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Welcome to the Department of Computer Science

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The department provides an excellent learning environment for both undergraduate and graduate students, and is proud to be part of UAB, one of the top universities in the nation that are ranked as "R1: Doctoral Universities — Highest Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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Opportunities

Doctoral Student Opportunities: The following research labs have funded openings for brilliant and highly motivated doctoral students.

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    The new AI tool can help counselors spot patterns in information that schools already collect that could be indicators of a higher risk of mental health conditions.
  • Department of Computer Science announces Bridge to Cyber program
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Computer Science is launching an innovative new program titled, “Bridge to Cyber,” an opportunity to get a head start in cyber security education without prior background.
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