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About the Department

Computers are important to all parts of the economy, and the number of careers that involve work with computers is constantly expanding. As a student in the Information and Computing Studies Department, you'll take courses to prepare you for careers that involve maintaining computer software and hardware, installing and maintaining computer networks and working with a variety of computer applications. And you'll get an opportunity to complete a cooperative work experience, giving you hands-on experience in your field prior to graduation.

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  • NTID faculty member looks to improve accessibility
    1/11/2013
    Posted 1/11/2013

    Raja Kushalnagar, an instructional faculty member in NTID’s Information and Computing Studies Department, has received a $20,000 stipend to develop policy and design recommendations for inclusive virtual peer communities for students with sensory disabilities. The award, from the Time Warner Research Program, aims to increase understanding of the political and social benefits and challenges that face digital technologies in the home, office, classroom and community. Kushalnagar expects to complete his paper in May.

    “I have experienced first-hand the effect of policy and laws on boosting access through technology, such as video relay service,” he says. “I am interested in advocating for full access through accessible and inclusive technology.”

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