California State University Dominguez Hills

Welcome to the Computer Science Department

The mission of the Computer Science Department is the creation and transmission of knowledge about the computer science discipline and profession. The mission has three components: teaching and learning, research and scholarship, and service. Foremost in the department mission is the commitment to excellence in all of three areas.

The department strives to prepare students well for either graduate school or a professional career. Our graduates are expected to be able to make the connection between theory and application. We support our faculty efforts to expand the body of knowledge, disseminate their findings through publication and consulting, and engage in intellectual inquiry. Our faculty are involved in curriculum development, textbook writing, and pedagogical innovations. Faculty members are encouraged to play a service role on the campus, throughout the CSU system, and in the local community.

Program is ABET Accredited

The baccalaureate program (Bachelor of Science in Computer Science) is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Database Internship – Spring 2010

Clear Channel Radio Digital, a division of Clear Channel Radio is looking for motivated college students to intern for the 2010 spring semester. With over 900 radio stations, we are the largest radio station group owner in the United States, by number of stations and revenue. 

We are looking for Information Technology/Computer Science students to assist the Database Administration and Development groups at our Burbank, CA office. The intern will gain experience with data analysis, database design, writing SQL, spreadsheet applications, preparing reports and data analysis. Must be able to take direction and work both independently and as part of a team.

This is a good opportunity for students with a strong interest in database development that would like to gain real world experience in a high volume database environment.

SUMMER 2010 PAID SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS FOR UNDERREPRESENTED STUDENTS

Application Deadline  February 15, 2010

The CRA-W/CDC Distributed Research Experiences for Undergraduates (DREU) Program matches promising undergraduates with a faculty mentor for a summer research experience at the faculty member's home institution.  The objective of the DREU is to increase the number of women and students from underrepresented groups entering graduate studies in the fields of computer science and engineering.  The DREU experience is  invaluable for students who are considering graduate school, providing them with a close-up view of what graduate school is really like and also increasing their competitiveness as an applicant for graduate admissions and fellowships.

Funding for the student consists of $6000 for the summer (10 weeks), plus relocation travel assistance when appropriate.  Additional funds may be available to support student conference travel, either during the summer or afterward, and for outreach activities promoting the DREU.

2010 Jefferson Science Fellows Program

The National Academies is pleased to announce a call for nominations and applications for the 2010 Jefferson Science Fellows program (JSF). Now in its 7th year, the JSF program establishes a model for engaging the American academic science, technology, and engineering communities in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy.

Jefferson Science Fellows spend one year at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC and may periodically travel to U.S. foreign embassies and/or missions. Following their year in Washington, Fellows will continue to serve as a resource to the State Department for short-term projects.

JSF awards are open to tenured academic scientists, technologists and engineers from U.S. institutions of higher learning.  Nominees/applicants must be U.S. citizens and will be required to obtain a security clearance.

TRUST-REU 2010: Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

The Team for Research in Ubiquitous Secure Technology (TRUST) will sponsor 20 undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds and cultures, to participate in the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience located at TRUST partner campuses: UC Berkeley, Cornell University, Carnegie Mellon University, Stanford University, Vanderbilt University

These students will be working with graduate student and faculty mentors throughout the summer performing research and supporting activities in the area of information technology and TRUST related topics.

An example of past TRUST research topics have included:

  • Design of a Distributed Tracking System for Camera Networks
  • Identifying Software Security Vulnerabilities using Fuzz Testing
  • Time Synchronization Security in Sensor Networks
  • Implementation of an Electronic Medical Record System
  • Analysis of Wireless Connectivity in Sensor Network Deployments

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Scholarships and Summer Internships

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Scholarships and Summer Internships
Undergraduates, Graduate Students, and Faculty

DHS Scholarship Program

  • Undergraduate students
  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Funding available for fall 2010
  • Full tuition and monthly stipends
  • Includes 10-week summer internships at federal research facilities or DHS Centers of Excellence
  • Application Deadline: January 5, 2010

Graduate Fellowship Program

U. S. Department of Energy
Deadline, November 30, 2009
The Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science is seeking applications under the DOE Office of Science Graduate Fellowship program (http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/SCGF.html), which provides support for outstanding students to pursue graduate training in basic research in areas of physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, computational sciences, and environmental sciences and to encourage the development of the next generation scientific and technical talent in the U.S. Applications are due by November 30, 2009.

IBM Master the Mainframe Contest 2009

This fall semester, IBM is running the 2009 Master the Mainframe Contest for college and university students across the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec). High school students are also encouraged to compete!
 
No experience with mainframes is necessary. In fact, the contest is designed for students with little or no mainframe experience, increasing with difficulty as the contest progresses. Students just need to bring drive and competitive spirit, and they will be ready to compete.