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

July 8, 2025
Two Hunter Computer Scientists Awarded Google Cybersecurity Grants

Professors Mohammad Hossein Manshaei and Anita Raja won the grants for a project on a multimodal intrusion-detection tool leveraging generative AI.

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May 22, 2025
Three Hunter Students Get Boren Scholarships for Study in Taiwan

Three students in Hunter’s Chinese Flagship Program have won David L. Boren Scholarships.
May 21, 2025
Assistant Professor Raj Korpan Receives BRES Seed Grant Award

Assistant Professor Raj Korpan has been named a 2025–2026 BRES Faculty Fellow and awarded a $5,000 BRES Seed Grant.
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Career Center Events

Jul 23, 2025
Plan Your Path: Fall Internships Made Simple

Ready to kickstart your career and find a great internship fit for you? Are you struggling with finding an internship? Not sure what to do once ...
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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.