Throughout her four-year college career, Megan Carter Shepherd ’94 broke records with the Mary Washington swim team, winning championships and earning a top spot in the Capital Athletic Conference. But Goolrick Pool wasn’t the only place she made a splash. Double majoring in math and computer science, Shepherd dove into numbers, equations and formulas – […]
Department of Computer Science
UMW Pathway Provides Grad-Level Engineering Opportunities
Engineers share a lot in common with superheros. The latter leap tall buildings in a single bound, fight evil-doers and travel faster than a speeding bullet. The former design sustainable and safe infrastructure, combat cyber-crime and create signals that move at lightning speed. UMW students aren’t caped crusaders, but they need to be prepared to […]
Computer Science Major Programs Success Through Liberal Arts
On the rust-colored Rappahannock River four days a week, each pull must be perfect, said UMW men’s rowing team captain Corey Staier. The height of his hand. The length of the stroke through the still morning water. Every muscle engages. It’s about power, focus and timing. Staier is just as intense on campus, where he […]
