Department of Computer Science

Nok Wongpiromsarn earns NSF CAREER award

Nok Wongpiromsarn, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, has earned a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The CAREER award is the NSF’s most prestigious honor in support of early-career faculty members who serve as exemplary teacher-scholars through outstanding research, teaching excellence and the…

January 18, 2022

Iowa State researcher develops AI technology to optimize solar installations

Forrest Sheng Bao, assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, helps residential solar company automate installations and reduce costs.

December 14, 2021

Undergraduate computer science program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ranked among the best by U.S. News and World Report

Innovative computer science program earns 60th spot in highly watched national rankings.

September 14, 2021

National Science Foundation continues support of Department of Computer Science Boa infrastructure

The National Science Foundation (NSF) continues to support the Boa infrastructure in the Department of Computer Science with an additional round of funding. The NSF has provided $1.5 million toward these efforts during the past nine years. The Boa infrastructure impacts Iowa State and also the broader research community.

July 7, 2021

Hridesh Rajan mentee, Ali Ghanbari selected as a 2021 Computing Innovation Fellow

Ali Ghanbari has been named as a 2021 Computing Innovation Fellow (CIFellows) under the supervision of Hridesh Rajan, professor and chair of the Department of Computer Science. Ghanbari will earn his Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Dallas in December 2021. This prestigious award is administered by The Computing Research…

July 7, 2021

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

Professor harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to improve the quality of colonoscopies

Real-time feedback encourages better inspection techniques and signals when to slow the procedure, which could increase polyp detection and save lives.

May 20, 2021

Rajan appointed chair

Kingland Professor of Data Analytics Hridesh Rajan will serve as chair of the Department of Computer Science.

October 30, 2020