Educating Future Leaders
Our programs are recognized for research in both theoretical and experimental computer science, including real-time algorithms, information retrieval, document analysis, graphics, computational geometry, networking, information customization, cybermedia, and Internet security.
About
The Department of Computer Science is one of the fastest growing departments at UNLV. Comprising just under half of the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering total enrollment, the department’s focus is on providing a well-rounded education with a solid basis in the fundamentals of computer science theory and practice. Our students and alumni are well-represented in the field, with many taking on employment in Las Vegas and around the globe. Current projects/employment to which students and alumni contribute include:
- Department of Defense software contracts
- Alternative energy projects
- Public utility software
- Data science applications
- Unmanned aerial systems
- E-commerce and web development
- Aviation industry
- Geotechnical engineering
- Programming research and algorithm development
Helpful Links
M.S. in data analytics
The M.S. in Data Analytics equips students with technical skills that are used by professional data scientists for data analysis, visualization, predictions, and discoveries. This master degree combines the strengths of six colleges to train students in discipline-specific topics such as hospitality, health, engineering, business, and social sciences.
Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the program, individuals from all different undergraduate disciplines are encouraged to apply, not just those who have a computer science degree or already know programming.
Cybersecurity Center
Our Information Assurance (IA) program is nationally recognized as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The IA program emphasizes research and education in the broad issues of developing trustworthy information systems and helps answer the cybersecurity workforce shortage.
What's Happening
The Honors College Alumnus of the Year says UNLV gave him the confidence to tackle complex problems, a skill he now puts to work as a software engineer at Google.
UNLV College of Engineering professors Chuck Tessler and John Businge each received highly coveted CAREER awards from the National Science Foundation to bolster their research programs.
With both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience, UNLV students win national cybersecurity competition.
How a stubborn bird dropping on a campus building helped spark the winning students’ idea for a high-rise window-cleaning drone.
IN THE NEWS
EXPERTS
- Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Department of Computer Science
- Assistant Professor of Computer Science
- Professor of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science is one of the departments in the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering.
