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Computer Science

a student with a virtual reality headset

The Department of Computer Science is an integral part of the º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø 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.  

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø 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

Kate Collier
Departmental Assistant
Jace King
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 and Chair of Computer Science
Betsy Sanders
Professor of Computer Science
Addison Schwamb
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Matt Superdock
Assistant Professor
Best Overall and Best Story
Best Overall and Best Story
Best art - Demo
Best Art - Demo
Game Jam Intro
Judging
Judging

A group of students from the Computer Science Club at º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø 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

º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø college computer science majors Karti Bomb ’27, Jack Seigerman ’26, and Juan Perdomo ’27 were members of winning teams at the 36-hour City of Memphis Hackathon.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø College welcomes eight new full-time faculty to its ranks for the 2025-2026 academic year, bringing talent in a number of specialties, from chemistry to interdisciplinary humanities to computer science.
º£½ÇÂÒÂ×רÇø CubeSat named RHOK-SAT has been delivered to NASA’s Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston, where it will wait for liftoff this summer.