Election imagery and artificial intelligence
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CSU Department of Computer Science celebrates 50th anniversary

Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at Colorado State University! From the environment and healthcare to artificial intelligence and space exploration, computer science is everywhere, improving people’s lives in extraordinary ways. Our award-winning research and teaching prepare students to apply the latest technical skills to solve practical, real-world problems. There are always new challenges on our horizon.

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SPRING 2025 COMMENCEMENT

The official commencement website has everything graduating students and their guests need to know about Spring 2025 commencement at Colorado State University. Below are details about the unique experience and traditions that graduates will have as part of our [college/unit’s] recognition ceremony.

There are two events for graduates to attend: the University-wide Commencement from 4:30-6 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Canvas Stadium, and a recognition ceremony grouped by academic unit. Please make a note of these dates as you make your commencement plans.

Please visit the commencement website for full details including:

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NEWS

Participants sought for study on virtual reality and nature

Researchers are recruiting human participants for a VR experiment in which participants are invited to complete a task designed to assess stress and attention levels, then experience different VR nature environments.

The Tomoa Skip: CSU researchers analyze the new move that revolutionized speed climbing

CSU undergraduate computer science student Caleb Chou and Department of Statistics Assistant Professor Andee Kaplan recently published a paper in CHANCE exploring the efficiency of the Tomoa Skip, a controversial rock climbing shortcut.

CSU students help USDA, NASA and Amazon Web Services at hackathon event

More than 70 Colorado State University students teamed up with NASA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Amazon Web Services during a high-energy, 24-hour hackathon focused on solving real-world challenges.

Q&A with computer science and theatre alumnus Robert Longo

Computer science and theatre alumnus, Robert Longo (‘24) discusses how he balanced his creative side with his data-driven aptitude at CSU.

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Computer Science Department
1873 Campus Delivery
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1873

Phone  (970) 491-6512

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