Founded in March 2024, the College of Connected Computing (CCC) represents a bold initiative to advance computing education and research across disciplines. As the first new college at Vanderbilt since 1981, the CCC builds upon the university's historic strengths while preparing students to excel in a world increasingly shaped by computational thinking, artificial intelligence, and data science.
The CCC embodies Vanderbilt's commitment to addressing society's most complex challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. By connecting computing with diverse fields—from medicine and engineering to the arts and humanities—the college creates unique opportunities for innovation that crosses traditional boundaries.
Central to the CCC's mission is the recognition that computational thinking has become essential across all disciplines. The college will prepare students not only with technical skills but also with the ethical framework and contextual understanding needed to deploy technology responsibly in the service of humanity.
Research at the CCC tackles pressing challenges in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, and computational methods across fields.
The college also serves as a hub for partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations, translating academic insights into real-world solutions. These collaborations create pathways for students to engage with practical applications of their education while contributing to technological advancement.
Through its educational programs and research initiatives, the CCC aims to expand access to computing education and careers. As computing continues to transform every aspect of our world, the College of Connected Computing stands at the forefront of preparing students and advancing knowledge for a future where computational thinking drives innovation and positive change across society.