Computer Science | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | The University of Iowa

Department Welcomes Two New Faculty Members

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Prof. Nithyanand earns NSF CAREER Award

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“The Analytical Engine weaves algebraic patterns, just as the Jacquard loom weaves flowers and leaves.” ― Ada Lovelace

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Undergraduate Programs

Develop competence in programming principles and methodologies, problem-solving techniques, mathematics, computer systems, and computational methods.

Undergraduate Programs

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Graduate Programs

Preparing students for challenging technology industry careers or world-class faculty positions.

Graduate Programs

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Graduate students and many undergraduates work side-by-side with faculty members, conducting breakthrough research and creative production that advances humanity’s understanding of ourselves and the complex, ever-changing world in which we live.

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News and Announcements

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Faculty Positions, Fall 2025

Friday, October 18, 2024

The University of Iowa Computer Science Department invites applications for applications for multiple tenure- and instructional-track positions effective August 2025.

Third Place Success at Swan Hacks 2024: Students Build SpreadSim to Simulate Disease Spread

Friday, January 31, 2025

In November 2024, undergraduate students (3rd year CS and music major) Eric Newton, (3rd year CS) Fin Deevy, (2nd year CS major) Kyle Chi, and (3rd year CS and linguistics major) Nick Theuerkauf participated in Swan Hacks, securing 3rd place with their creation of SpreadSim.

UIowaCS move to IATL in "Facilities upgrades to CLAS research spaces will spur discovery, creative activity"

Monday, January 27, 2025

The growing Department of Computer Science will find a new home in the Iowa Advanced Technology Laboratories (IATL) as part of a $25 million project to renovate the west wing and to build an addition that was originally intended but never completed. The design phase is progressing, and construction will begin this summer with completion in summer 2027.

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Upcoming Events

CS Colloquium - A Formal Theory of Norms: Towards Artificial Moral Agents

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 3:30pm to 4:30pm

MacLean Hall

Taylor Olson (Northwestern University) on "A Formal Theory of Norms - Towards Artificial Moral Agents."

WiCS - Spring Semester Intro | First Meeting

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 6:00pm to 7:00pm

MacLean Hall

Are you passionate about tech and want to be part of a vibrant network that's dedicated to encouraging women and other gender minorities to thrive in technology-related fields? UIOWA Women in Computing Sciences provides a space to meet like-minded individuals, gain professional skills, and make lasting memories. Why join WiCS? At WiCS, we are big believers in empowerment. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive and safe environment for discussion, finding support, and personal and...

ACM@UIOWA: Guest Speaker Event – 21x Hackathon Winner and nosu.io co-founder, Audrey Chen

Thursday, February 6, 2025 6:30pm to 7:30pm

Pappajohn Business Building

Interested in learning more about computer science, technology, and software in a fun and friendly environment? ACM@UIOWA is the local student chapter of the International Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), one of the oldest and largest professional organizations in tech. We promote computing and technology in a fun and casual environment and serve as the premier Computer Science student organization at Iowa (of course, students of all majors are welcome to join!). The Association for...