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CS Alumnus Finds his Footing

Matt Makai - Alumnus Profile

“I've known I wanted to develop software since I was about 3 years old. I always knew I'd go into this field. It's very rare to have this clarity of purpose but I've been very fortunate that that's what led me down this path”

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PHOTO: JMU Students collaborateApps4VA Challenge Winners Announced

May 1, 2013

On Thursday, April 25, a team of James Madison University computer science students were announced as first-place winners of an Apps4VA challenge. Eric Smith, Sydney Schmit, Logan Herr, and Jiryung Jeong made up the team Schmërloji and will share the $500 prize equally.

PHOTO: 2013 Student Award RecipientsComputer Science Student Awards Announced

Spring 2013

The James Madison University Computer Science Department held its annual awards banquet on April 14, 2013.  Congratulations to all of the recipients.

JMU Students work on robotsJMU Revamps Lab for Robotics Minor

Spring 2013

James Madison University has established an inter-disciplinary Robotics minor, available for registration in fall 2013. Plans are currently underway for a revamped “Robotics Lab”.

LOGO: building2013 CISE Faculty Awards Announced

Spring 2013

Congratulations to the recipients of the CISE Faculty Awards and Support Grants.

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Welcome from Computer Science

PHOTO:Sharon Simmons

The Computer Science department strives to be an intellectual community that continually explores the broad field of computing, applies this knowledge to solve problems in a variety of domains, and engages with the profession and society at large. More >

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