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Why Computer Science
UNC Computer Science faculty and students describe the department in their own words.
We Are UNC Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, a top-5 public research university, drives positive impact through groundbreaking research by award-winning faculty. By emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world applications, our robust research connections across campus provide unmatched opportunities for study, research, and professional growth. We work to advocate for equitable opportunities to increase accessibility, visibility, and belonging within the department and the field.
We invite you to join UNC Computer Science in shaping the future of technology.
Recent News
Bansal recognized with Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers
January 15, 2025Distinguished Professor Mohit Bansal was awarded the PECASE, which is the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are in the early stages of their independent research careers and who show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.
UNC computer science, data science researchers present work at NeurIPS 2024
January 10, 2025Researchers from the Department of Computer Science and School of Data Science and Society had a total of 16 papers accepted by the Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems, one of which was selected for spotlight.
Empowering and inspiring the next generation: Girls Who Code at UNC
December 16, 2024At UNC CS, a powerful transformation is taking place. Each week, dozens of middle school and high school students gather in Sitterson, where student volunteers are helping to spark an interest in computer science. This is Girls Who Code (GWC) at UNC, where 75 UNC student volunteers are demonstrating that the next generation of tech creators and leaders could look very different from the last.
Alterovitz named IEEE Fellow
December 12, 2024Lawrence Grossberg Distinguished Professor Ron Alterovitz was named to the IEEE Fellow Class of 2025. Alterovitz was recognized for contributions to medical steerable needles and motion planning for medical robots.