Georgia Institute of Technology School of Computer Science
Encyclopedia
The School of Computer Science is an academic unit
located within the College of Computing
at the Georgia Institute of Technology
(Georgia Tech). It conducts both research and teaching activities related to computer science
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These activities focus on the roots of the computing
discipline, including mathematical foundations and system building principles and practices.
, the School of Computer Science represents the first time a college-level computing
program has delineated the field into separate but related bodies of study.
s, master's degree
s, and doctoral degrees
in several fields. These degrees are technically granted by the School's parent organization, the Georgia Tech College of Computing, and often awarded in conjunction with other academic units within Georgia Tech.
The School of Computer Science's administrative offices are located in the College of Computing Building on Georgia Tech's Central Campus. Additionally, many College of Computing faculty and graduate students had offices in this building until recently. In 2006, the Klaus Advanced Computing Building
, donated by Georgia Tech alum Chris Klaus
, was completed to provide additional offices, laboratories, and classrooms for the College of Computing. Many School of Computer Science personnel, including the chair, Ellen Zegura, have since moved to the superior facilities in the Klaus Building.
Academic department
An academic department is a division of a university or school faculty devoted to a particular academic discipline. This article covers United States usage at the university level....
located within the College of Computing
Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing
The College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology has roots stretching back to an Information Science degree established in 1964. In 1988, Georgia Tech president John Patrick Crecine elevated the School of Information and Computer Science to become the College of Computing, making...
at the Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
The Georgia Institute of Technology is a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States...
(Georgia Tech). It conducts both research and teaching activities related to computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These activities focus on the roots of the computing
Computing
Computing is usually defined as the activity of using and improving computer hardware and software. It is the computer-specific part of information technology...
discipline, including mathematical foundations and system building principles and practices.
History
The School of Computer Science was formed in February 2007, when the former Computing Science and Systems Division was renamed and promoted to "School" status. Along with its sibling academic unit, the School of Interactive ComputingGeorgia Institute of Technology School of Interactive Computing
The School of Interactive Computing is an academic unit located within the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology . It conducts both research and teaching activities related to interactive computing at the undergraduate and graduate levels...
, the School of Computer Science represents the first time a college-level computing
Computing
Computing is usually defined as the activity of using and improving computer hardware and software. It is the computer-specific part of information technology...
program has delineated the field into separate but related bodies of study.
Degrees offered
The School of Computer Science offers bachelor's degreeBachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
s, master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
s, and doctoral degrees
Doctorate
A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder to teach in a specific field, A doctorate is an academic degree or professional degree that in most countries refers to a class of degrees which qualify the holder...
in several fields. These degrees are technically granted by the School's parent organization, the Georgia Tech College of Computing, and often awarded in conjunction with other academic units within Georgia Tech.
Doctoral degrees
- Ph.D.Doctor of PhilosophyDoctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in Computer ScienceComputer scienceComputer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems... - Ph.D. in Bioengineering
- Ph.D. in BioinformaticsBioinformaticsBioinformatics is the application of computer science and information technology to the field of biology and medicine. Bioinformatics deals with algorithms, databases and information systems, web technologies, artificial intelligence and soft computing, information and computation theory, software...
- Ph.D. in AlgorithmAlgorithmIn mathematics and computer science, an algorithm is an effective method expressed as a finite list of well-defined instructions for calculating a function. Algorithms are used for calculation, data processing, and automated reasoning...
s, CombinatoricsCombinatoricsCombinatorics is a branch of mathematics concerning the study of finite or countable discrete structures. Aspects of combinatorics include counting the structures of a given kind and size , deciding when certain criteria can be met, and constructing and analyzing objects meeting the criteria ,...
& OptimizationOptimization (mathematics)In mathematics, computational science, or management science, mathematical optimization refers to the selection of a best element from some set of available alternatives....
Master's degrees
- M.S.Master of ScienceA Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
in Computer Science - M.S. in Bioengineering
- M.S. in Information SecurityInformation securityInformation security means protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording or destruction....
Notable faculty
- Tom ConteTom ConteFor the Scottish actor see: Tom ContiDr. Thomas Martin Conte is a professor of Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Computing...
- Richard J. LiptonRichard J. LiptonRichard Jay "Dick" Lipton is an American computer scientist who has worked in computer science theory, cryptography, and DNA computing. Lipton is presently Associate Dean of Research, Professor, and the Frederick G...
- Ralph MerkleRalph MerkleRalph C. Merkle is a researcher in public key cryptography, and more recently a researcher and speaker on molecular nanotechnology and cryonics...
- Dana RandallDana RandallDana Randall is a professor of theoretical computer science at Georgia Tech. Her primary research interest is analyzing algorithms for counting problems using Markov chains. One of her important contributions to this area is a decomposition theorem for analyzing Markov chains. Randall was born in...
- Vijay VaziraniVijay VaziraniVijay Virkumar Vazirani is an Indian American Professor of Computer Science at Georgia Tech.He received his Bachelor's degree from MIT in 1979 and his Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1983. During the early to mid nineties, he was a Professor of Computer Science at the Indian...
Location
The School of Computer Science's administrative offices are located in the College of Computing Building on Georgia Tech's Central Campus. Additionally, many College of Computing faculty and graduate students had offices in this building until recently. In 2006, the Klaus Advanced Computing Building
Klaus Advanced Computing Building
The Christopher W. Klaus Advanced Computing Building is a three-story academic building at the Georgia Institute of Technology that houses a portion of its College of Computing, College of Engineering, and related programs.-Financing:...
, donated by Georgia Tech alum Chris Klaus
Chris Klaus
Christopher W. Klaus is the founder and current CEO of Kaneva, LLC and founder and former CTO of Internet Security Systems ....
, was completed to provide additional offices, laboratories, and classrooms for the College of Computing. Many School of Computer Science personnel, including the chair, Ellen Zegura, have since moved to the superior facilities in the Klaus Building.