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The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science


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UTCS has been a driving force from the beginning of the digi-

tal revolution with the establishment of a graduate-level

program in 1966, the same year DARPA started working on a

project that became the Internet and more than a decade

before Apple or Microsoft were founded.

UTCS is a top-tier department within a top-tier university, and

our students and faculty embody the energy, exuberance and

purpose that make us exceptional. Our students and faculty

are innovative, risk-taking, entrepreneurial problem solvers.

They work hard, and even their play can change the technolo-

gies that change the world.

UTCS students are regular participants (and frequent win-

ners) in the Robotic Soccer Open Cup Competition. They

have developed an autonomous car and partnered with stu-

dents across campus to create products that deter cheaters

with keystroke biometrics, search out sloppy database entries

and find live music based on a description of your mood.

Our faculty includes Turing Award winners, presidential advi-

sors and some of the finest minds in the world. Collaboration

and interdisciplinary research are the norm. We routinely

partner with other institutions, researchers, governmental

agencies and the private sector on complex projects. We

tackle big issues like climate change, artificial intelligence,

cancer and disease, genetics and DNA, safer and more fuel-

efficient cars, robotics, cybersecurity, and national defense.

UTCS is meeting the challenge to keep pace with the demand

for computer science professionals by embarking on an ambi-

tious new project: the transformation of its physical space.

The new complex will contain approximately 140,000 net

assignable square feet and will allow the department to grow

with a 40% increase in faculty and a 50% increase in students.

This transformational growth means:

more research leading to products and patents

more bright young graduates with good ideas

more traffic at the intersection of disciplines

more positive changethe kind of change that changes

the world

What Starts Here Changes the World. And nowhere is that more apparent than at The University of

Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science (UTCS), the largest top-10 ranked computer science

program in the nation.


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ASSOCIATION OF COMPUTING MACHINERY AWARDS 11

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION CAREER AWARDS 22

(MOST PRESTIGIOUS AWARD GIVEN TO YOUNG RESEARCHERS)

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AWARD 1

CAREER RESEARCH AWARDS 25

RESEARCH AWARDS 16

UNIVERSITY TEACHING AWARDS 26

UNIVERSITY SERVICE AWARDS 9

FELLOW STATUS IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 32

FELLOWSHIPS/PROFESSORSHIPS 17

MAJOR INVENTIONS 47

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TOTAL DEGREES 217

Enrollment increasing 5% per year

EDUCATINGINNOVATORS

Texas economist Ray Perryman of The

Perryman Group estimates that UTCS is

responsible for $8.7 billion a year in eco-

nomic activity because of companies drawn

to or created in the region, jobs created and

multiplicative effects of such activity (2004).

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2008)

projected a 21% increase in need for CS

degreed people in the next 10 years.

At the Spring 2010 Career Fair for the

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Whether choosing the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science,

Turing Scholars Honors or 5-year Integrated BS/MS degrees,

students gain a strong foundation in computing theory, soft-

ware and hardware. Students use this foundation to complete

additional coursework in a concentration area of their choice,

providing them with the skills needed for a successful career.

Students take advantage of department programs and services

to supplement their education, including research initiatives.

The Freshman Research Initiative, Undergraduate Research

Opportunities Program and CS 370 (Undergraduate Reading

& Research) are just a few ways research is educationally

supported and encouraged.

Students in UTCS learn more than just programming. The curriculum teaches not only the technology, but

also how to practically apply what is learned in real-world situations.


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Whether expanding a professional path or pursuing an academic career, our masters and doctoral programs

provide the cutting-edge tools needed to succeed.

Graduate courses allow students to explore the breadth and

depth of computer science with advanced laboratories and

cooperative research teams. Being part of a top-10 ranked pro-

gram at a research institution affords students the opportunity to

actively engage in the creation of new knowledge. The depart-

ments particular areas of strength include systems (hardware,

software and the interface between them), artificial intelligence

and robotics, and formal methods and verification.

Admission to our graduate program is very competitive. On aver-

age, about 16% of applicants to the doctoral and masters

programs are accepted. The departments strong emphasis on

admitting a diverse student population exposes students to a

variety of perspectives and approaches.

Pursuing an advanced Ph.D. degree is challenging and reward-

ing. It can also be expensive. UTCS provides financial support

through research assistantships, teaching assistantships, doc-

toral fellowships, and external fellowships and grants.


