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Friends of Computer Science

The Friends of UH Computer Science ProgramThe Friends of UH Computer Science Program is a partnership program between the university and corporations. The program is designed to meet the needs of industry and give companies the opportunity to have a greater impact in the development of the computer science workforce. Corporate members of this program will have greater access to students, faculty resources and increased visibility within the university community. The UH Department of Computer Science is internationally recognized for its research in biomedical informatics, cyber-physical systems, data analytics, high performance computing, gaming, graphics, security and visualization. Graduates from the UHCS program are employed in industries across the economic spectrum, including technology, energy, health and finance.

Terabyte Package - $10,000

  • Includes all benefits from Megabyte and Gigabyte Packages
  • Premium placement at the Career Fairs
  • Designated Computer Science representative to assist with recruiting
  • Meetings with students with desired academic profile
  • Access to expertise in Department research labs
  • Opportunity for additional recognition with named events, facilities, or scholarships
  • Periodic invitations for articles in the CS Now! Newsletter

Fair Market Value of $1,000 covers the Fall and Spring Career Fair.

Gigabyte Package - $5,000

  • Includes all benefits from Megabyte Package
  • Priority placement for the Career Fairs
  • Assistance in organizing recruitment visits
  • Invitations to submit a real world programming project  for solution-based coursework
  • Invitations to deliver “Computer Science in Practice” seminars
  • Visits with Student Organizations

Fair Market Value of $1,000 covers the Fall and Spring Career Fair.

Megabyte Package - $2,500

  • Reserved placement for the Fall and Spring Career Fairs
  • Unlimited posting of positions on CS student lists
  • Recognition of partnership
    • Department Newsletters (2-3 annually)
    • Annual Computer Science Calendar
    • Computer Science department webpage
  • Invitations to Computer Science events such as Fall Welcome, Programming Projects Showcase, Alumni Mixers, etc.

Fair Market Value of $1,000 covers the Fall and Spring Career Fair.


To join the program or for more information, please contact:

Olivia Thompson
Chief Development Officer, Advancement & Alumni
onthomps@central.uh.edu
713-743-8026


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