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Physics, Computer Science and Engineering

Hands-on Experience Right From the Start

Effectively use the technology of today as you combine principles from multiple disciplines to glorify God by applying your insights to meet people’s needs.

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Courses of Study

»Computer Science Major

Hone your skills through building and updating desktop machines in the science computer lab from raw components and collaborate with faculty using cutting-edge computer science methods.

»Data Science Major

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

»Electrical Engineering Major

Master the complexities that go into the design, building, and maintenance of electrical control systems, machinery, and equipment.

»Physics Major

Explore the most basic principles at work in the physical universe and apply this knowledge to glorify God by meeting 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

  • AFLAC
  • Alliance Advisory Group
  • American Center for Law & Justice
  • Athletes in Action
  • Cardone Industries
  • Cisco
  • CompassCare Pregnancy
  • Corning
  • Datatel
  • Deloitte
  • Department of Defense
  • First National Bank Mozambique
  • Fisher-Price
  • Frito-Lay
  • Gelia, Inc.
  • Goodville Mutual
  • HSBC Bank
  • Hyatt Regency
  • IBM
  • Liberty Mutual
  • Lockheed Martin
  • M & T Bank
  • Mercy Corps
  • Merrill Lynch
  • Minolta
  • Morgan Stanley
  • Nordstrom
  • Paychex
  • Pfizer
  • Polo Ralph Lauren
  • PPL
  • QVC
  • Raytheon
  • Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
  • SIL
  • The Buffalo Bills
  • The Federal Reserve Bank
  • The Salvation Army
  • The Vanguard Group
  • The World Bank
  • TIAA-CREF
  • Travelers Group
  • U.S. Air Force
  • Wolfram Research, Inc.
  • Wycliffe
  • Yahoo!

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
mim.case@houghton.edu
Paine 219
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Brandon Hoffman

Professor of Physics and Chair of the Dept. of Physics, Computer Science, and Engineering
585.567.9235
Brandon.Hoffman@houghton.edu
Paine 107
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Wei Hu

Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
585.567.9612
Wei.Hu@houghton.edu
Paine 213A
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Katrina Koehler

Assistant Professor
katrina.koehler@houghton.edu
Paine 108
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Carmen McKell

Associate Professor of Data Science
carmen.mckell@houghton.edu
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Ki R. Shin

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
ki.shin@houghton.edu
Paine 209B
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Mark Yuly

Professor of Physics
585.567.9282
Mark.Yuly@houghton.edu
Paine 106
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Jie Zhao

Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
jie.zhao@houghton.edu
Paine Science Building
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