Computer Science and Engineering students at UC Merced work with the world's top computer scientists and engineers. This discipline constitutes one of the strongest industrial sectors in the state and the nation, offering a broad spectrum of career opportunities – opportunities available for graduates are growing rapidly in industries such as software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, robotics, machine learning/AI, informational technology, and database administration, to name a few.
Our faculty has developed a program of study that combines practical exposure to the most modern technologies available with a theoretical foundation that empowers students to master future changes and innovations as technologies continue to evolve at an astonishing pace.
Education at UC Merced provides the opportunity to participate in innovative classroom learning experiences, to become involved in laboratory research, to participate with fellow students in team activities and projects and to interact directly with our remarkable faculty.
Our graduates will have the tools and insights to propel them into positions of responsibility and leadership across virtually any occupation. From introductory programming courses and architecture design experiences, to research and team project activities, our students gain insights that allow them to excel along their chosen career paths.
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Research Areas
- Designing and building infrastructure for big data analytics
- Scientific data processing
- Multi-dimensional array management
- Measuring solar infrastructure
- Develop infrastructure deficient environments for search and rescue operations
- Wireless sensor networks
- Cyber-physical systems
- Embedded Systems
- Cooperative multi-robot systems
- Map merging
- Pursuit-evasion games
- Virtual reality
- Applied artificial intelligence
- Developing an effective and enjoyable input and interaction with computer systems
- Strengthening worst-cast case algorithms
- Machine learning predictions
- Optimization modeling
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Potential Careers
Software developers create the applications or systems that run on a computer or another device.
Data scientists create statistical methods to analyze data sets to develop automated data collection processes to help businesses.
Computer network architects design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and Intranets.
Database administrators (DBAs) use specialized software to store and organize data.
Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.
Game designers work with teams to create video games which ranges from animating and designing characters to testing and soliciting feedback on video games.
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