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Computer science is the engine that drives innovation and discovery in medicine, science, engineering,

business and national defense. J Moore, Co-author of the Boyer-Moore Theorem Prover

Computer science also transforms the arts, humanities and

social sciences. These transformations are based on the conver-

gence of almost unimaginable increases in low-cost computing

power, the near universal digitalization of data and, critically, the

knowledge of how to create software to solve complex informa-

tion processing problems.

UTCS is a recognized leader in computing research, respon-

sible for 47 inventions and 16 commercialized technolo-

gies (The University of Texas at Austin Office of Technology

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TOP 20 PUBLIC

UNIVERSITIES

IN THE U.S.

U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2011

9TH BEST NATIONAL UNIVERSITYWASHINGTON MONTHLY, 2009

13TH BEST PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

AMERICAS BEST COLLEGESU.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT, 2011

3RD IN THE NATION IN NUMBER OFSTUDENTS WHO STUDY ABROAD

2008

TOP 7 PRODUCER OF UNDERGRADUATE

MINORITY DEGREES

DIVERSE: ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 2010

TOP COLLEGE FOR HISPANICSHISPANIC MAGAZINE, 2008

ONE OF THE TOP 20

BEST VALUES IN PUBLIC COLLEGESKIPLINGERS PERSONAL FINANCE MAGAZINE, 2009

ESTIMATED YEARLY COST FOR AN

UNDERGRAD:

$18,400(INCLUDING TUITION & HOUSING)

The UT Austin campus has its own zip codeits that

big. With a 350-acre main campus in central Austin, UT

has come a long way from the original 40 acres.

One of the first things youll notice when you arrive is how the many

options, amenities and recreational and learning opportunities offered

here make the campus feel smaller. With over 50,000 students, 16,500

faculty and staff, and 900 registered student organizations, there are

plenty of opportunities to enhance your campus experience, explore

new interests and connect to UT Austin.

At the heart of the Austin community, the university offers a home

where the creative minds live side-by-side with the scientific and tech-

nological innovators of tomorrow. UT Austin is one of the nations

leading public research universities with annual research funding ofnearly $500 million. UT Austin is second only to Harvard in the number

of National Merit Scholars enrolled and has the most merit scholars of

any public university (2008). The university is also home to 17 libraries,

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If you want to be at the epicenter of culture, imagination,

creativity, entrepreneurialism, hospitality and a rewarding

lifestyle, then this is the place for you! From outdoor

living to a diverse campus to leading-edge research and

technology, there is something in Austin, at UT and at

UTCS for everyone.


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The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science (UTCS) undergraduate program provides

a broad and deep education in the science of computing, offering over 45 courses that span the full range

of topics in modern computer science. All students develop a strong background in hardware architectures

and mathematics as a foundation on which to build their computing proficiency. UTCS requires all studentsto obtain a background in other scientific disciplines and to develop effective communication skills.

Required CS courses cover three tracks in computer science:

theory, software and hardware. Required and elective courses

offer a theoretical base of knowledge in a wide variety of the

computer sciencessoftware development, artificial intelli-

gence, networks, theory, architecture, graphics and algorithm

analysis.

UTCS offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in com-

puter science. The Bachelor of Arts is better suited in combi-

nation with other degrees, majors or special programs (such as

pre-law, pre-medical, pre-dental or pre-allied

health preparations). Either degree will pro-

vide the necessary background to enter a

graduate program in com-puter science.

First-year students are

strongly encouraged to

participate in research.

After the first year, stu-

dents can work in a

research group, write

an honors thesis or

create an indepen-

dent project under the

guidance of a faculty

member.

You have just one job while you are at UTCStake advantage

of every opportunity to learn, explore and apply new skills. We

have several innovative educational programs to help you do

just that. Not only will these opportunities provide you with con-

crete experience for your career, they will also distinguish you

among the best of the best.


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5-YEAR INTEGRATED B.S./M.S. DEGREEEarn both the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees

in computer science by integrating graduate level courses into

your fourth year. Not only will you go more in depth in a chosen

area of computer science, you also pay the undergraduate rate

for graduate level courses. In your fifth year, you are considereda full graduate student who is prepared to complete the M.S.

degree in just one year.

ELEMENTS OF COMPUTINGComputers are a part of every industry. Non-computer science

majors can set themselves apart by earning a 12-18 hour Elements

of Computingcertificate. Explore topics in web programming,

graphics and visualization, scientific computing, and software

design.

