Computer Science

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The Department of Computer Science engages students in rigorous exploration of ideas and theory that are shaping the future of the information age.

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“The spread of computers and the Internet will put jobs in two categories. People who tell computers what to do, and people who are told by computers what to do.”

Marc Andreessen, Entrepreneur, inventor of Netscape

Ping Ji and Savannah Thais

A Message From the Department

The Hunter CSCI Department is excited to introduce two new faculty members joining us in the Fall 25 semester: Drs. Ping Ji and Savannah Thais.

Dr. Ji is a Full Time Professor and the new CSCI department chair. She was the Executive Officer of the Computer Science program at the CUNY Graduate Center.

Dr. Thais joins us as an Assistant Professor. She was an Associate Research Scientist in the Data Science Institute at Columbia University with a focus on machine learning.

Academics

Our curriculum focuses on hands-on programming skills as well as the theoretical foundations that support current technology and will guide its future development. Students are trained to construct creative solutions to challenging problems in a variety of contexts.

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News

November 20, 2025
Hunter Hosts CUNY-Wide Summit on AI in Education

Hunter College’s School of Education convened a landmark conference on November 7 that drew faculty, staff, and administrators from across CUNY.
November 11, 2025
Hunter College Named a Flagship of ‘CUNY Beyond’ Career Initiative

Hunter College has been chosen for the first wave of colleges in the new CUNY Beyond career initiative.
October 28, 2025
Hunter Students, Faculty Rock 10-Day CUNY Tech Pop-Up

Hunter students and faculty members are among those rocking Lower Manhattan’s Oculus from October 27 through November 6.
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Meet Our Team

Our diverse faculty of linguists, theoreticians, and software engineers offer a wealth of knowledge and are dedicated to working closely with students in an open and collegial atmosphere.