Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computing explained

College of Computing
Established:1964/1988[1]
Country:United States
Faculty:120[2]
Undergrad:3,659[3]
Postgrad:13,329
Dean:Vivek Sarkar[4]

The College of Computing is a college of the Georgia Institute of Technology, a public research university in Atlanta, Georgia. It is divided into four schools: the School of Computer Science, the School of Interactive Computing, the School of Computational Science & Engineering, and the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy. The College of Computing's programs are consistently ranked among the top 10 computing programs in the nation.[5] In 2022, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Computer Science graduate program #6 in the U.S.[6] In 2016, Times Higher Education and the Wall Street Journal ranked the College #5 in the world.[7]

The College of Computing has its roots in the creation of an interdisciplinary Master of Science in Information Science at Georgia Tech in 1964.[1] The college still emphasizes an interdisciplinary focus in the structure of its degree programs, among which is a Bachelor of Science in Computational Media that is offered jointly with Georgia Tech's School of Literature, Media, and Communication in the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.

History

See main article: History of Georgia Tech.

Early years

Georgia Tech's College of Computing traces its roots to the establishment of an Information Science degree program established in 1964. In 1963, a group of faculty members led by Dr. Vladimir Slamecka and that included Dr. Vernon Crawford, Dr. Nordiar Waldemar Ziegler, and Dr. William Atchison, noticed an interdisciplinary connection among library science, mathematics, and computer technology. The group drafted an outline for a masters-level program that would combine elements from each of these disciplines. The Georgia Tech administration accepted the plan to establish a Master of Science in Information Science which was first offered in 1964 under the School of Information Science. Dr. Slamecka, who had spearheaded the effort, was named the school's first chair.[1]

In 1970, the school began offering a minor degree program for all Georgia Tech students, and was renamed to the School of Information and Computer Science (ICS). Two years later in 1972, ICS expanded to offer an undergraduate degree for students. It also partnered with Emory University to create a joint graduate program in Biomedical Information and Computer Science, the first partnership of its kind.[1]

In 1979, ICS's first director and primary founder, Dr. Slamecka, retired from the position after 15 years. Dr. Ray Miller, IBM's Assistant Director of Mathematical Sciences, was hired in his place. Under Miller, the School of Information and Computer Science began a trend which began to move away from information science and towards computer science.[1]

College

In John Patrick Crecine's 1988 reorganization of the Institute, the School was broadened as the College of Computing, one of the school's five (and as of 1998, six) colleges. The move toward elevating the school to the status of an academic unit was partly in response to Carnegie Mellon University's creation of their School of Computer Science, and as a result, Georgia Tech was the first university in the United States to have a College of Computing.[1] The school hired its first dean, Peter A. Freeman, in 1990,[8] and further expanded in 2005 with more divisions.[1]

In 2000, successful internet entrepreneur and Tech alum Chris Klaus donated $15 million towards the construction of a new building for the college.[9] [10] [11] At the time of Klaus' contribution, it was the fifth-largest contribution by an individual in Georgia Tech's history.[9] The building was officially opened on October 26, 2006.[12] [13]

Recent history

In February 2007, the divisions were formalized into two schools: the School of Computer Science (SCS) and the School of Interactive Computing (SIC).[14]

In June 2008, College of Computing Dean Richard DeMillo announced plans for his resignation, citing conflicts with Georgia Tech provost and interim president Gary Schuster. DeMillo was temporarily replaced by James D. Foley, a professor in the School of Interactive Computing, until a permanent replacement could be found.[15] On April 9, 2010, Zvi Galil was named the college's new dean.[16]

In March 2010, the division of Computational Science & Engineering (CSE) was also formalized into a school.[17]

The school is involved in DARPA's ADAMS project via the Proactive Discovery of Insider Threats Using Graph Analysis and Learning system.[18] [19]

In May 2013, the school announced that it will offer the first professional Online Master of Science degree in computer science (OMSCS) that can be earned completely through the massive online (MOOC) format in partnership with Udacity.[20] In August 2013, US President Barack Obama praised the school as “a national leader in computer science” that is offering a master's degree in computer science “at a fraction of the cost".[21]

In July 2019, Charles Lee Isbell Jr. took over as dean, replacing Zvi Galil.

In 2020, the School of Cybersecurity and Privacy was founded with Richard DeMillo as its founding chair.

