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COMPUTER SCIENCE — When Noah Weis arrived at the University of Oregon as a first-year computer science major, he wasn’t sure what the future would hold. Fast forward four years: he took a job at a dream company because of the opportunities made available to him through the College of Arts and Sciences School of Computer and Data Sciences.

COMPUTER SCIENCE, CYBERSECURITY — The Department of Computer Science in the School of Computer and Data Sciences is working to grow the pool of students interested in cybersecurity before they even get to college. It starts with high school teachers and the Cybersecurity Teacher Training Workshop, “Training the Trainers.”

COMPUTER SCIENCE, EARTH SCIENCES — Brittany Erickson, associate professor of computer science and earth sciences, and Reza Rejaie, professor of computer science, were awarded Fulbrights to conduct research and act as cultural ambassadors while abroad in Iceland and Finland, respectively.

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND DATA SCIENCES — It is more important than ever that students put what they’re learning in the classroom into practice outside the classroom. Joining student groups, taking advantage of external partnerships, studying abroad — and more — all help students in The School of Computer and Data Sciences graduate with the real-world experience they need to succeed in the workforce.

DATA SCIENCE, SOCIOLOGY — When Hunter Everton BS '25 (sociology), BS '25 (data science) arrived at the University of Oregon, he had little idea where his undergraduate education, let alone his career, would take him. Four years later, he is preparing to begin a master’s degree at Oregon Health and Science University in epidemiology.

CYBERSECURITY, DATA SCIENCE — Employers have made their needs clear, and the School of Computer and Data Sciences (SCDS) is meeting the demand. Starting fall term 2026, new students will kick off the first-ever cohort in two brand new master’s programs at University of Oregon.

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND DATA SCIENCES — The School of Computer and Data Sciences (SCDS) in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) has entered a new era. Beth Plale has taken the helm as its inaugural executive director, bringing with her a distinguished record of research, education and visionary leadership.

COMPUTER SCIENCE — Over the past few terms, computer science professors Hank Childs and Aye Thuzar have been working on reworking the entry level computer science class, “Fluency with Information Technology,” to incorporate AI-assisted programming. The idea is that allowing AI to take care of smaller details allows students to cover more ground in a single introductory class.

In a capstone course piloted by the School of Computer and Data Sciences, fifteen computer science majors worked on real-world projects under the mentorship of industry professionals from some of the Pacific Northwest’s most prestigious tech workplaces, including Intel, Pipeworks Studios and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.