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Purdue CS K-12 Outreach: VEX and FIRST Robotics prepare students for their next giant leap
VEX and FIRST Robotics equip students with hands-on STEM experience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Purdue's Department of Computer Science supports these efforts through mentorship, outreach, and new K-12 initiatives—bridging early STEM exposure with higher education.
Purdue cybersecurity researchers secure DARPA Contract to study smartphone vulnerabilities
Purdue University’s cybersecurity researchers have been awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to investigate security vulnerabilities affecting modern smartphone and develop methods to improve security.
Spafford Named Distinguished Professor of Computer Science
Professor Eugene H. Spafford was named a Distinguished Professor of Computer Science in recognition of his exceptional impact on the field.
Purdue announces spatial computing hub
Purdue University is partnering with Apple to launch a spatial computing hub using Apple Vision Pro in Fall 2025, advancing research, education, and industry collaboration. As part of the Purdue Computes initiative, this effort expands the university’s leadership in digital innovation by integrating spatial computing with core areas like software engineering and microelectronics. A new graduate certificate in spatial computing will be offered through a joint program with the College of Engineering and the Department of Computer Science, providing students with advanced, hands-on experience in immersive technology. This initiative strengthens the Department of Computer Science’s role in shaping future-ready graduates by placing them at the forefront of spatial computing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation user interfaces.
Purdue hosts cybersecurity leaders, addresses challenges at CERIAS symposium
Purdue University’s innovation leaders in cybersecurity and their counterparts in industry and government recently gathered with about 350 attendees on campus to discuss innovative solutions to the latest threats to digital safety and related implications of AI and cyber-physical fusion.
Awards and Scholarships in the Department of Computer Science
Honoring members of the Department of Computer Science who have received fellowships, awards, and scholarships.