The Department of Computer Science
Founded in 1962, the Department of Computer Science was created to be an innovative base of knowledge in the emerging field of computing as the first degree-awarding program in the United States. The department continues to advance the computer science industry through research. Graduates of the program are able to solve complex and challenging problems in many fields. The increasing centrality of computer science in academic disciplines and society, and new research activities - centered around data science, artificial intelligence, programming languages, theoretical computer science, machine learning, and cybersecurity - are the future focus of the department.
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News
Defense award launches Purdue project to strengthen cyber-physical systems
Hiccups and failures of consumer cyber-physical systems like smart gadgets and appliances are inconvenient and annoying. But in mission-critical applications for the Department of Defense, any system weakness or flaw could have serious consequences, such as disruption, damage or even loss of life. Dongyan Xu, the Samuel Conte Professor of Computer Science and director of CERIAS is the principal investigator of the project.
Valiant receives tenure from Purdue University's Board of Trustees
Associate Professor Paul Valiant was awarded tenure by Purdue University's Board of Trustees. Valiant’s area of research is in algorithms, complexity, machine learning, fluid dynamics, and neuroscience. His algorithmic work concentrates on revealing obscured aspects of probability distributions and crafting instance optimal algorithms, while his machine learning research focuses on improving speed, accuracy, and data efficiency.
2024 Alumni Awards in the Department of Computer Science
Awards are given to alumni whose work and achievements have made a significant difference in our communities and lives. Join us for a reception to honor the 2024 alumni award winners, Dr. Amber Johnson Avery and Dr. Kostas Pantazopoulos, in the Department of Computer Science.
The newsletter for alumni and friends of Purdue CS for March 2024. At Purdue Computer Science, we advance the profession through research and our graduates solve complex and challenging problems in many fields.