Welcome to The University of Texas at Austin Department of Computer Science (UTCS) Friends of Computer Science (FoCS) program – a synergistic convergence of computer science academia, industry and student talent for mutual benefit.

Program Features Available to Only to Petabyte-level FoCS Partners:

• Customized events such as office hours, tech talks, info tables and coffee shop drops
• Multi-disciplinary events
• Logistics and publicity support for on-and-off campus events

Program Features Available to All FoCS Partners:

Collaboration

• Support of a top-ten ranked computer science teaching, research and innovation powerhouse that supports a vibrant economy
• Annual personalized strategy plan for communications, branding and relationship development
• Collaboration with College of Natural Sciences Career Services Center for standard recruiting services
• Facilitated access to faculty, research groups and students
• Access to technical reports
• Facilitated internships and externships
• Title scholarship opportunities

Connection

• Targeted talent acquisition
• Facilitated access to student organizations and outreach programs
• Personal introductions at numerous events
• Campus visits and meetings with faculty and students
• Networking with other industry affiliates

Visibility

• Brand building campaigns
• Web and print distribution of company profiles geared to the UTCS environment
• Recognition in UTCS publications
• FoCS web page with logos, overviews and downloadable company profiles
• Presentation opportunities
• Faculty Forum Lunches

Events 

• Wide range of scheduled events
• Invitations to FoCS-only events (Career Brunch, Spring Event)
• Meetings with faculty and lunch with the Chair
• Event sponsorship opportunities

Communications

• FoCS wall in high-traffic student area stocked with company profiles and collateral
• Complimentary subscriptions to UTCS publications
• Opt-in option to receive UTCS announcements and news
• Opt-in option to receive campus newsletter “@Texas,” “Research Alert” and other campus wide-resources
• Advance notice of Career Fair deadlines

Appreciation

• Recognition at events and in publications
• UTCS branded gifts

Convenience

• Free, close-in parking
• Gateway facilitation to other disciplines and interests on campus
• One-stop shop for CS recruiting and research collaborations

Financial Benefits

• Tax deduction
• Efficient use of company resources on campus