College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences

The College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences empowers students to change the world by harnessing the power of information. You'll find new patterns in potential pandemics, critique political campaigns, and examine global marketing strategies. 

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Dive into the digital world

Every program at Simmons is taught by our nationally distinguished faculty who combine practical and academic experience for teaching excellence. Real-world research experience is a key part of a Simmons STEM education. You'll work with faculty to design powerful websites, forecast financial markets, and develop advanced economic and mathematical models.  

Employers recognize the remarkable skills of a Simmons graduate. You'll be sought after as a decision-maker, adeptly analyzing information and creating dynamic solutions. Our students enter this exciting, expanding digital world with a sophisticated skill set, eminently qualified for careers as marketing executives, accountants, web developers, digital librarians, programmers, data analysts, and more.

Contact Information

For more information or to ask a question, please reach out!

Professor Naresh Agarwal, School of Library and Information Science

Our Faculty

You’ll study with faculty who are thought-leaders and award winners, researchers and professionals in their fields.

About the College

Mission, Vision and Values

Learn more about how the College faculty and staff approach their work on behalf of students.

Statement of Solidarity for Racial Justice

Read the College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences' statement of solidarity for racial justice.

Current Faculty Resources

Information for our current faculty, including professional development requests.

Recent News

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Recent SLIS graduate Danita Callender '23MS was selected by faculty to receive the Kenneth R. Shaffer Outstanding Student Award, which acknowledges a student with impressive scholarship and leadership potential. We caught up with Callender for her thoughts on her time...

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On March 17 at the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) in Toronto, Professor of Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics Nanette Veilleux received the Computing Research Association-Education (CRA-E) Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award . This award recognizes faculty members...

Passionate Leaders Project Students Spring 2023

The Passionate Leaders Project (PLP) supports Simmons undergraduates by enriching their academic and professional interests beyond the confines of the classroom. Students may request up to $4,000 to support their research, internships, and creative endeavors. This semester's cohort is producing...

Spectrum Scholarship Recipients Maria Lee ’23, Marian Candelaria ’23, and Caitlin Abadir-Mullally ’23

The American Library Association (ALA) recently awarded Spectrum scholarships to 60 exceptional students throughout the country pursuing library degrees. Spectrum scholarships help support diversity, equity, and inclusion in library and information science. This year, five Simmons SLIS students received the...

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