The Computer Science program at Vassar integrates the study of important theoretical foundations with the study of powerful scientific methodologies that are central to the field, providing excellent preparation for graduate study in computer science as well as work in the profession. The program provides a solid background for further work in Computer Science. Intensive study of Computer Science in the context of a broad liberal arts education opens up perspectives and opportunities for cross-disciplinary work that are especially relevant in today’s world.
In addition to offering a full program of core computer science courses, Vassar’s Computer Science Department offers a range of courses in areas relevant to the broader liberal arts curriculum, including artificial intelligence, robotics, computational linguistics, graphics and animation, and bioinformatics. The Computer Science Department is an active participant in Vassar’s HHMI–funded Center for Collaborative Approaches to Science: CCAS
The department houses two computer laboratories containing machines running the Linux operating system. Several on-going research projects within the department offer students the opportunity to work with faculty on real problems both during the academic year and over the summer.
TO OUR CURRENT STUDENTS:
Kristen Schau’12 who has been awarded a paid internship with Freddie Mac in McLean, VA from May 24 to August 6, 2010 as a “Business Technology Intern.” Kristen notes that the opportunity arose because she had her resume along for the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computer Science in which she participated in October 2009.
Veronica Swain’11 who has been chosen to participate in the Washington University Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Summer 2010 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program in St. Louis, MO.
Sonia Roberts’10 who presented both a talk and poster at the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology conference in January on her biorobotics research with Professor Long.
TO OUR ALUMS:
Nikki Rosard’08 who is now a Quality Assurance Engineer at Lime Wire, LLC in Manhattan, NY.
David Dunne’07 whose company, Riot Games, just received two more Game of the Year Awards from IGN, for Best Multiplayer Game of 2009 and Best Strategy Game of 2009.
