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

Owen Hunter selling mushrooms at the Rist Institute Indoor Farmer's Market at University Crossing.
Owen Hunter '23
Computer Science

Computer science skills come in handy for mushroom farmer Owen Hunter ’23.

Thinking critically and logically is as important to computer science as it is to farming.
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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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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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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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Linh Nguyen
Linh Nguyen
Computer Science & Mathematics

Linh Nguyen developed a cloud-based market data tool — and a newfound interest in financial technology — through her data science experience with the Nasdaq Futures Internship Program.

One of the things I like about computer science is that I can leverage all those little pieces and put them together to make a product that I want.
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  • A young woman with dark hair and round glasses poses for a photo with a laptop in a bedroom.

    Computer Science Grad Pays It Forward with Hawk Advisor

    Computer science graduate Jessica Vu ’26 created Hawk Advisor, an AI-powered website that helps UMass Lowell students explore career paths and choose electives that align with their professional goals.
    Featured Story
  • Matthew Harper and Xinwen Fu look at a computer screen with a cybersecurity sign behind them.

    A Powerhouse in Cyberscience

    Miner School of Computer and Information Sciences faculty are advancing the field of cyberscience through research, while students gain career-connected experiences.
    Featured Story
  • A young man points to the front of a building while taking a selfie outside.

    UML Co-ops Bring Diverse Skills to Fresenius Medical Care

    UMass Lowell students from majors spanning computer science, engineering, economics and business are gaining hands-on experience through co-ops at Fresenius Medical Care, contributing to the development of home dialysis technology.