Department of Computer Science
Computer Science at Loyola University Chicago
Starting with projects that require using your head, not repeating lessons from a textbook, our computer science students gain an education that builds skills and careers.
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All students have something to gain here, whether you are already considering one of our many new majors or if you might be interested in a minor, an additional major, or a course or two.
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There's always something to do at the Department of Computer Science! Develop your skills through collaborating with faculty, staff, and peers in research projects, keep up to date with events and our Seminar Series, and utilize our resources for academic success.
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Faculty Success
Dr. George K. Thiruvathukal was featured in the College of Arts and Sciences Spotlight
George K. Thiruvathukal, PhD, department chairperson and professor of computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Loyola University Chicago, has published a book – his second as department chairperson – with Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, entitled “Intermediate C Programming”.
ACM Distinguished Speaker Program
You're invited! March Madness: Analytical Models for NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Brackets
You're invited to the ACM Distinguished Speaker Program: Analytical Models for Generating NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Bracket Pools: Injecting Computation into March Madness. Presented by Sheldon H. Jacobson, Founder Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Swag, Snacks, and More for Live Attendees!
Student Success
Loyola Students Participated in the Cyber Defense Competition
Loyola University Chicago participated in the IL/WI/MO Qualifier of the Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) on February 17.
Dr. Yas Silva's Groundbreaking Contribution to Cyberbullying Prevention Shines in College of Arts and Sciences Spotlight
CS Faculty, Dr. Yas Silva, was featured in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) spotlight for their outstanding work combating CyberBullying.
Applications are now open for the CyberRamblers scholarships
Applications are now open for the CyberRamblers scholarships. Please visit our website at https://cyberramblers.cs.luc.edu to apply! The deadline is Friday, March 22, 2024, for the Fall 2024 cohort.
Grants
NSF Awards Loyola University Chicago $3.8 Million Grant to Launch the CyberRamblers Bolster National Security Program
NSF Awards Loyola University Chicago $3.8 Million Grant to Launch the CyberRamblers Bolster National Security Program