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 Rhodes 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.  

Rhodes 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 CodeCrew or Camp Codette.  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

Departmental News and Events

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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.
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Economics and mathematics major Drishti Bhatia ’26 presented the winning pitch at the recent Rhodes College Venture Challenge, gaining the $15,000 Grand Prize to help launch PlatePlan, which she co-founded with business major Winston Gasch ’26.
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Rhodes College hosted the annual meeting of the Tennessee Academy of Science (TAS) on campus in November, and several Rhodes students received awards for their research. Dr. Gregory Vieira, assistant professor of physics at Rhodes, served as local arrange
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