The goal of the Computer Science Industrial Affiliates Program is to facilitate meaningful collaboration between the Department and industry in the areas of research, development, education, and recruiting. This is accomplished by providing mechanisms for faculty, students, and representatives of affiliated companies to interact and exchange ideas in both scheduled and informal settings. This exchange benefits all concerned. Faculty learn of important technical challenges facing industry. Industry representatives learn of recent research results relevant to their field and gain access to students seeking both permanent and summer employment.
Students have an opportunity to interact with potential employers.
The Affiliates Program also benefits the Department in several ways. Interaction with industry helps bring focus and relevance to the research activities of the Department. Faculty and students become acquainted with industrial needs. Summer internships in local and national industry provide students with a complement to their formal education. This interaction enhances both the research and teaching missions of the Department.