Faculty of Computer Science

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How I spent my summer: Computer Science student learns from ‘some of the best’ during summer software gig

As a software development intern at Bell Canada this summer, Dave Chuck immediately felt like part of the team — taking on large projects like rebranding an internal tool and preparing presentations for senior managers

Dal's AI lead aims to spark conversation and connection on our rapidly evolving information future

Dal's new institutional lead for AI strategy may be a computer scientist by trade, but the conversations he's facilitating are much more about people — and how the Dal community can work through the opportunities and challenges of a fast-moving frontier of digital disruption.

Dal alum embraces brave new tech future with optimism

Kenny Power (BCSc’19), a senior software developer at Halifax-based social media software company Dash Hudson, is helping drive growth in Nova Scotia’s thriving tech industry. More Dal alumni join Order of Canada ranks

Dal computer science students hack their way to national competition

Two teams of Dal students put their hacking skills to the test in a regional hacking competition late last year, with one group taking top spot in Atlantic Canada and securing a space in a national competition coming up this July.

Women in STEM profile: A PhD student's perspective on overcoming challenges and achieving excellence

A Computer Science PhD student is making waves in her field and advocating for greater representation of women in technology.

Teaching and Learning

We're committed to promoting excellence in teaching in every stage of academics. We have flexible and multi-disciplinary computer science undergraduate and graduate program options that allow students to combine their studies in unique ways that meet their academic and personal interests, as well as future career goals.

Faculty and Research

Our award-winning professors work in five major areas of research, cutting across many industries and encompassing nearly all human endeavors. We are also home to two high-profile initiatives - Institute for Big Data Analytics and DeepSense - as well as our own innovation playground, ShiftKey Labs.

Our recent news and stories

Dalhousie University: Outstanding opportunities for aspiring computer scientists

As one of the top 15 universities in Canada (Times Higher Education), the institution has a strong reputation for offering groundbreaking and immersive programmes for ambitious students.

How I spent my summer: Computer Science student learns from ‘some of the best’ during summer software gig

As a software development intern at Bell Canada this summer, Dave Chuck immediately felt like part of the team — taking on large projects like rebranding an internal tool and preparing presentations for senior managers

Halifax researcher seeks COVID‑19 long haulers to study effects of virus on brain

Dalhousie assistant professor Dr. Carlos Hernandez is working with scientists in Ontario and Mexico to track the effects of long COVID on the brain.

AI mental health app being developed by Dalhousie research team

A team of researchers at Dalhousie University is developing an app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist people with their mental health.

Six Dalhousie University students receive Canada’s largest science, technology, engineering and math scholarship

Six Dalhousie university students have been named recipients of Canada’s most coveted undergraduate science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) scholarships - the Schulich Leader Scholarship.

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