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

In Loving Memory of Dr. William Sakas

A Message From the Department

William Sakas, chair of Hunter College’s Computer Science Department, passed away on March 21, 2024, at 63. Renowned for his research on computational models of language acquisition, he was a dedicated professor and mentor. He developed key courses and championed accessibility in education.

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

May 1, 2025
Professor Sarah Ita Levitan Awarded the Gross-Wasser Award

Professor Sarah Ita Levitan was awarded the Gross-Wasser Award, a CUNY award recognizing assistant professors for outstanding research.
April 8, 2025
Six Hunter Computer Science Students Explore Brain at Workshop

Daniel Sooknanan, Nicholas Cheung, Jason Shan, Asafe Brandao, Georgina Woo, and Safika Alam studied functional magnetic-resonance imaging.
April 8, 2025
Four Hunter Students To Study at MIT This Summer

Four Hunter juniors won positions in MIT’s prestigious 2025 Summer Research Program, which accepted only 39 undergraduates this year.
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Career Center Events

Jun 4, 2025
Words That Work: Résumés & Cover Letters

Struggling to start your resume or cover letter? Come join us this summer for a workshop that will address both! We will go over the basics of ...
Jun 11, 2025
Building Your Personal Brand - Success Strategies for Your Career

Workshop Overview: In this interactive session, students will learn essential skills to prepare for the job market by identifying and cultivating ...
Jun 18, 2025
Ace That Interview

Are you preparing for upcoming interviews? Do you struggle when responding to interview questions? Interviewing can be daunting, but it doesn’t ...
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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.