Why study Computer Science at MC?
Computing drives innovation in the sciences, ranging from medical research to climate change modeling to military applications and everything in between. It’s a discipline that touches almost everything we do. The Computer Science major develops foundational problem-solving skills that lead to success in a wide range of disciplines. In Maryville College classrooms, Computer Science majors learn to use mathematical and computational thinking to solve real-world problems by combining proficiency in programming with an understanding of systems and algorithms. Outside the classroom, students can extend their expertise by joining clubs like MC3D, where 3D printing is explored, and the Computer Programming Team that prepares students to compete against their peers at other institutions. Diverse opportunities await our students – we welcome you to begin your path with us!
Meet a Current Scot
Jonathan Meystrik
Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee
Being able to see a problem and come up with a solution to that problem is why Jonathan chose Computer Science as his major. “I have always loved building and creating things that make life easier, and that’s exactly what computer science does,” said the McGill Scholar, Scots Science Scholar and a member of the men’s soccer team. “There are also so many different fields that you can take Computer Science into.”
Jonathan recently completed an internship at Bryant Manufacturing and plans to earn a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at a transfer school in Germany and work with Sealine on private yacht computer systems.
Meet a Recent Grad
Evan Ezell ’18
CURRENTLY: Ph.D. student at the University of Tennessee and ORNL Graduate Research Assistant
Evan recently earned a master’s degree in Computer Science from UTK and is now pursuing a doctorate while working as a graduate research assistant in the Geospatial Artificial Intelligence Group at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). He interned with ORNL as an MC student and worked on several complex projects.
“Today, my research is focused on big data, data mining and machine learning with applicability to geography and economics,” he said. “Maryville College prepared me extremely well; the liberal arts education I received provided an excellent foundation in computer science while not neglecting the connections to other fields of study. The College taught me not to just use a skill to provide a service but rather to think about the broader implications of my work.”
