The Department of Computer Science
Founded in 1962, the Department of Computer Science was created to be an innovative base of knowledge in the emerging field of computing as the first degree-awarding program in the United States. The department continues to advance the computer science industry through research. Graduates of the program are able to solve complex and challenging problems in many fields. The increasing centrality of computer science in academic disciplines and society, and new research activities - centered around data science, artificial intelligence, programming languages, theoretical computer science, machine learning, and cybersecurity - are the future focus of the department.
Purdue Computes
As student interest in computing-related majors and the societal impact of artificial intelligence and chips continue to rise rapidly, Purdue has launched a new major initiative, Purdue Computes, consisting of four dimensions that will connect faculty and students from across the institution and enable the university to advance to the forefront with unparalleled excellence at scale.STORIES CELEBRATING 60PURDUE COMPUTESOUR HISTORYCELEBRATIONS OF THE 60TH
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How Purdue is Using AI for Good — Computer Science Professor Alex Psomas Explains
In this episode of the “This Is Purdue” podcast, we’re talking to Alex Psomas, assistant professor of computer science in Purdue University’s College of Science. Alex is an expert in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He utilizes these tools to help solve societal issues like food insecurity by outsourcing decision-making to AI — starting right here in Indiana.
One Health: Improving access to hearing assessments leads to more data and better treatments
A team at Purdue University is developing computational methods for precise diagnoses that pinpoint the source of hearing loss in each individual, and accessible hearing tests to collect the required data from a more representative population, opening the door to innovative therapies for hearing loss.
“It seemed like a great fit for me to dive into cutting-edge research,” says D’Souza. As a Purdue University master’s degree student in electrical and computer engineering in West Lafayette, Karen D’Souza was impressed by the depth and breadth of the research offered through the university’s Department of Computer Science. So much so that D’Souza was convinced to return to Purdue to complete her PhD in artificial intelligence and machine learning in the educational space.
Xu receives Bement Award for groundbreaking cybersecurity research
Dongyan Xu, the Samuel D. Conte Professor of Computer Science in the College of Science and director of the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS), has been chosen to receive the 2024 Arden L. Bement Jr. Award. The award is Purdue University’s most prestigious recognition for contributions in pure and applied science and engineering.