Iowa State University Department of Computer Science

Join us on Monday, August 31st for an Industry Lecture with Collins Aerospace in Ames! 🚀 []

Hear from software engineering director and industry professional, Ben Haan, ask questions, grab some free food, and connect with other students who are passionate about the future of computer science! 💻✨

Add this event to your calendar here: https://www.cs.iastate.edu/event/2026/2026-industry-lecture-series-collins-aerospace

🚨We're looking for project proposals for the upcoming semester's Senior Design (SD) and Creative Component (CC) courses! 📢

This is an excellent opportunity to make progress on a proof-of-concept or early-stage project while allowing our students to work on a challenging, real-world problem! ✅

Learn more and submit your proposals here: https://seniord.cs.iastate.edu/propose-project

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Ever heard of a hackathon? 💻

A hackathon is a fast-paced, collaborative event where people—such as software developers, designers, and project managers—come together to build working prototypes or solve real-world problems in a limited amount of time.

What happens at a hackathon?
🤝 Students form teams
💡 They build a project in just 24–48 hours
🧑‍🏫 Mentors provide guidance throughout the event
🌱 Beginners are welcome
🏆 There are prizes, free food, and plenty of opportunities to learn

Hackathons give Computer Science students a chance to practice their skills, meet new people, and turn ideas into reality—all in a fun, supportive environment of friendly competition!

Have you ever participated in a hackathon, or would you like to try one? Stay tuned for innovation-driven events like this, offered at ISU 💪

This , we celebrate ISU Computer Science Alumnus Rahul Sudev! ⌨️

Whether participating in the honors program or student organizations, assisting as a tutor across seven courses, or developing incredible problem-solving technology at high-level “hackathons”—Rahul took full advantage of his time as a Cyclone, and continues to make us proud though his career in aerospace software engineering! 🚀

Read more about Rahul here:

Learning every day - LAS News Graduating senior Rahul Sudev ('26 computer science) is driven by his love for learning and problem-solving.

Congratulations to Iowa State Computer Science Ph.D. candidate, Fatema Siddika on being selected as a student volunteer for the 2026 SC Conference! 🎉

In this student spotlight, Fatema shares how the opportunity will help her connect with the global high-performance computing community, expand her professional network, and support her research journey. Read her story and learn more about the impact of conference volunteer opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/4mbc3vte

to this inspiring story featuring 2026 Computer Science graduate Naveen Prabakar! 👏

Through hands-on coursework, collaborative projects, and real-world experience, Naveen built the skills and confidence to land two industry internships before graduation and is now beginning his career while pursuing a master's degree.

If you're looking for an education that prepares you for what's next, Iowa State University’s Computer Science program can help you get there!🎓✨

Read Naveen's story: https://news.las.iastate.edu/2026/05/14/from-chessboards-to-computer-science/

From chessboards to computer science - LAS News Naveen Prabakar (‘26 computer science) is wrapping up more than just a degree. He’s closing out a college experience defined by growth, persistence, and hands-on learning.

ISU has deep roots in computer science innovation! 💻

Distinguished Iowa State University alumnus, professor of physics, and co-inventor of the Atanasoff-Berry Computer (the world's FIRST electronic digital computer) John V. Atanasoff also has deep roots in the Quad Cities' remarkable legacy of innovation.

Atanasoff's pioneering ideas laid the foundation for modern computing and continue to inspire the next generation of computer scientists and engineers at Iowa State.

Read more and celebrate the innovators who helped shape the world we live in today!

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Congratulations to all of our Computer Science graduates!