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That, along with thorough computer science theory, provide a basis for fundamental technology innovation and long–term career success. More in Computer Science More in Computer Science Click to expose navigation links on mobile Programs People Research About Events News Student Resources Beyond the fundamentals, Illinois Tech offers focused study in many areas of computer science with courses in modern concepts including data mining, information security, artificial intelligence, and distributed computing. Formal specializations in information security and in information and knowledge management systems are offered for bachelor’s studies. Gain a firm foundation in the fundamentals in the latest theories and skills at Chicago’s only tech-focused university. Illinois Tech’s expanding Department of Computer Science is currently hiring. Applications for tenure and tenure track positions are being accepted, as well as applications for a program coordinator of our M.A.S. Data Science program. View Employment Opportunities The Department of Computer Science is pleased to announce the establishment of the Dr. Frederica Darema Lecture Series in Computer Science . This permanent fund will help advance female and minority early-stage computer science researchers at U.S. academic institutions. Guest speaker nominations for the lecture series are now being accepted. Learn more Plunging into the Artificial Intelligence Wave Illinois Tech is the first university in the Midwest to offer an undergraduate degree in one of computer science’s hottest fields. Learn more Building Software for Tomorrow’s Big Data Challenges Research conducted by Illinois Tech faculty leads to innovative input/output solutions for handling big data for high performance computers. Learn more CME Group Foundation Invests in Illinois Tech Sextet CME Group Foundation awarded six Illinois Tech computer science students $20,000 annual scholarships, renewable for up to three years. Learn more At Illinois Tech and Beyond Computer Science graduate Vinesh Kannan reflects on some of his favorite memories from his time at Illinois Tech, and discusses his immediate post–graduation plans. News News Internet 2.0: Illinois Tech to Co-Lead NSF Initiative to Develop Faster, More Secure Internet Illinois Institute of Technology will play a leading role in forging the future of the internet, as the university has been named a partner in a $20 million National Science Foundation grant to test... Tags: Science and Technology Prestigious NSF Program Provides Student a Crash Course in Research Anna Kong (CS 4th Year) says she had no plans to take the summer off from her studies. So when she was notified that she had earned a Research Experience for Undergraduates stipend from the National... Tags: Science and Technology Tenure-Track/Tenured Positions In Computer Science The Department of Computer Science at the Illinois Institute of Technology invites applications for multiple tenure-track/tenured faculty positions at all ranks, appointments to start in Fall 2020... Events Feb 11 Computer Science Seminar: Prem Seetharaman Feb 19 Computer Science Seminar: Malihe Alikhani Feb 20 Computer Science Seminar: Yan Yan Data–Driven Graduate Degrees Some of the most interesting and well-paying computer science-oriented careers need advanced data skills. Learn more about how to use data to drive decisions with our data-driven graduate degree programs at Illinois Tech. These rigorous, relevant interdisciplinary degrees combine high-level quantitative education with real world practice in hot fields. Master of Data Science Our Master of Data Science program, one of KD Nuggets Top 15 programs, teaches you how to humanize data, and what you can do to make a difference in your company. Master of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is one of the top growth areas in research and the tech industry. Illinois Tech’s Master of Artificial Intelligence program is designed to meet local, national, and global needs for artificial intelligence professionals. Computational Decision Science and Operations Research Discover the best decision-making methods within a problem’s constraints, and identify efficiencies to operate more effectively. The M.S. in Computational Decision Science and Operations Research meets the growing demand for computationally proficient decision scientists and operations researchers. Student and Alumni Spotlight Bold Ideas For Devyani Gauri, artificial intelligence is an exciting field that allows her to explore not only how to develop this technology but also its ethical use. Devyani Gauri (Artificial Intelligence 2nd Year) Creating Opportunities By working hard, getting know fellow students, and reaching out to faculty, Aleksei Sorokin found it easy to work collaboratively on research at Illinois Tech. Aleksei Sorokin (Applied Mathematics/Computer Science/M.A.S. Data Science 4th Year) Software Engineer, Google By sending a simple email to a professor whose work interested her, Emily Warman became an NSF-funded researcher. Emily Warman (CS ’16) Data Scientist, Google An increase in work responsibilities led Nithya Mahadevan to pursue a graduate degree in computational decision science and operations research. Nithya Mahadevan (M.S. CDSOR ’18) Hands-On Learning A summer Research Experience for Undergraduates stipend gives students an opportunity to conduct their own research. Illinois Tech hosted 10 students to develop research projects in big data. Anna Kong (Computer Science/M.S. Data Science 4th Year) Data Science Engineer, Art Brand Studios Even without a background in analytics, the Master of Data Science program can build all the skills needed to enter the growing field. Guoxuan Hao (M.A.S. DSC ’17) Bold Ideas For Devyani Gauri, artificial intelligence is an exciting field that allows her to explore not only how to develop this technology but also its ethical use. Devyani Gauri (Artificial Intelligence 2nd Year) Creating Opportunities By working hard, getting know fellow students, and reaching out to faculty, Aleksei Sorokin found it easy to work collaboratively on research at Illinois Tech. Aleksei Sorokin (Applied Mathematics/Computer Science/M.A.S. Data Science 4th Year) Software Engineer, Google By sending a simple email to a professor whose work interested her, Emily Warman became an NSF-funded researcher. Emily Warman (CS ’16) Data Scientist, Google An increase in work responsibilities led Nithya Mahadevan to pursue a graduate degree in computational decision science and operations research. Nithya Mahadevan (M.S. CDSOR ’18) Hands-On Learning A summer Research Experience for Undergraduates stipend gives students an opportunity to conduct their own res...