FRESHMAN RESEARCH INITIATIVE (FRI)First-year students do more than dust keyboards in a lab. FRI par-

ticipants do cutting-edge, original, publishable research in many

topics, including computer science. The three-semester program

gives students experimental techniques, lab experience, publi-

cations, faculty interaction and a deep understanding of the sci-

entific process.

STUDY ABROADFor students who want to see beyond the Forty Acres, there are

boundless opportunities to get credit for seeing the world in

more than 40 countries. The university has agreements with hun-

dreds of colleges and universities around the world that allowyou to take core classes abroad so that you can stay on track

with your computer science degree at home. Tuitions and living

expenses abroad are comparable to what youd pay if you stayed

in Texas, and there are scholarships, fellowships and grants avail-

able to help you make the experience possible.

TURING SCHOLARS HONORS

The Turing Scholars Program, a selective honors program,offers

courses with a cohort of students who will support and challenge

you throughout your academic career, providing the small, pri-

vate campus experience at a large, public university. Distinguish

yourself by participating in an honors program that incorporatesresearch into the curriculum.

UTEACH

As the field of computer science grows and changes, so does

the need to educate a new generation of students. Students who

excel in computer science can earn a teaching certification while

completing their undergraduate degree program. Not only do

you have the opportunity to student teach in a real class, you will

also impact the lives of students who may not have considered

a computer science degree to be an attainable goal. Those who

CAN, teach!

SCHOLARSHIPS

UTCS honors academic excellence by providing scholarships

to top students. Each year, the department gives more than

$100,000 in scholarships. The National Science Foundation and

numerous Friends of Computer Science companies provide

scholarship funds to recruit and retain students with high aca-

demic merit.

The Scholarship Luncheon, which is held each spring, brings

together students, faculty, industry leaders and donors to make

important connections, learn more about each other and cele-

brate accomplishments.

In addition, UTCS graduate students successfully compete for

top industry and government fellowships.

Search scholarships on the UTCS web site: www.cs.utexas.edu.


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COLLEGE IS MORE THAN CLASSESLife as a student at UTCS is as full and exciting as you want to

make it. Embrace your student experience! Students at UTCS

enjoy the unique opportunity to collaborate, connect and social-

ize with others who share common interests and ideas.

JOIN SOMETHINGIn order to make the transition to college easier, we offer stu-

dent mentors, tutoring, social activities and conference oppor-

tunities. Throughout the year, students have the opportunity to

participate in departmental social events including hack-a-thons

and foosball tournaments. Through UT Austin and UTCS student

organizations, there are numerous opportunities to meet new

people, volunteer, and explore personal and professional inter-

ests. Get involved with student organizations. Make an impact

and leave your mark!

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)exists to foster atight-knit community amongst computer science students at UT

Austin by offering an assortment of social, academic and corpo-

rate events.

The Electronic Game Developers Society (EGaDs!) is a student

organization for electronic gaming that offers opportunities to

network with other students, related organizations, local devel-

opment houses and related industry companies.

Empowering Leadership Alliance (ELA) seeks to empow-

er underrepresented students by providing opportunities to

engage in leadership, networking and mentoring with peers,

faculty and professionals in the area of computer science bothlocally and nationally, as well as through participation in confer-

ences offered by the ELA national organization.

Upsilon Pi Epsilon (UPE) is a prestigious international honor

society in computing and information.

UT Smartphone Entrepreneurs, a student group centered

around mobile application development, meets a few times each

semester for technical talks given by guest speakers who have

experience in the smartphone development industry.

Women in Computer Science (WiCS)is dedicated to encourag-ing and supporting women in computing through outreach, pro-

fessional development, academic initiatives and social events.

GET A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVEEvery year, UTCS hosts a number of prominent speakers. Past

speakers include Bill Gates, Microsoft cofounder; Richard Stall-

man, founder of the Gnu Project; Tony Hoare, Quicksort devel-

oper; Narayana Murthy, Infosys Technologies co-founder and

Bob Taylor, who spearheaded the development of the Internet.

DIVE INTO DIVERSITYWith diversity comes a new perspective. UT Austin believes strongly

in the value of a diverse campus community. Students and profes-

sors from across Texas, across the nation and more than 100 coun-

tries make up the UT community, which allows students to learn

from those whose experiences, beliefs and perspectives differ

from their own.

