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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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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Surbhi Kanthed (center) and two other students pictured at Technica 2019, a hackathon.
Surbhi Kanthed '19
Computer Science

Surbhi Kanthed’s team won a huge hackathon for women students – and now she is working at Red Hat.

It’s a really strong program because every professor here gives you a lot of time and help.
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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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Jessica Vu poses outside of Nvidia’s Silicon Valley headquarters.
Jessica Vu '26
Computer science

Computer science major Jessica Vu is gaining invaluable experience and honing automation skills during a prestigious eight-month co-op at chipmaker Nvidia, where she contributes to cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology.

In tech, especially in software, you have to update your knowledge every day.
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Jaelyn in front of class speaking
Jaelyn Dones '22
Computer Science

Jaelyn Dones is slated to earn her bachelor’s degree after 2 1/2 years, and she’s already working a dream job related to her computer science major.

When I was applying to colleges, even though I applied elsewhere, UMass Lowell was always where I wanted to attend.
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  • A student holds a clicker with red buttons in his left hand while sitting in a classroom.

    Turning Classroom Confusion into a Startup Solution

    Jetrin Orenberg ’26 has turned his DifferenceMaker-winning Comprehension Clicker from a rough prototype into a startup aimed at helping professors better understand when students are struggling in class.
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  • Students march along a highway bridge in Nairobi, Kenya in 2024

    Professors Study Gen Z Protest Movements Across Countries

    As youth-led “Cockroach Janta Party” protests spread across India this summer, two professors in the School of Criminology and Justice Studies have been awarded a pair of university seed grants to study Gen Z protests in Kenya, India and other countries.