Computer Science

From chessboards to computer science 

Naveen Prabakar (‘26 computer science) is wrapping up more than just a degree. He’s closing out a college experience defined by growth, persistence, and hands-on learning.

May 14, 2026

Still serving

Al Arnold, a computer science and ROTC alum, serves other veterans in retirement.

May 25, 2023

Data in the dugout

Pradyumna Dahal ('25 computer science, mathematics) and a team of fellow entrepreneurs are bringing affordable sports analytics to high school and youth athletics.

September 1, 2022

Iowa State launches first AI graduate program in the state

Iowa State is launching a cutting-edge master's degree program in artificial intelligence, or AI, beginning fall semester 2021.

June 3, 2021

At home with technology

LAS alum Kofi Whitney takes a virtual look at consumer products, census representation and how your home can help you.

August 8, 2020

Myra Cohen and James Lathrop awarded NSF grant

$500,000 NSF grant will fund their computer science research until 2022.

October 30, 2019

Drone research addresses security and sustainability

Borzoo Bonakdarpour is working on ways to improve efficiency and maintain security when operating a fleet of drones.

May 2, 2019

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers courses to help students prepare for careers

Career planning help is available through several courses in LAS departments as well as a new college-wide course.

August 27, 2018