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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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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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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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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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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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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