School of Computer and Data Sciences

DATA SCIENCE — Tasked with helping low-income residents find better employment, the Lane County Workforce Partnership turned to a team of four students at the University of Oregon who were motivated to use their skills and knowledge to impact the community.

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER AND DATA SCIENCES — The School of Computer and Data Sciences has a seat at the table in the Alliance for Data Science and AI. Executive Director Beth Plale will serve a three-year term on the board of the Alliance for Data Science and AI, representing the University of Oregon alongside eight other academic institutions across the country.

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.”

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.