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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 3d

The next Beyond the Classroom: Careers in Computer Science Series is scheduled for Friday, October 17th. We’re bringing in top voices from tech, finance, AI, and data strategy to share their career journeys, industry insights, and actionable advice. Register today

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 12d

Ready to take your computer science career to the next level?
Here’s why an MA in Computer Science from Rutgers might be the smartest move you’ll ever make!
Advanced skills for in-demand roles
Research opportunities with world-class faculty
Higher earning potential
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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 14d

@thehackru Registration Open!!! 🎉🧑‍Get ready for HackRU Fall 2025 — the biannual 24-hour hackathon at Rutgers University! This year, they are setting the gears in motion with the year's Timeless Tech Jam theme. 🌟
Register today: www.hackru.org

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 19d

We are excited to welcome Professor Samir Khuller to our campus on Thursday, October 16th, to discuss Approximation Algorithms: Some ancient, some new - the good, the bad, and the ugly as part of our 2025 Distinguished Lecture Series.
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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 24d

We are pleased to share that the Rutgers Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department and the Rutgers Computer Science Department have been awarded an Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) grant.
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Associate Professor Jingjin Yu to Contribute to AFOSR Project on Robust Trajectory Planning for Space Manipulators

Computer Science; Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 24d

We are excited to present a special panel discussion on Navigating Careers Beyond the CS Degree this evening.
Moderated by Professor Ana Paula Centeno, panelists include Lara Coelho, Senior Software Engineer at Google, and RUCS Alumni, Anna Godin and Atmika Ponnusamy, Software Engineers at Google.

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 24d

Join us in congratulating the Rutgers Competitive Programming Club on their outstanding Top 40 Rank spot at the 2025 ICPC World Finals!
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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 24d

We are thrilled to share that CS Professor Ananda D. Gunawardena's Data Science project, Innovative methods to enhance learning in large classrooms, was highlighted in the OpenAI Academy. This project was one of only two data science projects featured.
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Andy Gunawardena (Data Science) - Video | OpenAI Academy

Curated instructional videos have become a necessary component in modern learning. A customized AI assistant cuGPT is enabled to make learning more accessible.

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · 24d

This semester, our Beyond the Classroom: Careers in Computer Science Series returns. We’re bringing in top voices from tech, finance, AI, and data strategy to share their career journeys, industry insights, and actionable advice.
✅ RSVP using the QR code or link in bio.
Open to all RU Students

Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Sep 3

Open to all CS undergrads!
Don't miss the CS Annual Fall Fair.
Engaging workshops
Meet CS Faculty
Learn about the amazing CS clubs
Mingle with CS Students
Refreshments and fun games.
Monday, September 8, from 12 pm to 3 pm
RSVP is a must.
Link our bio

Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Aug 25

We are hosting our Annual CS Fall Fair…and you are invited!
🔑Engaging workshops
🤝Learn about the amazing CS clubs and talk to their members
🎲Refreshments and fun games
RSVP today! Link is in our bio.
Open to all current and interested CS Majors
#rutgers #rutgerscomputerscience

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Aug 6

We are pleased to share that Professors He Zhu, Kostas Bekris, and Abdeslam Boularias are the recipients of an NSF Award for their work,"FMitF: Track I: Abstraction Refinement-guided Program Synthesis for Verifiable Robot Learning".
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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Aug 1

We are pleased to share that Assistant Professor Arpita Biswas' recent study was published in Science Advances. This Rutgers-led research maps where solar energy provides the biggest climate benefits and helps decision-making. www.cs.rutgers.edu/news-events/...

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jul 29

We are pleased to announce that Associate Professor Sudarsun Kannan (Lead PI) has been awarded an NSF CORE Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure (OAC) small grant. This is a joint award with the University of Utah.
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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jul 23

We are excited to welcome Professor Won Woo Ro from the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Yonsei University to the Rutgers campus on Tuesday, August 5th, as part of our Distinguished Lecture Series. Additional details in our bio.

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jul 22

Don’t miss this!
Our Annual CS Fall Fair is Monday, September 8th
Open to all prospective and current CS students
Link to RSVP in our bio

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jul 14

Kudos to CS major Yoshita, interning at Quest Diagnostics in Clifton, NJ. To learn more about her internship: www.instagram.com/p/DL77FnfOhc...
Rutgers CS students: DM us a photo and a short description of what your plans entail, and we will share them throughout the summer. #rutgerscomputerscience

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jul 8

Check out our latest edition of the Rutgers University Computer Science Department Newsletter! This issue provides a tapestry of achievements, groundbreaking research, and collaborative endeavors that define our department's commitment to our community. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jul 8

Kudos to CompSci major Rhea Yadav, interning at Amazon this summer. To learn more about her summer: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Rutgers CS students: DM us a photo and a short description of what your plans entail, and we will share them throughout the summer. #rutgerscomputerscience

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jul 7

CS Professor Santosh Nagarakatte recently gave a talk at the Linux Foundation’s LSMFF+BPF Summit in Montreal in March 2025. A great summary of his talk was published by Linux Weekly News — worth a read for anyone interested in kernel security and BPF developments:
lwn.net/Articles/102...

Formally verifying the BPF verifier

The BPF verifier is an increasingly complex and security-critical piece of code. When the kind [...]

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jul 7

Congratulations to our newly tenured faculty: Sudarsun Kannan, Dong Deng, and Srinivas Narayana have been promoted to Associate Professor with tenure. This milestone is a testament to their outstanding research, dedication to teaching, and invaluable service to our department.

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Rutgers-New Brunswick One Stop Student Services Center @onestoprunb.bsky.social · Jun 10

June means PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️‍🌈 One Stop joins Rutgers New Brunswick and @rusjelgbt in celebrating, supporting and honoring our LGBTIQA+ community.

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jun 12

Mark your calendars 🗓️
👏 Fall 2025 Classes Begin – Tuesday, September 2, 2025
🎟️Computer Science Fall Fair – Monday, September 8th from 12 pm to 3 pm
🎙️CS Alumni Panel Discussion – Thursday, September 18th from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
📚SAS Major and Minor Fair – Wednesday, October 8th from 12:15 pm to 4 pm

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Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jun 12

Hoang Pham Sr and his eldest son, software engineer-turned-filmmaker Hoang Pham Jr. (SAS 2015, computer science), will release their documentary, "Unstoppable Hope," on YouTube. The film marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnamese refugee exodus. www.rutgers.edu/news/father-...

Rutgers Computer Science Department @rucomputerscience.bsky.social · Jun 4

Selected by faculty members, we are delighted and proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 – 2025 Excellent TA/PTL/Grader Award.
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