University and I consider myself lucky to be part of it.
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Haris Mukanga at the Massachusetts State House, receiving a standing ovation during Gov. Maura Healey’s State of the Commonwealth address.
Haris Mukanga '28
Computer Science

Haris Mukanga’s passion for computer science drew the praise of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey.

Hopefully I can inspire other people to take advantage of these resources and dream big as well.
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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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Ariana Brown works at a computer
Ariana Brown '25
Computer Science

SoarCS, a summer program for incoming computer science majors, helped shape Ariana Brown’s college experience.

Being selected for the Immersive Scholars program was a big draw for me to 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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