Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics
BU's Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics, led by 22 full-time faculty members holding doctoral degrees from a number of prestigious institutions, is committed to preparing graduates for rewarding careers in mathematics, computer science, statistics and computer forensics. In addition to teaching, faculty members are active in various research areas, publish articles and textbooks regularly, and maintain strong connections to local industry.
The department also offers a program supporting teacher certification in secondary education mathematics, as well as career-enhancing minors in statistics and computer science, including a web development track.
Our computer science program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Phone: (410) 347-7700.
- BU's 17th Annual High School Programming Contest — April 10, 2012
- Ten reasons to major in computer science
- U.S. Department of Labor projects software engineering to be one of the fastest growing occupations through 2018
Who to contact
Chairperson
Curt Jones | (570) 389-4622
Secretary
Wendy Krum | (570) 389-4500
212 Benjamin Franklin Hall
Phone: (570) 389-4500
Fax: (570) 389-3599
Faculty Spotlight
John Riley, professor of mathematics, computer science and statistics, was recently published, “Recycling in Vista®,” in the Journal of Digital Forensic Practice, Volume 3, Number 1, March 2010.