Department of Computing and New Media Technologies
TRAINING TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS
The Computing and New Media Technologies (CNMT) department empowers students to succeed in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Small classes with highly qualified faculty gives our students an edge. Their learning takes place in state-of-the-art classrooms and labs.
But what sets us apart is the engagement between students and faculty. We go beyond the coursework. CNMT majors gets hands-on in design and solutions. They collaborate and innovate on a range of topics from game design to information security.
Putting Skills into Practice
Our faculty empower students to gain project experiences early and often. The department is focused on innovating and connecting students to the skills they need to become in-demand technology professionals.
Center for Cybersecurity Studies and Advanced Research
We take innovation seriously. Our new nationally-certified Cybersecurity Studies Center provides a dynamic learning lab where students can work on meaningful, next-gen projects and build out their personal portfolio. Help shape the future of cybersecurity and digital forensics.
Internships
The department collaborates with local industries to place our students into well-paid internships and jobs. Regional partners include the Sentry IT co-op, Skyward Scholars, Wildcard Corp., and more! Qualified students can build practical work skills and real-world experience before graduation. Thrive in a team environment working in exciting fields and putting your course knowledge to work!
Undergraduate Research
Students are encouraged to participate in dynamic faculty research projects. Have a concept you want to apply and present on? Consider independent or faculty-mentored computing research in our annual Undergraduate Research Symposium!
Highly Versatile Programs
Majors, Minors, and Certificates
The Department of Computing and New Media Technologies offers a mix of in-person and online programs in various areas of computing. You can choose from a mix of majors, minors, and certificates to find your fit in the fast-evolving computing field.
US Dollars98,500
Median Salary
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23Percent
Growth through 2031
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85Percent
Hired from Internship
“You get mentorship straight from your professors. The club activities really help you in terms of building that confidence and the communication skills you need.”
Anika Neela ’19
In the News
Career Support
We are committed to your success by providing scholarships, faculty advising and support for navigating your academic career, and beyond.
Department Scholarships
Students received over $26,000 in financial support last academic year, thanks to generous support of local and regional partners who believe in the quality outcomes of the UW-Stevens Point Department of Computing and New Media Technologies.
Shared Interests
We strive to foster camaraderie between members interested in computer science and keep up with the ever-changing flow of information within the field.
Computer Science Club of UWSP:
Advisory Board
The Computing and New Media Technologies (CNMT) Advisory Board is central in serving as points of contact for securing hands-on work experiences in the form of internships, part-time work, and capstone experiences for students. We partner closely with business leaders from across the region to ensure we offer a student-centered technical training that meets industry needs.
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Meet Your Faculty
Faculty in the Department of Computing and New Media Technologies have extensive experience and are committed to providing individual attention in small classes. Students benefit from our longstanding partnerships with technology business leaders.
Tomi Heimonen
- Associate Professor
- Chair, Department of Computing and New Media Technologies
- Academic Director, M.S. Cybersecurity online degree program
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Chad Johnson
- Assistant Professor
- Coordinator, Digital Forensics and Recovery Analysis Lab
715-346-2120
Tim Krause
- Professor
- Academic director, B.S. Applied Computing online degree
- Academic director, M.S. Information Technology Management online degree
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