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Writing Your Future, Line by Line

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The Computer Science Department has developed a comprehensive and challenging curriculum to prepare you for the future. Dive deep into computer security, artificial intelligence, programming with Java and C++, and more. Here, your professors will encourage you and assist you in honing your skills to get you ready for the workforce. Through student-faculty research, internships, and various other opportunities, computer science majors graduate ready to hit the ground running.

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Majors and Minors in Computer Science

The Computer Science Department’s programs are rigorous, current, and practical. We have a comprehensive and challenging curriculum, dedicated professors, and hard-working students. We stress quality over quantity by providing an intensive program designed to prepare you for success after graduation. You'll be ready to step into a wide variety of careers, including becoming a software engineer, software developer, web developer, programmer, and more.

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Meet the Faculty

Rahul Gomes
Computer Science Department
Associate Professor
Ramsey Research Professor (2025-28)
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Computer Science Department
Assistant Professor
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Blugold Center for High Performance Computing

Our public-private collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise dramatically increased UW-Eau Claire's supercomputing processing power. Students and faculty can now engage in more high-performance, data-driven research.

We have two supercomputing clusters available for free to our campus community for any research or classroom computing needs.

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Student-Faculty Research

UW-Eau Claire has a strong reputation for collaborative research, and this is also true in the Computer Science Department. From data mining to natural language processing, the opportunities are endless to pursue research in this field.

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Harness the Power of Supercomputing
Our partnership with Hewlett Packard Enterprise gives you direct access to state-of-the-art supercomputers, which can bring your research ideas to life. Make new discoveries, uncover new insights, and develop solutions to the challenges of today.
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High-Performance Supercomputer Gives Blugolds an Edge on Research

A collaboration between Hewlett Packard Enterprise and UW-Eau Claire is giving Blugolds the opportunity to use high-performance computing to engage in their data-driven research. Supercomputers can process massive data sets in a short period, allowing students and faculty to dedicate more time on other aspects of their research.

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Dive into Computer Science

Whether it's programming, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence, the Computer Science program has a comprehensive and challenging curriculum to prepare you for the future. Through faculty-student collaborations, research and on-campus job opportunities related to computer science, students graduate ready for a variety of exciting careers.

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Make Connections Offline
The Leadership and Technology student org is dedicated to connecting you with technology business professionals from the surrounding area. Stay up-to-date with leading technology trends and get your foot in the door at local technology-based companies.
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Learning in Action
Senior Latin American and Latinx studies major Avery Dresel rebooted a geographic information system mapping project begun years ago by Dr. Jeff DeGrave and a former student, a project that seeks to track and reduce sexual violence in Latin American countries through the development of a mobile app for documentation.
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UW-Eau Claire has been listed among the top universities in the U.S. for veterans by the Military Times in its "Best for Vets: 2025 Colleges" rankings.
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The Computer Science Department focuses on excellence in educating graduates with the fundamentals of computer science and skills to solve complex technological problems and lead the computing industry. Students are exposed to multidisciplinary domains through student/faculty research projects that provide creative leading-edge solutions for both industrial and societal needs. Students are also able to communicate their ideas clearly and concisely and are fully committed to the ethical practices in their field of expertise.

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What's Next

What's Next?

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