Schools

Facilities

Academics

The College of Computing offers the B.S., including a degree in Computational Media offered as a joint degree with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. It also offers the M.S. and Ph.D. in multiple disciplines, including several offered as joint degrees with other colleges in the university. Graduate certificates are also available.

OMSCS

See main article: Georgia Tech Online Master of Science in Computer Science. The Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) is a MOOC-based degree program leading to a fully accredited Masters qualification, presented in conjunction with Udacity. A contribution of $2 Million from AT&T has funded the initial development of the program as well as continuing integration of technology.[26]

The program is designed and maintained to present a level of academic challenge entirely equivalent to a traditional MSCS course, with equivalent academic rigor as a founding principle.[27] The estimate of the cost of studying the course is however very different; being in the region of $7,000 for a student completing the Masters course in 2 years: composed of the minimum 10 for graduation 3-credit-hour courses at $510 per course plus $301 enrollment fee per semester for say 6 semesters.[28]

The first semester of study, in Spring 2014, some 400 students were enrolled in the program. In January 2015 some 2,000 students were enrolled in the program.[27] As of Spring 2020, enrollment had risen to over 9,500 students, and the program has produced about 3,500 graduates to date.[29]

Enrollment is accessible without restriction on the basis of citizenship, residence, or visa status, to students from all around the world. However, the vast majority of enrolled students are US citizens. The program does, however, mirror the gender imbalance found in many CS courses, with female students considerably outnumbered.[30]

Research

The College of Computing is the third-highest of Georgia Tech's six colleges (behind the larger and older College of Engineering and College of Sciences) in research awards, with 139 proposals worth $93,737,529 resulting in 119 awards worth $14,579,392 in 2006.[31]

There are several organizations tied to or within the College of Computing that are primarily dedicated to research. These include several research groups and labs.[32] Other research-related organizations include:

Affiliated Research Institutes

Student life and community

The College of Computing has numerous student organizations which help build a community within the college. These organizations include:

Alumni

See main article: List of Georgia Institute of Technology alumni.

