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

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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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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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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William Boag delivers a speech at a lectern.
William Boag '16
Computer Science

Computer science alum William Boag ’16, a senior health care data lead for MassHealth, remains deeply engaged with the Honors College through leadership, mentorship and philanthropy.

The Honors College holds a special place in my heart.
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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.
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  • Biological Sciences Assistant Professor Teresa Lee looks into a microscope in a lab

    12 of the Nation's Best and Brightest Researchers

    Over the past four years, the National Science Foundation has recognized 12 UMass Lowell faculty researchers as some of the nation’s best junior, tenure-track scholars by awarding them prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) grants.