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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Purdue CS E News | November 2024
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New ranking demonstrates Purdue prominence in AI research supercomputing
Purdue University’s newest supercomputing community cluster Gautschi has debuted at No. 7 among U.S. universities and in the top third of the world’s most powerful supercomputers listed in the new Top500 list. The ranking was released in Atlanta this week at SC24, an international conference for high-performance computing, networking, storage and analysis.
Purdue’s new Gautschi community cluster ranks 157 on list of world’s most powerful supercomputers
Purdue University’s newest community cluster Gautschi has debuted at number 157 on the Top500 list of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, which was announced this week at SC24, the International Conference for High-Performance Computing, Networking, Storage and Analysis, taking place in Atlanta. Gautschi also ranks number 43 on the Green500 list of the most energy-efficient supercomputers in the world.
A Look Into Innovative and Collaborative Boilermaker Research With Karen Plaut
Purdue University fosters innovative research environments across diverse fields, including engineering, health, sustainability, and AI. Karen Plaut highlights the impact of these efforts not only within the academic sphere but also on global challenges, reflecting Purdue's commitment to solving real-world problems. Plaut emphasizes Purdue's strengths in translating research into practical solutions, underscoring its reputation as a leader in both academic rigor and community engagement.