Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at the University at Albany! Our first-rate programs attract students and faculty from across the globe, who together comprise a rich and vibrant community of scholars making their mark in the ever-evolving software industry. While mastering computer science theory and practice, students also have the opportunity to work with world-class faculty on cutting-edge research. Our department is part of a Tier 1 research university located in the heart of Tech Valley in New York, affording our students the opportunity to engage in exciting internships. We invite you to learn about our educational programs, explore our research projects, and ask questions. CS: Where logic sparks imagination!
Abram Magner, an assistant professor in the College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering, has recently been awarded a $584,993 grant from the National Science Foundation for his project, “CAREER: Theoretical Foundations for Learning Network Dynamics.”
In UAlbany’s most significant expansion in midtown since the Downtown Campus was completed in 1929, the college’s Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering began moving into the renovated south wing last week, following the dean’s office in February, marking the halfway point of the transformational project and the return of students and educators to the 112-year-old building for the first time in more than a decade.
UAlbany Associate Professor of Computer Science Petko Bogdanov is part of a multi-institution effort that hopes to revolutionize the field with a new class of near-infrared contrast agents designed with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to provide an even greater level of detail.
Motivated by their passion for gaming, technology and camaraderie, students from UAlbany IEEE hosted the first ever “Hack-a-Damien” from April 12-14, featuring a 24-hour gaming competition, technical workshops and a vendor fair.
Engineering students Shak Williams, Jordan Jung and Jacob Bruno have built a device designed to aid New Yorkers living with disabilities who work at a mail sorting facility through the Center for Disability Services.