Dedicated to providing a top-notch educational experience for

all of our students, UTCS provides a welcoming environment for

people of all backgrounds. At UTCS, our 1,000 plus student body

is a diverse grouprepresenting over 17 nationalities and every

major ethnic group. The unique mix of countries, cultures, rac-

es, backgrounds and religious beliefs enhances the educationalexperienceinside and outside the classroomby encouraging

critical thinking, helping students learn to communicate effectively

with people of varied backgrounds and fostering mutual respect

and teamwork.

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science1616 Guadalupe, Suite 2.408, Austin, TX 78701 | http://www.cs.utexas.edu/

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1616 Guadalupe, Suite 2.408, Austin, TX 78701 | http ://www.cs.utexas.edu /

http://www.cs.utexas.edu/academics/outreach/

UTCS OUTREACH PROGRAM

GOALS INCLUDE:

* Increase the number

of computer science

(CS) majors from

under-represented

populations

*Increase awareness ofCS opportunities

* Encourage development

of problem solving, math

and science skills

*Dispel negative stereotypes

* Present positive role models

The CS Roadshow takes a group of UTCS undergraduate and graduate students

to middle school and high school classrooms to excite students about computer

science. They talk about cutting-edge CS technology, challenge the students with

logic puzzles, and demo a robotic dog that plays soccer.

Explore UT is the biggest open house in Texas! On the first Saturday in March,

every college hosts activities and demonstrations for the community and more

than 40,000 people swarm campus. Kids especially love coming to UTCS to see

our autonomous car and robot dogs, to play video games, and to look into virtual

worlds.

The Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing Conferenceis designed

to bring the research and career interests of women in computing to the forefront,

and more than 2,000 technical women attend. UTCS is proud to send undergradu-

ate and graduate women to the conference, which is held each fall. The conferenceresults in collaborative proposals, networking, mentoring and increased visibility for

the contributions of women in computing.

The Richard Tapia Celebration of Diversity in Computing Conference pro-

vides a unique forum designed to inspire and encourage computing students and

professionals from diverse backgrounds. Held every other spring, UTCS sends a

contingent of Empowering Leadership Alliance (ELA) students to the conference

where they participate in the research poster session, attend research talks, net-work and socialize with students and faculty from across the nation.

The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) is a coali-

tion of more than 200 prominent corporations, academic institutions, government

agencies and non-profits working to increase womens participation in information

technology. UTCS is setting an aggressive pace for building and diversifying the

computing pipeline as a member of the NCWIT Pacesetter program. Pacesetters

are deploying an approach that will move the needle to net new women in the

field of IT.

Jump in! Are you interested in supporting one of our outreach efforts? We are always

looking for a few good partnersplease contact Tiffany Grady at [email protected]

or 512 471 9523.


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The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science (UTCS), the nations largesttop-10 computer science department, is renowned for leading-edge research and educationalexcellence. The departments estimated economic impact is $8.7 billion annually, making UTCSa critical economic force.The intellectual cross-pollination between UTCS and industry, includingsecuring and anticipating talent needs and research breakthroughs, are the basis for a healthy

economic and business environment. UTCS and its industry partners support each other and,together, make significant strides in education, innovation, diversity and technology.

FRIENDS OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (FoCS)

FoCS, established in 1997, is a proven environment for business,

government and academia to collaborate for mutual benefit. It

is a program that thrives in both boom and bust years with an

impressive roster of members ranging from start-ups to technol-

ogy giants to governmental entities. The program supports the

infrastructure for industry interests as well as department initia-

tives, programs and services.

The gateway to life in the department, FoCS puts you on a first

name basis with leaders and rising stars in the computer sci-

ence arena. The tax-deductible FoCS membership serves as a

platform for exploring research collaborations, for facilitated

relationships with some of the countrys brightest students andfaculty, and for networking with other industry professionals. By

using a carefully crafted combination of communications, con-

nections and collaboration, our FoCS program deploys brand

campaigns, publicity, events and sponsorships, and strategic

relationships to meet the common interests of industry, faculty

and students.

RESEARCH SUPPORT

Direct Support

In todays world, computing enables virtually every product or

service available. The pervasiveness of computing translates to

a diverse breadth of industries and companies that support our

research and drive innovation, including industry giants such as

AT&T, Microsoft, Boeing, Cisco, Google, IBM, Intel, Rockwell

Collins and Yahoo!.

