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

Samuel Morse.
Samuel Morse '27
Computer Science

Samuel Morse, founder of UML’s Artificial Intelligence Multidisciplinary Society, is exploring AI’s practical applications in business and education while helping students prepare for an AI-shaped future.

My job was created by AI. I got an internship because of it.
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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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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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Viktor Akhonen in a UMass Lowell computer lab.
Viktor Akhonen '27
Computer Science

Computer science major Viktor Akhonen got involved in cybersecurity competitions, which led to an internship with Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), a global leader in technology integration and a partner in the Lowell Innovation Network Corridor.

Be a little proactive when you are new. Get involved with school, clubs and your interests.
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Xonyia Vang in a UMass Lowell computer science classroom.
Xonyia Vang '27
Computer Science

First-generation college student Xonyia Vang is pursuing a career in cybersecurity through hands-on coursework, internships and student leadership.

Technology is always advancing, so that means that security measures always have to evolve with it.
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