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UIS hosts “Day of AI” for regional high school students

The University of Illinois Springfield hosted the “Day of AI” on Friday, April 4, a half-day event designed to introduce regional high school students to artificial intelligence concepts, career pathways and real-world applications. The free event was organized by the UIS AI Campus ý Community and the UIS College of Health, Science and Technology.

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UIS awards Schewe Professorship to Yanhui Guo for AI research in education

The University of Illinois Springfield has named Yanhui Guo, associate professor of computer science, as the recipient of the Louise Hartman Schewe and Karl Schewe Professorship in the College of Health, Science and Technology (CHST). The professorship will support Guo’s efforts to apply artificial intelligence to improve education through research, innovation and community collaboration.

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Computer Science Minor

This dynamic program is perfect for students eager to add a competitive edge to their skill set, blending the versatility of computing with real-world problem-solving skills. Whether you're pursuing a degree in accounting, business administration, clinical lab science, economics, health care, management, or beyond, a Computer Science minor empowers you to stand out. Gain the tools to streamline processes, enhance decision-making and innovate in any field with in-demand computing techniques tailored to today’s world.

Systems Security Graduate Certificate

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security, part of the Department of Computer Science, offers a comprehensive education in protecting digital information. Students will master the essentials of information security, including secure system design, security assessment and computer security ethics. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, utilizing cutting-edge technologies and labs for practical experience.

Information Systems Security, BS

In the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Security, students will learn the fundamentals of information security including design and implementation of secure systems, security assessment and computer security ethics. Students will utilize a variety of cutting edge technologies and labs in many hands-on learning activities.

Data Analytics Graduate Certificate

The Data Analytics Graduate Certificate is designed for Computer Science students who would like to acquire the basic knowledge and skills required for data science professionals to boost their marketability. The certificate provides fundamental knowledge in pre-processing, cleaning, exploring and visualizing data and machine learning and predictive analysis as well as storage, management and analysis of big data.

Data Analytics, MS

The M.S. in Data Analytics provides an interdisciplinary approach to data analytics that covers both the foundational mathematical knowledge of data science and the computational methods and tools for preprocessing, interpreting, analyzing, representing and visualizing data sets. Graduates of the program will have a foundation in data analytics that will prepare them for a professional career or entry into a Ph. D. program.

Computer Science, MS

Our program offers a master of science in the field of computer science. This program is oriented toward software and is most appropriate for candidates interested in the design, analysis and implementation of software programs.

Computer Science, BS

A concentration in computer science will familiarize students with the various areas of knowledge that make up the field. Students will develop a firm understanding of the fundamental skills and core theories that will endure the rapid technological change we experience daily. A bachelor of science in computer science also prepares a student for graduate studies in computer science or in other fields that are strongly associated with computer science.