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Mathematics, Computer Science, 
and Physics 

Computer skills, quantitative skills, and knowledge about the physical sciences - all of which are important parts of the education students  receive in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics at Converse College.

In addition to offering many learning experiences for students who take classes that meet the College's general education requirements, the department offers majors in Mathematics and Computer Science, as well as minors in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science.

All students graduating from Converse College must take a mathematics course as part of the General Education Program. Students may fulfill this requirement by taking an exemption test.

DEGREES OFFERED

B.A. in Mathematics
B.A. in Computer Science
B.S. in Math and Computer Science

Minors in Math and Computer Science are also offered.

A complete description of these degrees and their requirements are available in the college catalog.
FACULTY

James A. Hymas
Chair and Associate Professor of Mathematics
B.S., M.S., D.A., Idaho State University

Jean E. Dunbar
Professor of Mathematics
B.A., Erskine College
M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University


Peter H. Brown
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
B.A., Williams College
M.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Grace Elena Méndez
Associate Professor of Physics

B.S., State University of New York
M.A., Ph.D., Duke University



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jim.hymas@converse.edu 
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Recent computer science/math internships include positions with the following companies/organizations:
  • NASA
  • Kennedy Space Center
  • Cryovac
  • Datastream
  • Flagstar
  • Hewlett-Packard
  • Lockwood Greene
  • Milliken & Company
  • QS/1 Data Systems
  • City of New York Urban Corp.