It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Department of Computer Science at the University of Victoria.
We are home to dynamic and active leaders in a broad range of research areas, including long standing areas such as digital systems, data bases, networks, software engineering, theoretical computer science, and computer graphics as well as newer, multidisciplinary areas such as music information retrieval and computer games. As reflected by our academic programs and student and faculty activities, our department has made a strong and continuing commitment to engagement with our students, our colleagues in other academic disciplines, and to the expanding circles of our local, regional, and international communities
We are proud of the accomplishments of our faculty, students, and alumni. Together, they have established our department as a world-class presence in computer science, software engineering, and IT, and as an important contributor to Victoria’s and Canada’s vibrant information economy.
As you explore the department's website, I stress our continued commitment to the highest levels of excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement as we strive to further the profoundly positive impact of computer science on the future of our world.
Sue Whitesides
Chair, Computer Science Department
January 2010