Image
The Dematteis School is proud to announce the opening of the new Science & Innovation Center - home to new engineering and computer science labs including:
- Big Data, Robotics, Computer Architecture, UNIX Systems and Graphics, Virtual Reality, Bioengineering, Tissue Culture, Industrial Engineering, Prototype “makerspace,” and more.
Our Programs
The DeMatteis School offers undergraduate and graduate programs as well as experiential learning opportunities in a variety of areas through our Engineering and Computer Science departments.
Take a Virtual Tour
Can’t make it to campus? Visit our virtual tour and see what makes the DeMatteis School so special.
Hands-On Learning
Facilities
From the very start of your undergraduate career, at the DeMatteis School you'll have access to state-of-the-art technologies, machinery, and equipment.
About the School
The DeMatteis School currently serves approximately 785 students pursuing bachelor's degrees and 60 pursuing master’s degrees. The rapid and sustained growth we have experienced over the past seven years is the result of a great demand for graduates who have the skills and knowledge required to work in the technical sector and to contribute immediately to a company's mission in the marketplace.
Learn More About the DeMatteis School
See All Our VideosGet More Info
Loading...
The Latest
Students Dive Deep into Summer Research
How did you spend your summer vacation? Twenty-one students from the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science will answer “in the lab” ̶ exactly where they wanted to be. Celebrating its seventh year, the Advanced Summer Program in Research (ASPiRe) allows select engineering and computer science students to work full-time with faculty advisors for 10 weeks on in-depth research projects, beginning in late May.
Sisterhood in STEM
Fifteen first-year engineering and computer science students at Hofstra University are spending part of their summer exploring their fields and learning more about career opportunities as part of a program designed to help women succeed in STEM.
Hofstra Joins AI Training Program for Women in STEM
While everyone is talking about artificial intelligence, Hofstra is doing something about it. The University has joined with Break Through Tech to provide advanced and practical training for women and nonbinary students in this fast-emerging field.
DeMatteis School Receives National Grant for Operating System Development
Jianchen Shan, Hofstra assistant professor of computer science, received a National Science Foundation grant to develop a high-performance cloud operating system (OS) that can adapt to the dynamic cloud environment.
Awards
The DeMatteis School Honored for Diversity
The Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science was recognized for its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), earning bronze-level distinction this year for the second time.
Programs
Master of Science in Data Science
The Master of Science in Data Science is a collaboration between the departments of computer science and mathematics, and launched in the fall of 2021. The degree prepares students for advanced careers in data engineering, quantitative research, machine learning, and data analytics.
DeMatteis School Events
News
Contact the School
Our Office
103 Weed Hall
133 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549
Phone: (516) 463-6301
Fax: (516) 463-4939
Email: DeMatteisSchool@hofstra.edu
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Dean: Dr. Sina Rabbany
Associate Dean: Dr. David Rooney
Assistant Dean: Elizabeth Downey
Administrative Assistant to the Dean: Lynne Espiritu
Dept. of Engineering Chairperson: Dr. Richard J. Purzer: 104A Weed Hall - 516-463-6019
Dept. of Computer Science Chairperson: Dr. Gerda Kamberova: Adams Hall 114 - 516-463-5775