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

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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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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Vanessa Chen, center, and friends
Vanessa Chen '22
Computer Science

Vanessa Chen likes computer science because it’s both logical and creative.

Computer science is creative problem-solving, and the way that you program is your own style.
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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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Rupal Trivedi poses with her family at UMass Lowell commencement
Rupal Trivedi ’94, ’95, ’22
Computer Science, MBA

Software engineer Rupal Trivedi returned to her college roots when the time came to get an MBA.

An MBA is the key. It has opened my eyes to a world I didn’t know about before.
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