Liam Ahern’s desire to help students started with a sprint during an interview to become a Watson peer adviser at the end of his freshman year. The double-major in computer science and math keeps running, even as a graduate student.
Do you enjoy solving puzzles, investigating technology and approaching problems from unusual directions? Then computer science just might be for you.
Computer science at the Watson School focuses on the design and application of computing systems, ranging from hardware and software components to networking, intelligent systems and multimedia. Whether you're at the undergraduate or graduate level, we'll help you tailor your CS program to your own interests and goals.
At Watson, you'll work with dedicated professors who conduct world-class research in areas ranging from parallel processing to grid computing to modern software design. You'll learn to work in diverse teams, solve complex problems and participate in high-level research of your own.
And when you graduate, you'll have the skills and experience you need to succeed -- in any field. CS majors at Watson go on to highly successful careers in computer science, business, industry, academic, the law and more.