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2007-08-15. June 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150629080741/http://www.cc.gatech.edu/about/history. dead.
  2. Web site: COC: Facts at a Glance, 2006. 2007-03-28.
  3. Web site: Fact Book.
  4. Web site: Vivek Sarkar Named Dean of Georgia Tech's College of Computing | College of Computing . Georgia Institute of Technology . April 11, 2024 . April 11, 2024 .
  5. Web site: Rankings. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2021-07-22.
  6. Best Grad Schools: Computer Science: US News Graduate Schools . 2022-04-11 . 2022-04-12 . U.S. News & World Report . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20220411040444/https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-science-schools/computer-science-rankings . 2022-04-11 .
  7. World University Rankings 2016-2017 by Subject: Computer Science . 2016-09-27 . 2017-07-11 . Times Higher Education/Wall Street Journal .
  8. Web site: Raymond E. Miller. Over 50 Years in Computing: Memoirs of Raymond E. Miller. University of Maryland Department of Computer Science. 2007-08-15. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080528110258/http://www.cs.umd.edu/special-events/miller-workshop/memoirs.pdf. 2008-05-28.
  9. News: Jennifer . Dykes . REAL NEWS: Young entrepreneur donates $15 million to College of Computing . . 2000-03-31 . 2007-07-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929134748/http://www.nique.net/issues/2000-03-31/news/11 . 2007-09-29 . dead .
  10. News: John . Dunn . Tech Dedicates Klaus Advanced Computing Building . Buzz Words . Georgia Tech Alumni Association . November 2006 . 2007-07-12 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20071025011739/http://gtalumni.org/Publications/buzzwords/nov06/article60.html . 2007-10-25 .
  11. Web site: Klaus Advanced Computing Building Grand Opening. Events. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2007-07-12. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160118062455/http://www.cc.gatech.edu/events/klaus-bldg-grand-opening. 2016-01-18.
  12. News: Vivas . Kaul . Klaus Building opens its doors to students . . 2006-11-03 . 2007-07-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929140640/http://www.nique.net/issues/2006-11-03/news/2 . 2007-09-29 . dead .
  13. News: Elizabeth. Campell. Advanced computing facility fuels collaborative spirit. The Whistle. 2006-10-30. 2007-07-13. https://web.archive.org/web/20080131095347/http://www.whistle.gatech.edu/archives/06/oct/30/kacb.shtml. 2008-01-31. dead.
  14. News: College of Computing at Georgia Tech Announces Creation of Two Schools. https://web.archive.org/web/20070218090625/http://www.cc.gatech.edu/content/view/1350/. dead. 2007-02-18. 2007-03-28.
  15. News: . 2008-07-13 . Georgia Tech and high-profile dean part ways . 2008-07-11 . Keefe . Bob .
  16. News: Institute Names Next College of Computing Dean. 2010-04-09. Michael. Hagearty. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2010-04-09.
  17. Georgia Institute of Technology . Fujimoto to Chair New School of CSE . 2010-03-08 . 2010-03-12 .
  18. News: Georgia Tech Helps to Develop System That Will Detect Insider Threats from Massive Data Sets. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2011-11-10. 2011-12-06.
  19. News: Sifting through petabytes: PRODIGAL monitoring for lone wolf insider threats. https://web.archive.org/web/20120112170109/http://blogs.computerworld.com/19382/sifting_through_petabytes_prodigal_monitoring_for_lone_wolf_insider_threats. dead. 2012-01-12. Darlene. Storm. Computer World. 2011-12-06. 2011-12-06.
  20. Georgia Tech Announces Massive Online Master's Degree In Computer Science. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2013-05-14. 2013-07-27.
  21. Obama Cites Georgia Tech's OMS CS as Future Model of College Affordability. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2013-08-22. 2014-02-02. February 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140218220317/http://www.cc.gatech.edu/news/obama-cites-georgia-tech%E2%80%99s-oms-cs-future-model-college-affordability. dead.
  22. Web site: College of Computing Building. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2007-08-15. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070814000239/http://www.cc.gatech.edu/inside/facilitites/ccb. 2007-08-14.
  23. Web site: KACB Grand Opening. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2007-03-28. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20070415144952/http://www.cc.gatech.edu/klaus/. 2007-04-15.
  24. News: Vivas . Kaul . Klaus Building opens its doors to students . . 2006-11-03 . 2007-03-28 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070929140640/http://www.nique.net/issues/2006-11-03/news/2 . September 29, 2007 .
  25. Web site: Buildings & Facilities. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2017-07-11. July 2, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170702194346/http://www.cc.gatech.edu/about/facilities. dead.
  26. Web site: Frequently Asked Questions - OMSCS. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2016-01-08.
  27. Web site: So, How About That Online Computer Science Degree. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2016-01-08.
  28. Web site: Program Info - OMSCS. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2016-01-08.
  29. Web site: The Numbers. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2020-05-05.
  30. Web site: The Numbers - OMSCS. Georgia Institute of Technology. https://web.archive.org/web/20180427212559/https://www.omscs.gatech.edu/prospective-students/numbers. 2018-04-27. 2018-04-27.
  31. Web site: Research Scope. Georgia Tech Fact Book. Georgia Institute of Technology. 2007-08-11. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080507151132/http://www.irp.gatech.edu/apps/factbook/?page=129. 2008-05-07.
  32. Web site: Research Groups and Labs. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2007-08-15.
  33. Web site: the GVU Center @ Georgia Tech. GVU Center. 2007-08-15.
  34. Web site: Center for Experimental Research in Computer Systems. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2007-08-15.
  35. Web site: Center for Research into Novel Computing Hierarchies. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2017-07-11.
  36. Web site: Machine Learning at Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2017-07-11.
  37. Web site: Institute for People and Technology. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2017-07-11.
  38. Web site: Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2017-07-11.
  39. Web site: Institute for Information Security and Privacy. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2017-07-11.
  40. Web site: Institute for Data Engineering and Science. Georgia Tech College of Computing. 2017-07-11.
  41. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/anime Anime O-Tekku
  42. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/acm Association for Computing Machinery
  43. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/esp Entertainment Software Producers
  44. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/minoritiescc Minorities @ CC
  45. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/sab Student Activities Board
  46. Web site: Student Community – FIREWALL | College of Computing . 2010-09-15 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110421083021/http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/firewall . 2011-04-21 .
  47. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/uc The FIREwall
  48. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/upsilonpiepsilon Upsilon Pi Epsilon
  49. http://www.cc.gatech.edu/current/undergraduates/community/womencc Women @ CC
  50. Web site: Gtes.org . December 27, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120302022701/http://www.gtes.org/ . March 2, 2012 . dead .

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