Sponsored Support

Sponsored projects enhance and expand the educational oppor-

tunities available to undergraduate and graduate students at UT

Austin; permit research, scholarly inquiry and the development

of new knowledge; contribute to the academic achievement

and stature of the institution and assist UT Austin in fulfilling its

responsibilities to the state and the nation. UT Austin defines a

sponsored project as any externally funded research or schol-

arly activity that has a defined scope of work or set of objectives,

which provides a basis for sponsor expectations.

In union there is strength.

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1616 Guadalupe, Suite 2.408, Austin, TX 78701 | http ://www.cs.utexas.edu /

http://www.cs.utexas.edu/oea/focs/

STUDENT SUPPORT

Scholarships & Fellowships

Industry sponsored scholarships and fellowships nourish our

rising stars and give companies an opportunity to build per-

sonal relationships with potential future employees; many of ourstudents find employment with the companies that they built a

relationship with during their computer science studies.

Sponsorships

Sponsoring conferences or student events builds positive rela-

tionships with specific students and ensures a rich, well-rounded

educational experience. To learn more about student supportopportunities, contact Tiffany Grady at outreach@c s.utexas.edu.

JOIN UTCS!

With a wide variety of opportunities, UTCS invites you to be a part of this exciting journey to the next digital revolution.

To learn more about industry relations programs, please contact Nancy P. Hatchett at [email protected] or 512 471 9793.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

UTCS believes in training the next generation of entrepreneurs. In fact, one of its primary goals is to educate innovative, risk-taking,

entrepreneurial problem solvers. Thats not just talk. Austins vibrant entrepreneurial network, abundant venture capitalists and a go-

for-it attitude bring out the best in people. UTCS is committed to strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosphere and taking theories to

practice.UTCS collaborates with the Cockrell School of Engineerings Technology Entrepreneurial Society (TES) and McCombs School

of Business Entrepreneur Society. UTCS actively supports bringing ideas to the marketplace with programs such as:

3 Day Startup (3DS)

Some start-ups need a kick start. 3DS is a partnership between

UT Austin talent and corporate mentors to hatch these fledg-

ling ideas. In three days, students brainstorm, pick the most

marketable ideas, develop team business plans, secure intel-

lectual property ownership, produce a prototype and pitch

their products to venture capitalists for a chance at the big time.

See http://3daystartup.com for more information.

High Tech Entrepreneurship Seminar Series

UTCS hosts a seminar with the leading high tech entrepreneurs

in Austin. Big names like veteran entrepreneur, Gary Hoover;

Bazaarvoice CEO, Brett Hurt; Founder and CEO of OtherInbox,

Joshua Baer; and others discuss big topics like business models,

startup teams, entrepreneurial cultures, sources of funding and

efficient technologies.

Entrepreneurship Across Campus

Entrepreneurship is inherently cross-disciplinary. 3DS events

have been successful because business, design, communications

and engineering students participate. UTCS students take simi-

lar advantage of other competitions on campus, including Moot

Corp at the McCombs School of Business, the Idea2Product

competition in the Cockrell School of Engineering and the Texas

Venture Labs program.

Follow your goose bumps.-Thomas Finsterbusch, UTCS Ph.D. candidate


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MASTERS PROGRAMStudents just completing their computer science undergraduate degree or students with a non-traditional computer science

background can choose to broaden their education in the masters program. With the advanced degree, students find themselves

better prepared to enter a very competitive job market and often enjoy the benefits of a significant salary differential between a

M.S. and B.S. degree.

PH.D. PROGRAM

Students from around the world, who are interested in teaching and pursuing a career in academia and research, enter the Ph.D.

program. Upon entering the program, students are immediately engaged with faculty and research groups,

and begin research in areas of their interest. As their work progresses, students are

encouraged to share their findings through group, departmental

and conference presentations. Awards and recognition

throughout the academic community are often the result of

conference presentations.

Ranked among the top-10 schools nationally, the computer science graduate program is one of the

most diversified programs in the nation. Students conduct research in areas such as data mining,

bioinformatics and computational biology, computer architecture, graphics and visualization,

formal methods, and operating systems. In this program, students have the option to apply to the

Masters or Ph.D. degree program.


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The University of Texas at Austin is creating a bold new building complex, to be named the Bill

& Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex, that will transform the Department of Computer

Science (UTCS). The new complex located in the center of campus will be the heart of technology

innovation, research and education for the entire south central region of the United States.

The United States has been playing educational catch-up for decades. We do notproduce enough American-born technology professionals to keep pace with cur-

rent demand, much less meet the projected 21% increase in need for computer

science degreed people in the next 10 years.

