Colgate University
Computer Science

Our Study

Computer science is the study of algorithmic processes and the machines that carry out these processes. It is a mix of theory, application, design, and experiment. Methods and ideas drawn from computer science are increasingly important in other scientific disciplines, as well as the humanities and social sciences. Most of all, we think computer science is fun. Our energetic faculty have active research programs and typically involve student researchers during the summer and the academic year. Check out our department highlights to learn more about computer science and our department.

We have a growing pool of highly successful graduates. Our students continue on to successful careers in a wide variety of fields including the computing and financial industries. A number of our students continue on to graduate work as well. Computing research and technology can change the world for the better, and there are many great reasons for choosing computer science. Contrary to fears generated by outsourcing, computer science-related jobs are still some of the best, fastest-growing, and highly-paid positions available to freshly-minted graduates.

Contact Information

Computer Science Department
Colgate University
McGregory Hall, 3rd Floor
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton, NY 13346
(tel) 315.228.7719
Charlotte Jablonski, Administrative Assistant
cjablonski@colgate.edu

Highlights & Photos

Ruchit Shrestha '20 receives Honorable Mention for Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award

Ruchit Shrestha '20 was selected for Honorable Mention for the Computing Research Association's (CRA) Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Award for 2020. Ruchit began conducting computer science research in summer 2017, and has continued to work with Prof. Gember-Jacobson over the ...

Computer graphics students create Colgate-themed games

Students in Prof. Fourquet's Computer Graphics (COSC 435) course created Colgate-themed games for their final course project. The themes ranged from rugby to cruisers, with each game having a unique visual aesthetic and play style. Students and faculty enjoyed ...

Recent Events

• 10

  Mar

  2020

  Department Tea: Diversity in CS: Networking Opportunities

  Location: CS Student Research Lounge (McGregory 319)

  From 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

  A panel of students will share their experiences participating in the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing, the Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing, and Code2040. The panel will be moderated by Prof. Smith. This is the second ...

• 3

  Mar

  2020

  Department Tea: Diversity in CS: Our Identities

  Location: CS Student Research Lounge (McGregory 319)

  From 11:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.

  Aaron and Vijay will co-facilitate an inter-group dialogue on personal identities and how our identities shape our own and others' experiences and perceptions of computer science. This is the first department tea in a multi-week series on diversity in CS ...