Department of Computer Science

Computer Science at 草莓社区
Starting with projects that require using your head, not repeating lessons from a textbook, our computer science students gain an education that builds skills and careers.

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All students have something to gain here, whether you are already considering one of our many new majors or if you might be interested in a minor, an additional major, or a course or two.
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There's always something to do at the Department of Computer Science! Develop your skills through collaborating with faculty, staff, and peers in research projects, keep up to date with events and our Seminar Series, and utilize our resources for academic success.
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Faculty Success
CRA Leadership Academy
Dr. Eric Chan-Tin, Founding Director of the Loyola Center for Cybersecurity and Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, was accepted to participate in the 2025 CRA Leadership Academy.

Talk from ORNL
Dr. Toby Nelson gave a talk titled 鈥淕reen Chemistry: From Biosourced and Bioinspired Organic Semiconductors to Mechanochemistry鈥 to our students in March 2025.

Welcome the New Cybersecurity Office Assistant!
We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Brielle Buford, who has joined us as the Center for Cybersecurity Office Assistant!

WiCyS Loyola Steminist
On March 14, WiCyS Loyola hosted an incredible Steminist event, bringing together seven powerhouse women speakers from top organizations like 草莓社区, Motorola Solutions, Northern Trust, and Northwestern University.

February Cybersecurity Competitions
Our students participated in multiple national cybersecurity competitions in February including Department of Energy Command and Illinois Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC).

ChiBrrCon 2025
On February 13, 2025, a group of 草莓社区 students, including Lynette Lim, Nika Primus, and Lucia Garr, braved the cold weather and snow and attended ChiBrrCon 2025 in Chicago.