About the School
Computing has become ubiquitous in our society, and it now affects countless aspects of our daily lives. From agriculture to athletics, computer science must face the challenge of adapting to an increasing set of applications.
At Clemson, the School of Computing faculty members are award-winning and nationally recognized for research and the dissemination of knowledge across a wide range of areas.
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0:00 - 0:02 McAdams exterior on a sunny day
0:03 - 0:07 Students in a study space working individually on laptops
0:08 - 0:10 Dr. Dean writing on the whiteboard in class
0:11 - 0:12 Close-up of a female student in the computer lab working on a project
0:13 - 0:18 Two female students viewing digital art on computers at the Charleston campus
0:19 - 0:20 Two male students dressed in VR gear in a green room, playing soccer
0:21 - 0:22 Ph.D. student dressed in VR gear with a large monitor behind him
0:23 - 0:27 McNeese talking about the Boston Dynamics robot
0:28 - 0:29 Two male students at a computer discussing a project
0:30 - 0:34 Students in a computer lab in McAdams
0:35 - 0:37 Tessendorf writing on a whiteboard and teaching
0:38 - 0:39 Josh Cromer and Jacon Sorber in his office discussing a project
0:40 - 0:45 Students at tables along the hallway in McAdams
0:46 - 0:48 Female walking down a hallway with a tablet as it projects screen
0:49 - 0:51 Male in server room working
0:52 - 1:00 A laptop screen is being filled with code as a white Clemson Tiger Paw comes on screen, and the backdrop blurs
News and Events
Career Opportunities
Clemson University has consistently been ranked among the top public institutions by U.S. News & World Report. Our growing national recognition means additional career opportunities across campus, from teaching to research.
Upcoming Events
Our variety of programs showcases a dedication to excellence in teaching and research, not only in applying engineering practices but also in understanding the domain and culture of application to solve problems. In addition to alumni and industry involvement, workshops and seminars are regularly scheduled to enhance academic offerings.
Computing in the News
Specialty Areas
Biomedical Data Science & Informatics
Analyzing and managing big data sources, from mobile sensors to genomic and imaging technologies, as they relate to computing, engineering, and public health.
Computer Science
Developing innovative research projects in computer science and expanding knowledge in designing and implementing software systems for practical application.
Digital Production Arts
Applying technical know-how and creative education to wield and develop digital art using the tools and programming of computer graphics.
Human-Centered Computing
Focusing on the design, creation, and evaluation of computational technologies as they relate to the human condition and how these technologies affect society.
Ranking
Clemson University ranks 1st in South Carolina for computer science and #3 for best value by Niche.
Professional Development
Clemson's Center for Career and Professional Development consistently rates high nationally for career services, internships, and co-op opportunities.
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Research thrusts include data analytics, software engineering, bioinformatics, computer graphics and animation, eye tracking, visualization, digital arts, identity science and affective computing, virtual environments, human/computer interaction.
Academic Advancement | Faculty Excellence
Computing Academics
July 2023 marked the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Computer Science at Clemson. Over those 45 years, the scope of the curricula and the research has successively broadened into the current School of Computing, which pursues not just Computer Science but also Applied Computing, Biomedical Data Science and Informatics, Computer Information Systems, Digital Production Arts, and Human-Centered Computing.
The School of Computing has about sixty faculty of instruction and research faculty members across three research divisions: Computer Science, Visual Computing, and Human-Centered Computing. In the past five years, undergraduate enrollment has surged by 43% to a current enrollment of more than 1200 across our three undergraduate majors; graduate enrollment has grown by 37% to over 400 students across the state.
Faculty Excellence
Award-Winning Educators
We strive to transform imaginative concepts into solutions that create value and contribute to society through innovation, excellence, and integrity. This is further enhanced by fostering student engagement and cultivating a sense of community that allows us to approach concepts from a wider angle.
Computing is currently at an all-time high for tenure-track faculty, undergraduate, and graduate student enrollment. The School of Computing is recognized for its pioneering research in the development of new technologies and the exploration of how technology can influence the world. Esteemed faculty, graduate, and undergraduate researchers collaborate with one another and across disciplines to uncover new findings.
Our Faculty“Dr. Jacob Sorber has been a huge influence to me since I got here at Clemson. So, before I came to Clemson, I knew that I wanted to write software for spacecraft one day. And I showed up on my first day here at Clemson and I knocked on his door and told him how enthusiastic I was about what I wanted to do. And he found a place for me in his lab. I had no idea what I was doing. But through his guidance and the friends and mentors I've met here in the lab, I've been able to learn a lot and get that much closer to making my dreams come true.”
Justin CromerComputer Science, B.S. '23
