Shape the Future with Computer Science

Welcome to the Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences — a dynamic hub for computing education, research and industry collaboration. 

Named for alumnus and Android co-founder Rich Miner, the school prepares students to lead and shape the future of technology through:

Hear from Our Students

John Kilgo smiling in front of MITRE signage
John Kilgo '19
Computer Science

John Kilgo VI began working at MITRE Corporation more than three years ago as an intern, when he was a UMass Lowell undergraduate. Now, he’s employed there full time as a software systems engineer, while enrolled part time in the master’s program in computer science.

The flexibility of the program allows the courses to sync up with what I’m doing at work.
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Haris Mukanga at the Massachusetts State House, receiving a standing ovation during Gov. Maura Healey’s State of the Commonwealth address.
Haris Mukanga '28
Computer Science

Haris Mukanga’s passion for computer science drew the praise of Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey.

Hopefully I can inspire other people to take advantage of these resources and dream big as well.
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Shruti Jain sits at a desk with her supervisor at University Relations, Sarah Eisenklam
Shruti Jain '19
Computer Science

Shruti Jain came to UMass Lowell for its hands-on teaching approach. She’s gotten lots of opportunities to apply what she’s learning – as well as a coveted internship with Red Hat.

Once recruiters knew that I was a student at UMass Lowell, you could just see it in their faces – they were really interested in talking to me. People know what UMass Lowell is, and it’s all really positive.
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Jaelyn in front of class speaking
Jaelyn Dones '22
Computer Science

Jaelyn Dones is slated to earn her bachelor’s degree after 2 1/2 years, and she’s already working a dream job related to her computer science major.

When I was applying to colleges, even though I applied elsewhere, UMass Lowell was always where I wanted to attend.
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Vanessa Chen, center, and friends
Vanessa Chen '22
Computer Science

Vanessa Chen likes computer science because it’s both logical and creative.

Computer science is creative problem-solving, and the way that you program is your own style.
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