Computer science is not just about building computers, writing computer games or creating other programs. Computer science is the science of problem solving. The computer is just one tool that computer scientists use.
Why should you choose computer science? Are you a creative person, interested in the world around you? Do you want to find a great job after college? Read on...
Are you majoring in Computer Science, or thinking about it? Join the Computer Science Student Association.
Our faculty are working on research projects ranging from robots that heal themselves to wirelessly monitoring the amount of water in a snow pack.
CS32 - Puzzles, Games & Algorithms What's the difference between a maze and a labyrinth? How many ways can a Rubik's cube be arranged? What's the real value of a Powerball ticket? Why are puzzles and games fun? You'll discover all this, learn how computers solve puzzles and play games, and more in this introductory computer science course, including a field trip to the Great Vermont Corn Maze.
CS195 - Hands-on Robotics In this dynamic class, you'll build a robot using the Lego Mindstorms system. Many technical aspects of robotics, both hardware and software, are explored. But the interpersonal skills required to help complete your team's robot often prove to be equally challenging.
See the videos, below, of the Fall 2008 student's final projects in CS195:
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Baldur, the BiPed Robot ![]() |
The Barista![]() |
Guitar Hero: 2.0 (featured on mindsensors.com!) ![]() |
Robo Pup
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Wii Control |
Computer Science Research DayOur annual Computer Science Research Day includes faculty and graduate student presentations that showcase our research activities and promote research collaborations. A keynote address is given by a world-renowned expert on an emerging topic in computing, and our alumni and Board of Advisors are also invited to participate. Check out our previous Research Days.
Read the CEMS e-Newsletter, Spire (Winter 2009), to find out more about the Department of Computer Science and the College as a whole. Or see previous issues.
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