About the Department of Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science offers programs leading to the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. The Ph.D. program, which first admitted students in 2001, has produced 36 graduates so far and has a current enrollment of about 70.
     Active research areas in the department include bioinformatics, graphics and visualization, networks and distributed systems, and algorithms. The department emphasizes interdisciplinary research. Current projects involve collaborations with the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, and Mathematics and Statistics, among others. In addition to running its own bioinformatics program, the Department of Computer Science participates in Georgia State’s Molecular Basis of Disease and Brains and Behavior programs.
     Many department faculty are leading experts in their fields; they serve on panels and study sections at agencies such as NIH and NSF, on journal editorial boards, and as officers in professional societies. The department is also home to the editorial offices of four book series and two journals. Faculty members are supported by many grants from NSF, NIH, and other agencies. The department’s annual research budget exceeds one million dollars.

Ph.D. Program

Upcoming Events

Thursday, June 18 (DATE CHANGED) – Departmental Colloquium
1:00 p.m.–-3:00 p.m., Department Conference Room
"Neurodynamic Optimization and Its Applications for Winners-Take-All"
Dr. Jun Wang, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Molecular Basis of Disease Distinguished Lecture Series

News

Department Awards Three Ph.D. Degrees in May
The Department of Computer Science awarded three Ph.D. degrees in May. More

ACM Chapter Welcomes New Officers
The Georgia State University student chapter of the ACM recently elected officers for the 2009–2010 academic year. More

Pan Is Co-Editor of Wireless Networking Book
Dr. Yi Pan is a co-editor of the recently published book Emerging Wireless LANs, Wireless PANs, and Wireless MANs: IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15, 802.16 Wireless Standard Family. More

Ph.D. Student Speaks at Brains & Behavior Retreat
Ph.D. student Akshaye Dhawan gave a presentation titled "NeuronBank: A Computer Science Perspective" at the Brains & Behavior 2009 Spring Retreat. More

CS Faculty Members Promoted
Dr. Alex Zelikovsky and Dr. Ying Zhu were recently promoted. More

King Featured in Georgia State Magazine
Dr. K. N. King is featured in the Spring 2009 issue of Georgia State Magazine. More

Weeks Teaches iPhone Development in Embedded Systems Course
During the Spring Semester, Dr. Michael Weeks taught the rudiments of iPhone programming to students in his CSc 4110/6110 course. More

Fall 2008 Newsletter Now Available
The Fall 2008 edition of the department newsletter has been published. A PDF version is available for download.

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