May 30Aug 5
Rodica Neamtu, PhD '17, this year's graduate commencement student speaker, shares why she chose WPI's computer science program and how she plans to pursue her love of teaching, research, and big data.
Common Searches:
WPI’s Computer Science department is as diverse and varied as the field of computer science itself, offering courses and specializations in areas such as human-robotic interaction, intelligent tutoring and educational data mining, bioinformatics, computer security and privacy, and graphics and animation, among many others. WPI stays at the forefront of this ever-growing industry so that as society's use of computers expands, our students are confident in their knowledge of developing technologies in the real world through their work on large-scale team projects that make a real difference to the community.
Our hands-on education ensures that graduates of the Computer Science program leave WPI as problem-solvers and accomplished researchers who are ready to hit the ground running and make immediate contributions to this exciting and dynamic field.
- Computer Science (BS)
- Computer Science Minor
- Computer Science (MS)
- Computer Security (MS)
- Computer Science (PhD)
- Computer Science Certificates
News
Calendar
Meet Our Students
Alexander S.
Senior, BS in Actuarial Mathematics & Computer Science
Alex’s fun and packed schedule is a great example of embracing a healthy work-life balance at WPI.
Christina A.
Senior, BS in Computer Science
A senior Computer Science student who received extra help at WPI when she needed it most pays it forward as a supportive TA for first-years.
Julie V.
Junior, BS in Computer Science
Julie has loved computers since elementary school, and WPI is the perfect place to pursue her passions—including computer science, music, and video games.
Nicholas B.
Senior, BS in Computer Science
A computer science undergraduate with three internships under his belt has his sights set on entrepreneurship for the future.
Careers in Computer Science
The widespread and increasing use of computers and information technology has generated a need for highly trained, innovative workers with extensive practical and theoretical expertise. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics continually predicts a faster-than-average growth rate in computer science jobs, thanks to the continued creation and adoption of new technologies.
In the News
VOX published an op-ed by Suzanne Mello Stark, an associate teaching professor in computer science, which raises questions about our voting system’s vulnerability to hackers.
“The app collects data on individual species of bee and flowers and allows us to figure out what the individual needs of the species are ... so people can make changes to their yard, learn what flowers to plant, and tell us how do we conserve lands to increase bee diversity,” Robert Gegear, professor of biology and biotechnology, told the T&G.
Announcements
July 08, 2017
July 08, 2017
June 01, 2017
Data Science Affiliate Professor Diane Strong Receives WPI's 2017 Chairman's Exemplary Faculty Prize
May 13, 2017
May 09, 2017
April 28, 2017