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Jessica Brewer, K-12 outreach administrator for Purdue's Department of Computer Science, and Brad Thompson, executive director and lead mentor of Westside Robotics.

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.


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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.


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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.


Phil Venables, chief information security officer at Google Cloud. Purdue University photo/Lena Kovalenko

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.


2025 Department of Computer Science Awards

Awards and Scholarships in the Department of Computer Science

Honoring members of the Department of Computer Science who have received fellowships, awards, and scholarships.


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