With the support of faculty mentorship, Connor Everetts BS ’26 researched and developed techniques to help older adults learn basic and advanced computing. The project earned him an invitation to present at the Murdock College Science Research Conference.
As the Marion County District Attorney office’s first data specialist, Nick Kachanyuk MS ’21 is sharing pertinent data with the public including crime statistics and cases filed.
Elana Greenberg BA ’21 MS ’22 credits Willamette’s Career Center with helping her land a position with Hewlett Packard. As a data analyst, she connects the human element to the company’s earnings, elevating the user experience.
As part of Microsoft’s Azure Edge Observability and AI team, Cameron Bayer MS ’24 maintains and improves one of the world’s largest cloud computing platforms – which is used by countless companies and individuals.
“That’s why I really love going to a liberal arts college. I can learn from these courses and then I can use my computer science knowledge and technical skills to make something that is helpful for everyone.”
Willamette’s annual Data Fest, which brings together students from eight Oregon universities, is a 48 hour data analysis competition. Students work in teams to complete a project and win prizes.
Delve into various computing-related topics in a relaxed setting through TechBytes. At these biweekly department events, students and faculty are welcome to present, discuss, and chat over pizza.
Start your career a full year earlier, save yourself time and tuition, and earn your degrees faster with an accelerated program. Willamette’s 3+1 BS/MS program helps ambitious students reach their potential.
As a liberal arts university, Willamette emphasizes the soft skills employers value alongside the technical knowledge needed to excel in a changing world. By focusing on putting data into context, students learn how data analysis can be used to make real world change.
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Willamette's programs in computer science and data science offer a comprehensive education that spans multiple disciplines. By integrating ethics and creativity into our curriculum, we prepare graduates to navigate the complexities of big data and human-centered computing.