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About Our Faculty...

E. Hwang, Ph.D.
Author of a textbook on microprocessor design. Learn to design and implement real working microprocessors, and make cool apps for the iPhone with Dr. Hwang.

B. Kreaseck, Ph.D.
Compiler researcher at Argonne National Laboratory. Students working with Dr. Kreaseck have gotten summer internships at this prestigious national research lab.

C. Ng, Ph.D.
Dynamic web applications designer. Dr. Ng teaches students to build interactive eCommerce websites and data mining.

D. Lin, M.S.
Systems analyst and software engineer. Mr. Lin helps students learn to use CASE tools to design and manage large software systems.

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science provides a curriculum in mathematics and computer science as a cultural study for all liberal arts students, as a basic tool for the scientist, and as a preparation for graduate study and for teaching. Please click here to review our Degree Programs.

Department News		10 Best Jobs
Here is the latest CS department news: Department offers iPhone and iTouch software application programming instruction to students.		Wall Street Journal, January 26, 2009 Computer science is rated among the best 10 jobs… 1. Mathematician 2. Actuary 3. Statistician 4. Biologist 5. Software Engineer 6. Computer Systems Analyst 7. Historian 8. Sociologist 9. Industrial Designer 10. Accountant Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123119236117055127.html
Computer Science Job Outlook		Average Starting Salaries
The U.S. Department of Labor Projects Growth in CS Jobs Computer scientists are projected to be one of the fastest growing occupations over the next decade. Strong employment growth combined with a limited supply of qualified workers will result in excellent employment prospects for this occupation and a high demand for their skills. The computer scientists occupation is expected to grow 37 percent from 2006 to 2016, much faster than average for all occupations. Employment of these computer specialists is expected to grow as organizations continue to adopt and integrate increasingly sophisticated technologies. Job increases will be driven by very rapid growth in computer systems design and related services, which is projected to be one of the fastest growing industries in the U.S. economy. Source: http://www.bls.gov/oco/content/ocos042.stm		Wall Street Journal Computer science has a high starting salary… Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120707629451581051.html

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