Physics, Computer Science and Engineering

Hands-on Experience Right From the Start

Glorify God by using science and technology to solve real-life research problems and meet people’s needs.  “Learn by doing” through a multiyear research or design project that requires you to use principles and skills from multiple disciplines.

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Courses of Study

»Computer Science Major

Study software design from theory, to design, development, and application.

»Data Science Major

Combine technical expertise with hands-on learning master the art of identifying and extracting meaning from numbers. 

»Physics Major

Reveal God’s glory by exploring the most basic principles at work in the physical universe.

»Applied Physics (Engineering emphasis)

Apply engineering and physics principles to meet people’s needs.

Minors available in Computer Science, Data Science and Physics

Careers in Computer Science, Physics and Engineering

A Houghton degree opens doors to a variety of careers, and our alumni can be found working in a wide range of positions.

Where They’re Working

  • Carrier Corporation
  • Clemson University
  • Corning Incorporated
  • D3 Engineering
  • General Dynamics
  • Global Foundries
  • Harvard University Medical Center
  • Laboratory for Laser Energetics
  • Lockheed Martin
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Newgrange Design
  • Rochester Precision Optics
  • Xylem Inc.

Grad Schools Attended

  • Alfred University
  • Babson College
  • Baylor University
  • Boston College
  • Boston University
  • Clarkson University
  • College for Financial Planning
  • Cornell University
  • Dallas Theological Seminary
  • Duke University
  • Eastern University
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Georgia Southern University
  • Harvard Business School
  • Harvard University
  • Indiana Wesleyan University
  • Ithaca College
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • Jones International University
  • Keller’s School of Management
  • Loyola College
  • Masdar Institute
  • Nazareth College
  • NC State University
  • New Jersey Institute of Technology
  • Niagara University
  • North Central University
  • Ohio State University
  • Oregon State University
  • Penn State
  • Pittsburgh University
  • Purdue University
  • Robert Morris University
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Rutgers University
  • St. Bonaventure University
  • St. John Fisher College
  • SUNY Albany
  • Syracuse University
  • Temple University
  • University of Buffalo
  • University of Chicago
  • University of Denver
  • University of Maryland College Park
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Minnesota
  • University of Rochester
  • University of South Florida
  • University of Texas at Dallas
  • University of Virginia
  • University of Wyoming
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Washington State University
  • Western Michigan University

Faculty and Staff

Miriam Case

Academic Departments Coordinator
585.567.9280
Paine 219
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Brandon Hoffman

Professor of Physics
585.567.9235
Paine 107
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Katrina Koehler

Assistant Professor
Paine 108
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Carmen McKell

Associate Professor of Data Science
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Mark Yuly

Professor of Physics
585.567.9282
Paine 106
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Jie Zhao

Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Data Science
Paine Science Building
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