The realization of our vision for the new complex will allow UTCS, the largest top-10

ranked computer science department in the nation, to pursue key goals to ensure

a regionally robust and secure digital future:

Rise to a top-five computer science programthat will, in turn, support a

prosperous high-tech economy with talent and innovation.

Educate innovative, risk-taking, entrepreneurial problem solverswith

computing talent to lead and design solutions beyond todays challenges.

Create cutting-edge researchembraced by a community of engineers, sci-

entists, scholars, entrepreneurs and industry, that are producing solutions for

the 21st century and beyond.

Increase student and faculty recruiting and retentionwith better compen-

sation and support.

Support undergraduate and graduate studentsso they can reach their

highest potential without financial worries.

Support outreach programsthat recruit computer science majors, and

recruit and train computer science teachers, which will solidify the growth of

computer science talent.

Strengthen mutually beneficial relations with industry and employers.

Texas economist Ray Perryman

estimates that The University

of Texas at Austin Department

of Computer Science is

responsible for $8.7 billion

a year in economic activity.

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1616 Guadalupe, Suite 2.408, Austin, TX 78701 | http://www.cs.utexas.edu/

http://www.cs.utexas.edu/oea/capital_campaign/

The Bill & Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex,containing approximately 140,000 net assignable square

feet, will consist of two LEED certified buildings con-

nected by an atrium that incorporates collaborative

bridges on four upper floors. The north building will

be named the Dell Computer Science Hall in honor of

the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation's investment

in the department. When completed, the new com-

plex will accomodate a 40% increase in faculty and a

50% increase in students trained in computer science.

The department will be housed under one roof for the first

time since its beginnings in 1966.

MAKING IT HAPPEN

As state support dwindles to 16% while expenses rise, private funding options become critical to competing in the top-10 ranked

arena. Competition has never been more fierce nor the stakes so high. The funding plan to achieve our vision is comprised of

two critical phases.

1. The total project cost for the computer science complex is $120 million. Significant challenge grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates

Foundation and the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation totaling $40 million as well as $57 million in University of Texas funds have

already been obtained. Additional naming opportunities remain throughout the entire Gates Complex.

2. Our faculty salaries and graduate student stipends need to be competitive with other top-10 departments so we don't

lose top-notch students to other universities. We will embark on a significant endowment campaign to ensure talent

retention and competitiveness.

JOIN US

UTCS is at a pivotal point on the Texas economic timeline. Join UTCS to continue the push for a thriving economy, for first-rate

education and advancement, and for a lasting legacy. Join us to ensure a secure future, ripe with opportunity in Texas.

To learn more, please contact UTCS Chair, Bruce Porter at [email protected].


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The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer

Science (UTCS) boasts almost 8,000 alumni people just

like you who are using their degrees and experience to

make a difference in the world through the application of

computing knowledge.

Our alums use their computer science experiences around the world in virtually

every industry to change our world in many ways ranging from improving daily

life to altering world views. The impact of UTCS alumni is vast, pervasive and

impressive. You make us proud.

UTCS invites alumni to take a look at UTCS todaya vibrant, leading-edge

community of researchers and educators who continue to change the world.

From an impressive list of national awards, including two Turing awards, toinnovations like the Tera-op, Reliable, Intelligently adaptive Processing System

(TRIPS); the Boyer-Moore Theorem Prover; Secure Sockets Layer and Nero that

change the foundation of computing, UTCS is a place alumni can be proud to

call their academic home.

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We invite you to share experiences and interests in the UTCS alumni program. Reconnect with the department through our online


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alumni community at http://www.cs.utexas.edu /people/alumni/a one-stop shop for alumswhere you can:

Post your own personal alumni web page to gain visibility and recognition

Request a cs.alumni.utexas.edu email account to stay connected

Join the LinkedIn alumni group Read department news by subscribing to our RSS feed or by visiting our spotlights

And other services under construction

Contact [email protected] to:

Learn more about the progress of the new Bill & Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex

Tell us what features you would like to see in an alumni program

Serve on the UTCS Alumni Steering Committee

Subscribe to the UTCS newsletter

Write an alumni article to be considered for our newsletter

Be invited to select UTCS events

Update your current contact information

Send your alumni news and press to UTCS

Learn about alumni career services

Nominate a UTCS alum for a distinguished alumni award

Schedule a visit to the department

Reconnect with UTCSwell be waiting to hear from you!

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