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At the University of Nevada, Reno, we train aspiring computing professionals to use technology to solve important societal problems.

Whether we're working to help robots better understand human intentions or harnessing the power of big data to help researchers study climate change, we're excited about all the ways technology is changing our world.

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

High-impact research Our research has been supported by major agencies and industry partners including the National Science Foundation, NASA, Google and Microsoft.
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Versatile graduate programs Graduate students are the heart of our department. We offer both industry-oriented master's degree programs and a research intensive Ph.D. degree.
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Industry-oriented undergraduate degrees Our rapidly growing undergraduate program includes a combined computer science & engineering degree as well as a number of interdisciplinary minors in emerging areas of computing.
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Cybersecurity Center

Shamik Sengupta

The University of Nevada, Reno is home to a thriving interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Center. Faculty in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering play a leading role in research, education and outreach programs in the center, and we're proud to be on the forefront of making cyberspace a safer place. 

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Department news

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Preventing and eradicating cybersecurity threats to be discussed at Oct. 5 conference

Students, faculty encouraged to submit posters, demos by Sept. 15.

Head shots of the three professors who received the Hoeper award in spring 2023: Kelly Keselica, Nancy LaTourrette and Eric Marchand.

Engineering recognizes three of its academic faculty

The Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Endowed Faculty Award showcases teaching excellence and advising

Jimson Huang and Paul Hurtado, an associate professor of math, both holding a single certificate cover.

University’s top student heads to Purdue this fall

Jimson Huang, a dual Engineering-Math major, is the spring 2023 Herz Gold Medal winner

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Events calendar

Oct 19

05:30 PM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

Food For Thought: Mind Reading With Machines- What Thoughts Can Be Decoded? at Laughing Planet
Nov 16

05:30 PM

Academic Lectures and Seminars

Food For Thought: Real vs. Artificial Neural Networks - Who Wore It Best? at Laughing Planet

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