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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A record-breaking six Purdue CS professors earned National Science Foundation Early CAREER Awards in 2024, creating more momentum for the department's world-changing research and education.
Purdue students use mathematics to forecast U.S. elections in real time
Students studying mathematics and computer science at Purdue University are using mathematical modeling to forecast the 2024 United States elections.
The Gautschi supercomputer unveiled in dedication ceremony
Last week, the Rosen Center for Advanced Computing (RCAC) held a dedication ceremony for its newest community cluster, Gautschi. The Gautschi supercomputer is eponymously named in honor of Walter Gautschi, professor emeritus of computer science and professor emeritus of mathematics at Purdue University. The ribbon cutting took place at Purdue’s Data Center and was attended by Gautschi, his family and campus leaders.
Addressing cybersecurity issues, Celik earned Amazon Research Award
Berkay Celik, assistant professor of computer science at Purdue University earned an Amazon Research Award for his proposed work titled Time-Preserving Audit Log Reduction: A Scalable Approach for Precise Attack Investigation and Anomaly Detection.