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We are guided by our vision: Together transforming lives for a better digital future, from our community to the world.

Academics
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Undergraduate Degrees
Our undergraduate curriculum is designed to support the education of students who view computing and information as a means of empowerment.
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Master's Degrees
Our graduate degree programs provide students with the tools to analyze and solve the problems created by technology and to push past technology’s boundaries.
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Doctoral Degrees
Many of the world’s most perplexing issues are advanced by research conducted by our PhD students and their faculty mentors.

Empowerment Through Learning

Explore the computing, library, and information fields through our various academic departments, programs, and initiatives.

SCI Departments and Programs

Innovative Research

As the field of technology is constantly evolving, our research is supported by organizations like the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Google, National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and more.

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Transform at SCI

Prepare for your future by networking with like-minded changemakers: participate in workshops, apply for internships, and develop skills to land the job you've envisioned for yourself.

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Connect With Us

Alumni and friends of SCI can connect with us at events, support school initiatives, and more. 

Alumni and Giving Opportunities
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News

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Transform at SCI: Faculty Search Open for the 2025-26 Academic Year

Become a part of SCI. Explore our open appointment and tenure stream positions and apply.

New Certificate for SCI students mixes Computer Science and Language

The certificate, which was created by the collaboration of the SCI Department of Computer Science (CS) and the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Department of Linguistics, gives students the opportunity to learn more about computational linguistics, language technologies, and natural language processing.

Innovating Defense: SCI Faculty, Students Bring Cybersecurity to Life at DOE CyberForce 2025

How can cybersecurity education come alive beyond the classroom? For Dr. Ahmed Ibrahim, a faculty member with SCI’s Department of Informatics and Networked Systems, participation in the 2025 DOE CyberForce Competition represents a unique opportunity to bridge theory and practice through immersive, scenario-based learning.

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