Computer Science | Skidmore College

Combine technical skill with creative exploration as you study algorithms, ethics, data, and design — whether you’re curious about AI, cybersecurity, digital art, or anything in between.

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Skidmore’s computer science curriculum tells the complete story of computational problem solving. Dive even deeper through research projects, conferences, and internships, and pair what you learn in computer science with your other interests — from athletics to the performing arts.

What will you learn?

Our focus on the principles of computation and software systems provides students with the flexibility and perspective to respond to the rapidly changing landscape of computer science. Choose from a variety of electives, including courses on operating systems, artificial intelligence, computer graphics, software engineering, robotics, and more.

Where will you go?

Our graduates go on to successful, rewarding pursuits in a wide range of industries and post-graduate programs. While technology‐driven fields are popular, many others enter the business, finance, government, and creative sectors as well.

Career paths	Recent employers	Graduate schools and programs
Business consultant Data analyst Digital platform manager Financial‐technology platform developer Government/public administrator Quantitative analyst Researcher Software developer Systems engineer	ADP Bank of America BlackRock Bloomberg LP CERN Deloitte Ernst & Young GEICO Open Knowledge of New York Uprise Art	Columbia University – M.S. in Computer Science Rochester Institute of Technology – M.S. in Game Design and Development Stevens Institute of Technology – M.S. in Applied Artificial Intelligence University of Virginia – Ph.D. in Computer Science; J.D. in Law Brandeis University – Ph.D. in Mathematics

A program designed for you.

With wonderful faculty, peers, and facilities in your corner, you’ll find a system for building your future.

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Exciting research opportunities

Our faculty have a wide variety of research interests and enjoy collaborating with students. Learn how Azizul Hakim ’26 spent his summer optimizing traffic signal control in Saratoga Springs using artificial intelligence.

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State-of-the-art facilities

The Computer Science Department is located in Skidmore’s new Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, which features a dedicated Linux Lab and other Linux workstations in student lounges and labs throughout the building.

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Access to intriguing tech

Interested in teaching a robot how to move? Computer science major Hamza Mustafa ’27 did just that – working with Assistant Professor Wenlu Du to develop an AI model that trained a robotic dog on bipedal locomotion.

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Access Skidmore’s network

The ZEN Mentoring Program, offered through Skidmore’s Career Development Center, matches students with alumni based on shared academic and career interests. For computer science major Derrell Downey Jr. ’25, being matched with software engineer Ryan Fauver ’15 proved transformational.

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Quinn Tran ’27 (left) and Sammy Tran ’27 (right), both computer science majors, in a computer lab in Skidmore's Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences.

From coding to comedy

Twins Sammy ’27 and Quinn Tran ’27, both computer science majors, enjoy pursuing multiple interests at Skidmore, from solving problems to fixing bikes and telling jokes.

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Skidmore student Giovanni Peyo '24 in computer lab

A bit like Sherlock Holmes

Computer science major Giovanni Peyo ’24, the recipient of an S3M scholarship, parlayed his passion for cyber security into impactful internships and a promising career.

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Faculty

Award-winning. Creative. Totally obsessed with technology.

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Computer Science Contact

Office

Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences 240A

Phone

518-580-5280

Department Chair

Christine Reilly
Associate Professor of Computer Science
creilly@skidmore.edu

Administrative Assistant

Kim Newsom
knewsom@skidmore.edu