Vision

Our graduates will solve challenging problems facing society, adapt to changing technologies, promote diversity and inclusivity, and be responsible and enlightened citizens of today's interconnected world.

Mission

The Department of Computer Science and Networking prepares graduates for productive and impactful careers in computing through experiential learning and co-operative educational experiences.

Department Overview

The Department of Computer Science and Networking is dedicated to providing its students with a foundation for continuous learning and an understanding of contemporary computer science, computer networking, and cybersecurity applications and concepts. The department introduces students to this field by using introductory programming, networking, and security coursework. Students develop the necessary skills to acquire and apply new knowledge in courses such as data structures, algorithms, databases, programming languages, operating systems, routing, security, and system administration. The department strives to prepare its graduates for productive and challenging careers in private practice, industry, and government, and to provide a solid foundation for lifelong professional development, including graduate programs.

Students in the department learn through hands-on activities, practical labs, and long-term projects.  The department’s dedicated networking laboratory provides students with an innovative learning environment.  Students have the opportunity to work with state of-the-art servers, switches, and routers both for network design and administration. The department also involves students in their professions through its support of related student organizations and co-operative educational experiences.

Professor

• Leonidis Deligiannidis, Ph.D.
• Hongsheng Wu, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

• Yetunde Folajimi, Ph.D.
• Raymond Hansen, M.S.
• Charles Wiseman, Ph.D.
• Chen-Hsiang Yu, Ph.D.
• Mira Yun, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

• Magdy M. Ellabidy, M.S.
• Mehmet Ergezer, Ph.D.
• Frank Kreimendahl, M.S.
• Salem Othman, Ph.D.
• Cuong Pham, Ph.D.
• Micah Schuster, Ph.D.
• Ming Zhang, Ph.D.