VMI Computer & Information Sciences

Given our evolving world that is now irrevocably instrumented and interconnected by computer networks, deeply embedded sensors, ever-developing user-centered devices and services, virtually infinite computing power, big data analyzers, and smart semi-autonomic decision-making, there is a need to broaden our historical perspective of ‘computer science.’ The Department of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS) is an evolutionary learning laboratory, rooted in the VMI mission, dedicated to preparing engaged learners endowed with computational thinking, knowledge, skills, and abilities to address real-world problems. We emphasize excellence in teaching and provide a dynamic program integrating teaching, scholarship, service, and cadet development. Our program is driven by an engaged faculty and innovative Computer and Information Sciences curricula with pervasive extensive practice. Rooted in the VMI mission, CIS aims to graduate the next generation of cyber leaders as citizen soldiers with the character, honor, acumen and knowledge to recognize and affect change; navigate ambiguity and surmount complexity; celebrate and benefit from diversity; and motivate and inspire teams to create useful societal and economic value.