The Friends of Computer Science program is designed to create effective, enduring relationships and provide for the mutual needs of the Department and its industrial partners and supporters. FoCS welcomes members from business and industry, our alumni, and individuals who are interested in furthering the Department's missions of creating new knowledge in computer science, educating computing professionals, and teaching computing skills to students in other disciplines. Industrial and academic computer scientists can benefit from each other's perspectives on problems and solutions.
Students learn how academic concepts apply to real-world problems.
Industrial experience as interns complements classroom learning as students prepare for careers in computer science. Private support provides facilities and intellectual resources that serve not just University faculty and students, but the entire community. With your support, we can provide high-quality, relevant research, excellence in Computer Science education, and a lasting impact on the world of computer science.