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Deploying computing for the common good
UMass Amherst is committed to a vision of computing for the common good, where future leaders leverage data and information ethically. By supporting the Manning College of Information and Computer Sciences, you Accelerate impact—thank you!
In the spotlight
“It is not enough to drive the state of the art forward, making computing ever more powerful. We need to do more to ensure the safety of the technology we create.”
Strategic Priorities
Building on our remarkable successes over the past decade, we have identified five priority areas essential to preparing the next generation of leaders in computing, recruiting and retaining top-tier faculty, and advancing research and programming to promote the common good. Your support matters. Make a gift today.
These positions help us retain top faculty and give them what they need to pursue promising research avenues. They also allow CICS to attract new faculty in areas that represent the future of computing and advance the college’s mission. For more information, please contact dbiancamano [at] uma-foundation [dot] org (Dave Biancamano).
The UCA Program allows undergraduates to enrich the learning experience for their peers, assist faculty with course management, and develop professional and leadership skills. CICS intends to expand this program to keep pace with the college’s growth.
The New Voices in Computer Science Scholarship is a four-year renewable award designed to support first-year undergraduate students admitted to the computer science major who have limited experience in the computer science field.
PIT@UMass empowers students, faculty and community members from across campus to promote the common good in a technology-driven world through innovative academic programs that provide opportunities to think critically about responsible technology.
This 90,000-square-foot facility, set to open in 2025, will bring together students and faculty in classrooms, research labs, and community spaces designed to inspire creativity and collaboration in service of the common good.
Accelerate progress
In the spotlight
“When it comes to giving, I reflect on all that CICS has given to me both in and outside of the classroom. I want to help foster the next generation and support them so that they can have the same opportunities I had.”
