Computer and Information Science

About

About Computer and Information Science

Penn Engineering is the birthplace of the modern computer. It was here that the ENIAC, the world’s first electronic, large-scale, general-purpose digital computer, was developed in 1946. Since this auspicious beginning more than five decades ago, the field of computer science at Penn has been marked by exciting innovations. For a timeline of notable CIS milestones, click here.

Why Penn CIS?
Computing powers almost everything in the modern world, from AI to mobile payments to ride sharing to animation. At Penn Engineering, we teach you how to build what’s inside the device. The Department of Computer and Information Science (CIS) offers several degrees and joint programs, including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Digital Media Design, and Computer Engineering. Learn more about CIS at Penn Engineering in this video featuring students and faculty.