UVA Cyber Defense Team Advances to Mid-Atlantic CCDC Regional Finals
Congratulations to the UVA Cyber Defense Team on advancing to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. The...
Computer Science: Generating advances in computation that drive progress in every aspect of human endeavor
Computer science animates our world, driving knowledge creation and innovation that touches every aspect of our lives, from communications devices to the latest medical technology. With significant strengths in the three core areas of computer science—computer systems, theory and artificial intelligence—our department fosters highly productive collaborations that have led to breakthroughs in cyber-physical systems, cybersecurity, machine learning and high-performance computing among other areas. We are applying these discoveries to address some of the most critical societal challenges of the 21st century, in fields such as healthcare, neuroscience and sustainability.
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New Undergraduate Research Initiative Program
The Joint University Microelectronics Program (JUMP) Undergraduate Research Initiative (URI) is an academic year long program that...
UVA Plans New School of Data Science; $120 Million Gift is Largest in University History
The University of Virginia announced plans to establish a School of Data Science, an effort made possible in part by the largest...
UVA is now a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
UVA is now a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD).
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Our Faculty
Alfred C. Weaver
Professor of Computer Science, Chair, Faculty Senate (2017-18), Founding Director, Applied Research Institute
Research Areas
- Electronic commerce
- Cybersecurity
- Computer Networks
Madhav Marathe
Professor, Computer Science, Division Director, Network, Simulation Science and Advanced Computing Division, Biocomplexity Institute
Research Areas
- Network Science, specifically, Biological, Social, Information, and Communication Networks
- High-performance computing
- Artificial Intelligence, specifically, machine learning, multi-agent systems, satisfiability
Christoper L. Barrett
Executive Director, Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative, Professor, Computer Science
Research Areas
- Large multi-scale, high-performance modeling and simulation systems grounded in computational and information sciences spanning mathematical, biological, psychological and social sciences
- Dynamical Networks called Sequential/Graphical systems grounded in topics ranging from RNA to social dynamics and policy
- Theoretical and applied research in intelligent systems
Thomas B. Horton
Associate Professor, Associate Department Chair
Research Areas
- Computing Education
- Digital Humanities
- Software Engineering
More About Our Department
The Center for Innovation in Computing Education and Outreach (CompEdCenter) was officially founded in early 2018. The main goals of the CompEdCenter are to bring together all of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) efforts, innovative course management tools, and the many years of experience of the UVA computing faculty to enhance our impact at UVA, in Virginia, and around the world.
Visit the CompEd Center Website >>Cyber technology has become pervasive and indispensable. Humans interact with cyber systems to conduct many of the tasks of their day-to-day lives. As cyber technology advances and the Internet of Everything becomes reality, it is critical that these systems are secure and that they operate for the benefit of humankind.
Visit the Cyber Innovation and Society Website >>