Master of Science [M.S] [Agricultural Biology] From New Mexico State University

Students are prepared for careers in research, extension, teaching, private consulting, industry, and government or to continue in a broad range of Ph.D. programs. Specific career opportunites include positions as agricultural consultants, technical and sales representatives for industry, state departments of agriculture and USDA specialists, agricultural extension agents, industry research and environmental technicians.

Many of our graduates with a B.S. degree in Agricultural Biology will pursue advanced degrees in the sciences or prepare for admittance to professional schools (medical, dental, etc.). A diverse undergraduate degree program is offered with four separate options that allow students to tailor their program for careers in the commercial sector, such as agricultural consulting and pest management or for careers with county, state, or federal agencies as research technicians, land managers, extension agents and more. Our graduate degrees in Agricultural Biology prepare students for careers with government agencies, academic research, and industry.

The Mission of the Computer Science Department is to provide formal education in the core disciplines of computer science, as well as to prepare our graduates for research, development and academic careers. The department offers specific expertise in several research areas, such as bioinformatics, artificial intelligence and knowledge representation, software engineering and programming languages, computer and wireless networks, data mining and machine learning, game design and human-computer interaction, high performance computing, theory of computing, computer architectures, and assistive technologies. A number of laboratories have been established to coordinate research activities, including the Knowledge representation, Logic and Advanced Programming (KLAP) laboratory, the Programming Languages, Environments, and Automated Software Engineering (PLEASE) laboratory, the Play and Interactive Experiences for Learning (PIxL) lab, the Database Management and Data Mining laboratory, and the Network and Systems Optimization laboratory. The Department members are also directing the CREST Center for Research Excellence in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, offering educational and research opportunities in bioinformatics.

The Vision of the Computer Science Department is to be internationally recognized for innovative scholarship in Computer Science and in knowledge domains at the intersection between Computer Science and other disciplines. The Computer Science Department will be a recognized leader in the education of the computing workforce, with a student population reflecting the richness and diversity of backgrounds, traditions, beliefs, and professional objectives of the people of New Mexico.