Computer Science encompasses both the theoretical and the practical aspects of the study of computers and algorithmic processes. Students majoring in computer science at Oberlin are prepared both for further graduate studies in the discipline and also for careers in the industries and businesses that actively recruit computer scientists with a liberal arts background. Computer Science at Oberlin is taught within the context of a liberal arts degree, with emphasis on the lasting principles of the discipline rather than on specific training in particular tools and techniques. The CS Department stresses the fundamentals of computer science while maintaining a highly current and relevant curriculum utilizing state-of-the-art methodologies and tools. More detailed information about the Computer Science major and minor and a complete list of courses can be found in the course catalog.
Congratulations Professor Stephen Checkoway; recipient of this prestigious award!
September 23rd, 2021
Class of 2021 Celebration
May 11th, 2021
Oberlin College Commencement
Please join the Computer Science Department
in honoring
The Class of 2021
Join us for a virtual celebration
Thursday, May 13 4:00-5:00 p.m. ET
Family and friends are all welcome!
Join us in celebrating our graduates.
https://oberlin.zoom.us/j/81052996353
Undergraduate Research Symposium
April 29th, 2021
Oberlin College Undergraduate Research Symposium 2021,
which is being held virtually. You can find the complete presentation schedule here.
Computer Science Students Presenting
Christian Ikeokwu, “The Mathematics of Mutual Aid: Robust Welfare Guarantees for Decentralized Financial Organizations”,
Thursday April 29th, 11:40 AM EST
https://oberlin.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qdOqoqTIrGN1Uu83ECTNQte4oHljwsm3T
Lucas Draper, “Privacy Perception of COVID-19 Contact Tracing Systems”,
Poster Presentation
https://oberlin.box.com/s/uir08wcujw52bvhr6b7z39ti9yay6nn2
Gaurab Pokharel, “Increasing the Value of Information During Planning in Uncertain Environments”, Pre-recorded Presentation
Grad School Information meeting
April 21st, 2021
Is Grad School right for you? What does it take to APPLY to grad school? Bring your questions and meet with CSCI Faculty
- Grad School Information meeting THURSDAY April 29, 2021 12:30pm ET
Link https://oberlin.zoom.us/j/83291483598?pwd=ZHVmT2I2UDMyZTBZZVByR0dWYkZ6dz09
Tech Resume Workshop Thursday April 1 4:45pm
March 31st, 2021
CSCI Students are invited to a Resume Workshop that will focus on writing a resume suitable for applying for jobs and internships in the Technology sector — jobs that might carry titles such as Software Engineer, Programmer/Analyst, or Data Scientist. Tech resumes are usually arranged somewhat differently than the standard business resume that you might hear about from Career Services, so even if you already have a resume if you are starting to apply for tech jobs you might want to make a version of it formatted in our way.
In the session we will talk about parts of a resume and how they should
fit together, and look at some actual resumes Oberlin students have used
to get jobs.
Here is a link for the workshop Thursday April 1 4:45p.m.
https://oberlin.zoom.us/j/87057548208?pwd=R1Vvek0vR3pZTG9XM3VZN0NETGRNdz09
Alumni Series: Nick Ferrara ’08
October 26th, 2020
Case Studies in Software Disputes. Wed. Oct 28 4:45p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting https://oberlin.zoom.us/j/87833437054?pwd=b0J3WlJ5OVltVmZ0RVF0cGN6VFZ4Zz09 Meeting ID: 878 3343 7054 Passcode: 345763
https://www.oberlin.edu/events/csci_alumni_lecture_series_presents_nick_ferrara_08
Eight summer research fellows collaborate on Cleveland Environmental Dashboard Project
October 26th, 2020
Two Tenure Track CSCI Faculty Positions available.
October 8th, 2020
The Computer Science Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences to begin Fall 2021. We seek candidates with teaching and research interests in any area of Computer Science. To be assured of consideration, submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference, with one of those letters addressing teaching, submitted electronically to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17109 by December 7, 2020.
The Computer Science Department at Oberlin College invites applications for a full-time, tenure track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences to begin Fall 2021. We seek candidates with teaching and research interests in any area of Computer Science. Candidates who work in Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or related areas are particularly encouraged to apply. To be assured of consideration, submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, graduate academic transcripts, and at least three recent letters of reference, with one of those letters addressing teaching, submitted electronically to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/17108 by December 7, 2020.
CSCI Oberlin alum, Nathan Klein, improves traveling salesperson approximations.
October 8th, 2020
In a paper posted online in July, Nathan Klein and his advisers at the University of Washington, Anna Karlin and Shayan Oveis Gharan, have finally achieved a goal computer scientists have pursued for nearly half a century: a better way to find approximate solutions to the traveling salesperson problem. https://www.quantamagazine.org/computer-scientists-break-traveling-salesperson-record-20201008/
Twine, a Student Life App, Announces Launch
October 2nd, 2020
Congratulations to our CSCI Majors, T. Colton Potter ’21, Minh Lam ’21, Khang Nguyen ’21, and Osama Hussein ’23, who developed the app. Twine, a student-created app designed to increase access to events, student life, and organizations on campus, launches today. Instagram and Facebook pages Read More…