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 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.
May 15, 2025
Computer Science Majors win Study Abroad Awards!

Johnson Xie (’27) & Hassil Pujara (’26), majoring in Computer Science & Chinese Language & Literature have been awarded Freeman Asia Award.
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Career Center Events

Jun 25, 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 ...
Jul 2, 2025
Networking for Career Success: LinkedIn & Beyond

Lacking a professional network? Not a problem! Come join us for a workshop that will help you utilize LinkedIn to your advantage. This will ...
Jul 9, 2025
Using MBTI to Build Professional Skills

Discover how your MBTI personality type shapes your professional approach in this dynamic workshop. Gain practical insights and strategies for ...
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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.