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Mathematics & Computer Science

Mathematics & Computer Science

Mathematics is the foundation of the physical sciences and a tool of virtually all disciplines. The Mathematics and Computer Science Department endeavors to develop in students not only a solid foundation in analytic thinking but also an appreciation of the nature of mathematics itself. The discipline of computer science becomes ever more fascinating as computing grows in significance in our daily lives. Mastery of fundamental computing principles is essential as we step into the increasingly virtual future. Courses in this department strive to give students proficiency in mathematics and computer science as well as to foster a spirit of creativity, enterprise, and ethical responsibility. In the liberal arts and sciences tradition, the department emphasizes breadth of knowledge and flexibility.

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    Student Team Advances to Finals!
    On Saturday, October 1, five computer science majors (Ari Bornstein, captain; Avery Erwin-McGuire, alternate captain; Owen Lehmer; Tony Huckestein; and Anna Bialek) competed against other Maryland college teams in the [...]

    Student Team advances in Cyber Challenge
    For six hours on Sunday, Sept. 11, five computer science majors (Ari Bornstein, captain; Avery Erwin-McGuire, alternate captain; Owen Lehmer; Tony Huckestein; and Jeremy Schatten) competed against other Maryland college [...]

    Edible Turing Machines
    The Theory of Computation class spent part of reading day making an edible Turing Machine out of cupcakes and decorating icing.  Yumm..

    ACM Programming Contest
    Students Ari Bornstein, Julian Irwin, and Owen Lehmer participated in the regional ACM programming contest at Johns Hopkins University.