A community of active researchers, dedicated teachers and excellent students makes up the Department of Computer Science at Clarkson University. Together, we pursue, develop and acquire the knowledge and skills that are necessary in a world that relies critically on computer technology. Faculty, undergraduates and graduate students in the department perform research in a wide range of areas spanning theory, artificial intelligence, security, software, systems and networks. A quick overview of research done in the department can be found here.

Whether you're earning a BS, master’s or PhD in computer science at Clarkson, you will get hands-on experience developing software and software systems, incorporating aspects such as design, theory and application. This is done both inside and outside the classroom. For example, our department is home to Clarkson's famous COSI (Clarkson Open Source Institute) Lab — an environment for open-source projects.

Undergraduate students can pursue a BS in computer science. Through coursework, access to laboratories and research with faculty, undergrads cover areas including computer networks and operating systems, cryptography and cybersecurity, algorithms and formal aspects of computation, virtual reality and human-computer interaction, and software verification.

Graduate students in the master’s or PhD in computer science programs benefit from an interdisciplinary format. The MS program is offered jointly with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry aims to provide talented and motivated students with the knowledge and skills needed to achieve leadership positions in professions that span the broad spectrum of chemistry, biochemistry and beyond.

Our state-of-the-art research and scholarly work creates an exceptional learning environment for students. We offer a unique symbiosis between graduate and undergraduate research and learning — a distinctive and differentiating feature of our BS programs. Many undergraduates get involved in cutting-edge research projects right alongside MS and PhD students who are using the latest instrumentation.

The BS in chemistry provides essential training for careers in many high-tech industries, ranging from pharmaceuticals to wearable electronics. The BS in biochemistry provides an excellent platform for careers in biotechnology and the medical and pharmaceutical industries, and a strong foundation for pre-health students, including those who are pre-med.

We also offer MS and PhD programs in chemistry with concentrations in analytical, biochemical, physical (theoretical), organic and inorganic chemistry, as well as materials, environmental, colloid and surface chemistry.