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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Sooyeon Jeong speaks at IBJ Technology Power Breakfast
Sooyeon Jeong, assistant professor of computer science, participated in the Indiana Business Journal’s Technology Power Breakfast, a meeting of leading voices in technology. Jeong is an expert on the interaction between humans and robots with a focus on integrating robots and AI agents to improve peoples’ lives.
Purdue students pitch bold solutions to global problems, receive cash prizes
Purdue CS students won in the Best Pitch Category at Purdue's Moonshot Pitch Challenge, which awarded $5,500 to five student teams for innovative solutions to real world problems.
AI-powered tool for cybersecurity earns ACM CCS Distinguished Paper Award
Purdue CS researchers developed ReSym, an AI-powered tool that reverse-engineers stripped binary code using LLMs to restore lost information, aiding malware detection and software maintenance. The research earned the ACM CCS Distinguished Paper Award for its significant impact on cybersecurity.
Computing's impact on humanity: an dialogue with Eugene Spafford and Vint Cerf
Purdue CS professor and cybersecurity pioneer Gene Spafford sits down with legendary internet architect and Turing Award winner Vint Cerf to explore computing’s evolving impact on humanity. Together, they reflect on the evolution of digital threats, discuss important lessons learned from history, and highlight critical challenges that lie ahead for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.