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Protecting Your Texts
April 17, 2024 | UNC ResearchComputer scientist Saba Eskandarian is dedicated to deciphering the problems that come along with online messaging. He studies secure communication systems and applies his knowledge of cryptography — the technique of protecting information by shrouding it in codes — in new ways.
Stanley receives $400k NIH grant to study brains affected by Alzheimer’s disease
April 16, 2024Natalie Stanley received an NIH grant to revolutionize diagnostic and predictive capabilities for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. The grant will provide $414,486 in direct and indirect funding over two years.
A new era of AI
April 15, 2024 | Carolina Arts & Sciences MagazineCarolina Arts & Sciences Magazine published a round-up of AI research at UNC, featuring CS faculty members Junier Oliva and Gedas Bertasius.
Niethammer awarded $3.3 million NIH grant to identify genetic markers of osteoarthritis
April 11, 2024Professor Marc Niethammer received an NIH grant to develop a new framework that combines imaging and genetics to advance research for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The project, funded by $3,326,488 over five years, aims to identify early indicators and genetic targets for treatment by integrating deep learning with genome-wide association studies
Why Computer Science
UNC Computer Science faculty and students describe the department in their own words.
We Are UNC Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at UNC-Chapel Hill, a top-4 public research university, drives positive impact through groundbreaking research by award-winning faculty. By emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and real-world applications, our robust research connections across campus provide unmatched opportunities for study, research, and professional growth. We work to advocate for equitable opportunities to increase accessibility, visibility, and belonging within the department and the field.
We invite you to join UNC Computer Science in shaping the future of technology.