Discover the Power of Data Science
Want to understand the world through data? Our curriculum emphasizes practical analytics machine learning, and statistical reasoning to help you draw meaningful conclusions and inform data-driven decisions in any field. You can find more information about this major here.
Computer Science Elective Tracks!
Interested in specific areas of Computer Science?! Well now you can take track specific electives to better fit your interest in the field of Computer Science. Click here to see what track is the best for you!!
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News and Updates
Computer Science students developing autonomous boats through Trine, Crane challenge during Summer internship
Students from the Computer Science Department work alongside students from Trine University in developing the low-profile vessels being used in the Artificial Intelligence Maritime Maneuver Indiana Collegiate Challenge. For the full story, please follow this link.
MIDN 1/C Abigail Ward Selected for Rhodes Scholarship
Please join us in congratulating Computer Science Major MIDN 1/C Abigail Ward on her selection as a Rhodes Scholar. Her hard work, dedication, and future potential were recognized by a selection committee that interviewed our nation's most accomplished college students. At Oxford, she plans to pursue an MSc in Social Science of the Internet followed by a Master’s in Public Policy.
USNA CS major joins first ever class of Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers
The first three officers in the Navy’s newest officer designation 1880, Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO), started training in Computer Network Operator Qualification Course (CNOQC), which is being taught for the first time at Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station, on July 10, 2023. The new MCWOs will join with enlisted Sailors in CNOQC to receive basic level training for offensive cyber operations provided to Interactive On-Net (ION) operators, as the first step toward creating Maritime Cyber Warfare Officers with on-keyboard skills. ENS Hans Cabrera, class of '23 and Computer Science Major, is one of the three officers training to become the Navy's first Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer (MCWO).
2023 Capstone Award
During the 3 May USNA Capstone Day events, Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) leadership surprised four midshipmen researchers from the computer science department by awarding them Navy Achievement Medals (NAMs) for their significant research contributions to Naval Special Warfare (NSW) priority projects. The capstone research teams' sophisticated handling of large data sets, and application of unique machine learning algorithms to these data sets, allowed enhancements to be installed on multiple real-world high classification systems which have directly increased NSW operational capabilities. One estimate suggests that this research collaboration saved the NSW enterprise over $10 million dollars in contracting fees. The midshipmen each expressed great satisfaction in knowing that their 1/C capstone projects directly contributed to fleet readiness.
Computer Science major, MIDN Kade Heckel wins Mashall Scholarship
MIDN Kade Heckel has been awarded the prestigious Mashall Scholarship! Upon graduation, MIDN Heckel will pursue a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems at the University of Sussex in Brighton, England. Read more here. MIDN Heckel is a dual Computer Science, Computer Engineering major and Trident Scholar working with the Computer Science Department's own, Professor Ric Crabbe. Congratulations and good luck with your studies in England. 
Dr. Gavin Taylor wins 2022 Teaching Excellence Award 
Associate Professor Gavin Taylor is the 2022 recipient of the "Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Teaching Excellence Award". Professor Taylor distinguished himself through his research and steadfast dedication to Midshipmen by supervising three Trident scholars, including the most recent winner of the 1979 Trident Scholar Prize and co-chairing the committee to develop the brand new Data Science major. Read more about Dr. Taylor here.
Dr. Nate Chambers Wins 2020 Research Excellence Award 
Associate Professor Nate Chambers is the 2020 recipient of the "Class of 1951 Civilian Faculty Excellence in Research Award", which is presented annually to the civilian faculty member at the Naval Academy who has exhibited the highest quality continued scholarly achievement through research. Dr. Chambers' research interests include natural language processing (NLP) and learning about the world from text with minimal supervision. Read more about Dr. Chambers here.
Harrison Foley Wins 2021 Top Trident Scholar Prize
MIDN 1/C Harrison Foley is the 2021 recipient of the "Class of 1979 Trident Scholar Prize". MIDN Foley, a Computer Science major, was advised by Associate Professor Gavin Taylor of the Computer Science Department as he worked on his award winning project titled "Deceiving Neural Networks in Common Application s". Learn more about the Trident program and MIDN Foley's project here and learn about Dr. Taylor's research interests here.
Jamie Lee Earns Prestigious Churchill Scholarship
Each year, qualified students apply for the Churchill Scholarship in hopes of securing one of the 15 spots. This competitive scholarship allows the winners to earn a master’s degree at Churchill College at the University of Cambridge in UK. This year, MIDN Lee, Computer Science major, competed amongst 127 candidates from 82 institutions nationwide to win one of the 15 spots. MIDN Lee will pursue a master’s degree in Machine Learning. Once she completes the year-long program, she will serve in the Navy as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer.
Mike Hanling Wins 2020 Top Trident Scholar Prize
MIDN 1/C Mike Hanling is the 2020 recipient of the "Class of 1979 Trident Scholar Prize". MIDN Hanling, a Computer Science major, was advised by Associate Professor Daniel S. Roche of the Computer Science Department as he worked on his award winning project titled "Proofs of Retrievability with Low Server Storage". Learn more about the Trident program and MIDN Hanling's project here and learn about Dr. Roche's research interests here.
