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Computer Science

a student with a virtual reality headset
a student with a virtual reality headset

The Department of Computer Science is an integral part of the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ College liberal arts curriculum. Our department's faculty have a wide range of research interests and all share a dedication to undergraduate teaching. We feature a collaborative environment where students work closely with professors in the classroom and on research projects. We seek to provide our students with a strong foundation that blends theory with practice, and our graduates leave equally well-prepared for industry and for graduate school.  

ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ students have a wealth of opportunities to be involved with computer science through our student-run CS clubs; summer research fellowships with department faculty; study abroad opportunities; programming competitions; internships with local companies; or volunteering with  or .  Our students conduct research not only with professors, but also through Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) around the country and the St. Jude Summer Plus program.

 

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Faculty & Staff

Nate Phillips
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Kate Collier
Departmental Assistant
Jessica Cowan
Part-time Instructor of Computer Science
Phillip Kirlin
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Chair of Data Analytics
Sean Kugele
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
D. Brian Larkins
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Director of Fellowships and Undergraduate Research
Betsy Sanders
Professor of Computer Science
Matt Superdock
Assistant Professor
Catie Welsh
Associate Professor of Computer Science, Chair
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Best Overall and Best Story
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Best Art - Demo
Game Jam Intro
Judging
Judging

A group of students from the Computer Science Club at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ College during the 2025 Game Jam event, in which they designed, developed, and showcased their games.  The event was organized by Professor Jace King (Computer Science) and by Computer Science Club President Matar Anas '25 and Jessie Chau '27. Trieu Khang Trat '28 won the competition, which also featured a guest talk from renowned game designer and developer Cole Medeiros, organized by Dr. Ricardo Martins (Media Studies). Throughout the Jam, students received guidance and support from both Professor King and Dr. Sean Kugele (Computer Science), who helped them bring their game ideas to life.

Departmental News and Events

A business major with an interest in marketing, Addison Leonard native recently completed an internship with ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and will travel to Prague in the spring.
Senior computer science major Abbie Seale worked on a project with University of North Texas researchers last summer, and their research will be published in a special volume focusing on state-of-the-art technologies.
Economics and mathematics major Drishti Bhatia ’26 presented the winning pitch at the recent ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ College Venture Challenge, gaining the $15,000 Grand Prize to help launch PlatePlan, which she co-founded with business major Winston Gasch ’26.