computer science
noun
: a branch of science that deals with the theory of computation or the design of computers
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She has a degree in computer science.
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Arizona Autism Charter Schools offers a groundbreaking model for neurodiverse learners, while Urban Assembly Charter School for Computer Science in the Bronx pairs computer science instruction with real-world internships at top tech firms.
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Jeanne Allen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The majority of those students, 56 percent, studied in STEM fields, with 19 percent studying engineering and 25 percent pursuing degrees in math or computer science.
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Doshi shared the engineer’s CV in a follow-up post, which listed multiple companies, work experience, and a master’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in computer science.
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Jeanne Allen, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The majority of those students, 56 percent, studied in STEM fields, with 19 percent studying engineering and 25 percent pursuing degrees in math or computer science.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 14 July 2025
After notching significant gains since 2020, the rise of computer science majors came to a near standstill this year, other reports show, fueled by concerns that artificial intelligence is rapidly taking over jobs in the field.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 12 July 2025
Doshi shared the engineer’s CV in a follow-up post, which listed multiple companies, work experience, and a master’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology in computer science.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 4 July 2025
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“Computer science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/computer%20science. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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