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What research is WPI known for? What is project-based learning? Does WPI have sports? Breadcrumb Home Academics Schools, Departments & Programs Computer Science Computer Science While technology and algorithms are an important part of computer science, the computing field is centered around helping people and society. In the WPI Computer Science Department, we explore both the theory and practice behind core systems, algorithms, foundations, and design in computing. We apply these capabilities to advance humanity through intelligent tutoring, bioinformatics, human-computer interaction, security and privacy, graphics and animation, and more. Our educational mission helps students learn the core of computing to apply it to help others. Our research mission is to advance humanity’s knowledge and create a positive impact in the world. WPI’s Computer Science department is an incubator of interdisciplinary programs, such as in Artificial Intelligence, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Cyber Security, Data Science, Interactive Media and Game Development, Neuroscience, and Learning Sciences and Technology. Our faculty collaborate broadly to integrate computing across disciplinary boundaries. Our department fully embraces project-based learning both in our classes and as separate endeavors. We help students learn how to identify problems, evaluate potential solutions, and build the structure needed to make those solutions a reality. Our graduates do more than build software tools; they build lasting, positive value. Computer Science Education, the WPI Way Prof. Shue, head of CS, describes classes and projects at WPI Site Menu Sidebar Menu Schools, Departments & Programs Computer Science Faculty & Staff Hiring Research Resources Courses SIGBITS AI4ALL at WPI Comparing Master’s Degrees Labs Peer Mentor Program Major Qualifying Project CONTACT Location: Fuller Laboratories Phone: 508-831-5357 Fax: 508-831-5776 cs@wpi.edu Putting Theory into Practice Click below to view highlights from our undergraduate Major Qualifying Project Showcase, or listen to our graduate students and faculty as they discuss their cutting-edge research in the fields of Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Learning Sciences & Technology and Cybersecurity. Previous Next Undergraduate Research Projects Showcase A celebration of research, design, and creative theses—a requirement of every graduating senior through the Major Qualifying Project (MQP)—takes place each spring on campus. Student teams representing all academic departments present their work to their faculty advisors, external sponsors, and the community-at-large, and the public is invited. More about Undergraduate Research Projects Showcase WPI Undergraduate Information: CS Undergraduate Program CS Courses Undergraduate Catalog CS Graduate Student Research Clustering for Confidentiality Adam Beauchaine presents his cyber security research: Clustering for Confidentiality, An Exploration of Unsupervised Learning for the Security of Data Assets. Reinforcement Learning for Education WPI student Morgan Lee presents their CS research: Expert Features for a Student Support Recommendation Contextual Bandit Algorithm. Predicting Material Properties using MXenes WPI student Eric Warnemunde Vertina presents his AI research: Predicting Material Properties via Artificial Intelligence. Fair Learning-to-Rank WPI student Oleseun Olulana presents her AI research: Hidden or Inferred, Fair Learning-to-Rank with Unknown Demographics. Previous Next Computer Science Graduate Degree Programs: Computer Science (MS) Computer Science (MCS) Cyber Security (MS) Computer Science (PhD) CS Courses Graduate Catalog WPI offers two master’s degrees in computer science to help students find the right academic path to reach their career goals. Find out which degree is right for you. CS Faculty Research Faster, Fairer, and More Accurate AI Models with Graph Data WPI Prof. Fabricio Murai discusses their current research related to FRV AI. Extracting Knowledge with Natural Language Processing Prof. Kyumin Lee describes his research on information retrieval and AI. Better Data for Better AI Results Prof. Roee Shraga describes his work to improve the data used by AI systems and algorithms. Xiangnan Kong AI Research Understanding Brain Networks using Deep Learning WPI Prof. Xiangnan Kong discusses their current research related to AI. Previous Next The Most Recent Edition of SIGBITS Highlights & Accomplishments of our Award Winning Faculty A summary of department happenings in Computer Science Degree is also offered online. Area of Study Bachelor Minor Certificate Master PhD Artificial Intelligence master This degree is also offered Online . Computer Science bachelor minor certificate master phd Computer Science (MCS) master Cybersecurity master Program Offerings Computer Science Department Artificial Intelligence Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Cybersecurity Data Science Interactive Media & Game Development Learning Sciences & Technologies Neuroscience Our students do really well in the workforce. They are solving problems, they are able to work quicker, better and more efficiently than their peers. Amanda Laungani from the Heebner Career Development Center Careers in Computer Science The widespread and increasing use of computers and information technology has generated a need for highly trained, innovative workers with extensive practical and theoretical expertise. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics continually predicts a faster-than-average growth rate in computer science jobs , thanks to the continued creation and adoption of new technologies. Link To The Most Recent Post-Grad Report 377,500 Annual job openings through 2032 Bureau of Labor Statistics Best Computer Science MS Top 12 on campus and top 9 online Fortune (2024) $136,620 Median salary for computer and information research scientists Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022) Meet Our Students Wilson Gramer ’26 BS in Computer Science Wilson combines his love of teaching and technology with projects that expand what it means to work in STEM. [...] read more Shiivek Agarwal ’25 BS in Robotics Engineering & Computer Science Shiivek is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive community at WPI. [...] read more Megan DeSanty ’24 BS Robotics Engineering, minor in Computer Science Community service projects and staying active are important parts of Megan’s life, both on and off campus. [...] read more Nixon Showalter ’26 BS in Computer Science and Data Science Nixon thrives in WPI’s community-focused environment through group project work and from inspiring professors. He not only gets involved with student activities but also gives back to the community. [...] read more Evans Owusu ’24 BS, Computer Science and Interactive Media & Game Development Evans’ love of computer science has led them to discover many opportunities to contribute to campus life. [...] read more Previous Next Alumni Success Stories Digging Deep To...