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2020 Graduation Celebrations

Congratulations to our graduates, family, and friends! YOU DID IT. Please join us in honoring CICS graduates with these online celebrations.

Senior Celebration » MS/PhD Celebration »

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CICS Student Services Available Remotely

Career and academic advisors are available to assist students, virtually, through the end of the spring semester and over the summer.

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FluSense Turns Coughing Sounds into Health Data

CICS researchers have developed a portable device, FluSense, that monitors coughing sounds and crowd size, helping to monitor waiting rooms for flu-like illnesses like COVID-19.

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CICS at a Glance

The numbers tell the story of our growth, excellence, and impact.

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James Kurose Named to National Academy of Engineering

Recognizing a career of achievement in computer networking research

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Bachelor's

Apply for an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and join an exciting community of students preparing to be the next generation of innovators.

Master's

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply to one of our top-ranked, on-campus Master's programs to gain new skills for research or industry.

Doctoral

Our highly-ranked Ph.D. program features world-renowned faculty, interdisciplinary research, and a spirit of collaboration.

Recent News

CICS Graduate Students Honored for Outstanding Synthesis Projects, Teaching Assistance

May 19, 2020

In addition to the two doctoral graduates honored in April for their outstanding dissertations, four graduate students in the UMass Amherst College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) were selected to receive Outstanding Graduate Awards for... Read more »

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CICS Undergraduate Students Receive 2020 Alumni Association Awards

May 19, 2020

Congratulations to UMass Amherst College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) undergraduate students Chung Hin Lee '20, John Bachman '21, Lucy Cousins '21, and Cody Richter '21 who recently received 2020 University of Massachusetts Amherst... Read more »

UMass Amherst Team Featured in the 2020 STEM for All Video Showcase: Learning from Research and Practice

May 13, 2020

Rick Adrion, professor emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, was featured along with eight co-presenters in the 2020 STEM for All Video Showcase from May 5–12, funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). In addition to Adrion,... Read more »

CICS to Hold Virtual Graduation Celebrations on Friday, May 8

May 01, 2020

Dean Laura Haas invites graduating College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) students and their friends and families to virtual celebrations for the Class of 2020 on Friday, May 8 at 8 am. At that time, the college will be releasing two... Read more »

Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Awards

Six Graduating Seniors Honored for Outstanding Achievements at CICS

April 30, 2020

Six graduating seniors have been chosen by CICS to receive the 2020 Outstanding Undergraduate Achievement Awards, an annual honor that is the highest given by the college to undergraduates. This year’s recipients, recognized for outstanding... Read more »

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VIRTUAL GRADUATION CELEBRATIONS

In celebration of our amazing graduating bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students, we have created collections of videos and reflections that were released on Friday, May 8, 2020.

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Master's & Doctoral Celebration »

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The College of Information and Computer Sciences (CICS) offers a world-class curriculum in support of BA, BS, MS, and PhD degrees. CICS is internationally recognized for its research activities and has one of the highest ranked and most competitive graduate programs in the nation. The College is distinguished by its culture of collaboration and leadership in multi-disciplinary research.