Computing impacts nearly every part of our lives—and is continuing to expand. As a computer scientist, you have the opportunity to play a key role in advancements across many areas including energy, health, security, sustainability and education.
To enable computing for various applications, ranging from networking, gaming, search engines and web services, computer scientists will participate in the design and development of software systems and work to ensure correctness, efficiency, safety and scalability of software operations.
Computer scientists are the creators behind computer software systems. It is a fast-growing field where you can devise and develop new ways to use computers and solve computing problems. Computer scientists may work on applications in artificial intelligence, database systems, information security, social networks, computer games and robotics.
The increasing demand for computer software across all industries—from specific applications in healthcare to concerns over cybersecurity—offers a breadth of opportunities for computer scientists.
At ASU, you’ll learn theoretical issues, software development and system design. You’ll work in state-of-the-art computer labs and multimedia classrooms. You’ll also have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world problems, helping faculty researchers design effective computing solutions for emerging and challenging problems in modern society.
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