The mission of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering is to support both educational and research programs to respond to the pressing computing and information technology needs of society. The department strives to instill excellence in scholarship and educate a diverse group on the theoretical, technical, social and ethical facets of the field. We cultivate diverse and strong research programs with significant impacts on our society, economy and environment. Finally, we serve the state, country, and its public and private sectors through active engagement, outreach, and direct services.