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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Grace Chin works at a computer on campus
Grace Chin '20
Computer Science

Great classes and research experience, a professional co-op and a cybersecurity competition are preparing Grace Chin for professional success.

I really lucked out coming to UMass Lowell. I think it’s a hidden gem for computer science.
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UMAss Lowell computer science student Abdullah Abou Mahmoud sits outside of an office building next to the Microsoft logo
Abdullah Abou Mahmoud ’23
Computer Science

An internship with Microsoft turned into a full-time job offer for computer science major Abdullah Abou Mahmoud.

At UMass Lowell, I am getting a great education at a great value, as well as work experience and a great community.
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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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Jeongjae Han kayaking
Jeongjae Han '23
Computer Science

Jeongjae Han halted his studies at UML to serve in the South Korean military. Now that he is back on campus, he is focusing on earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

I feel like I belong at UML.
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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.