Computer Science and Engineering

We're working with robots, harnessing the power of AI and tackling cybersecurity challenges. We're excited to be at the forefront of technology —and we want you to be a part of it.

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

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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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How do Flock cameras work?

Assistant Professor Ankita Shukla discusses Flock cameras and similar technologies

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AI project aims to tackle nuclear waste problem

Ankita Shukla’s Genesis Mission research project explores how AI can support development of safety cases for long-term nuclear waste repositories

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Student researchers tackle engineering, wildfire and biology questions

Twelve students receive HDRFS support for projects spanning AI, wildfire science and genetics

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