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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

Six men in suits and wearing conference lanyards around their necks post in front of a board with zeros and ones printed on it.

Nevada Cyber Club competes for national recognition

Club members participated in multiple cybersecurity competitions this spring

A group of five people pose in a robotics lab with a yellow robot dog, a whiteboard filled with sketches, and a wheeled robot in the background.

University researchers aid in space exploration

Computer Science & Engineering faculty develop technologies for a new generation of autonomous space worker robots

Blue and red chess pieces are placed on a glowing circuit board, symbolizing strategic competition in cybersecurity or digital warfare.

Nevada Cyber Club places third in national competition

NSA Codebreaker Challenge focuses on cybersecurity skills

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Events calendar

Jul 11
Dissertation Defense - Hudson Lynam 02:00 PM Academic Lectures and Seminars

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