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Theorem of the Day

One-page poster of an interesting theorem; updated daily.

Languages of the Month

Most popular programming languages; updated monthly.

Problem of the Fortnight

Check out the problems posted on the board to the left of the Sussman Room door. See if you can solve a fun problem your fellow students can't.

Wallpaper Art Credit

The wallpaper pattern displayed on the SCU Math/CS home page was discovered by Professor Frank Farris.

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Welcome!

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Santa Clara University is home to about 27 full and part-time faculty members and about 130 departmental majors and minors. In addition, all Santa Clara undergraduate students take at least one course in mathematics from our department.

SPRING 2013 NEWS & EVENTS

Math/CS Society Pizza Night

TBA. New officers for the student organization will be elected for next year. Any student interested in mathematics or computer science is welcome to come.
Math/CS Seniors: Post-graduation Reception

The Department will host a reception for graduates and families and friends after the graduation ceremony. It is held on the sidewalk on the west side of O'Connor Hall. Please bring your families there so you can introduce them to the faculty.
Problem Solving Seminar

Interested students should contact Prof. Scott.
Spring Departmental Colloquium Series

Tuesday afternoons, 3:50 - 4:50 pm, with light refreshments at 3:40. Speakers from on and off campus give presentations on various topics related to mathematics and computer science.
Bay Area Mathematical Adventures Talks (BAMA)

Santa Clara University, along with San Jose State University, hosts several talks each year by outstanding mathematicians. The talks are geared toward high school students interested in mathematics. More information can be found at http://www.mathematicaladventures.org
Noyce Teacher Scholarships

Available to students interested in pursuing a teaching career. These one-year scholarships will pay for almost 90% of the tuition and fees related to obtaining a teaching credential in the highly respected, fifth-year, post-baccalaureate program in the SCU Department of Education. Contact Professor McGinley with any questions. More information at http://www.scu.edu/ecppm/education/academics/noyce.cfm
Free Tutoring
- Sussman Room (check schedule on the blackboard opposite the door to O'Connor 31). Sponsored by Pi Mu Epsilon.
- Basement of Benson, 7-9pm Sunday through Thursday. Sponsored by the Drahmann Center.
Graders needed for MATH/CS courses

See the list in the Sussman Room. Students who have taken a course and received an A or B may apply. Contact the instructor directly.
News Archive

Old news and events here.

Contact Information

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053-0290
Tel: 1-408-554-4525

Departmental Office:
O'Connor Hall, Room 1
(Lower Level)
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS:
Feel free to contact Fr. Dennis Smolarski, SJ, Department Chair (1-408-554-4174), to speak with a faculty member when visiting campus or if you have questions about studying at Santa Clara.
APRIL PREVIEW DAY PRESENTATION:
The presentation (PDF file) given on April 13 and 14, 2013 can be found at this link.

Featured Articles

Follow the stories of our alumni Rick Scott '88, Annie Garrison '01, and Rebecca Glover '08.

Read about the research of SCU's Mathematics Professor George Mohler, and how math can be used to solve crimes.

Colloquium Series

Join us at the weekly colloquia on Tuesday afternoons.

Pi Mu Epsilon

Tutoring in mathematics is available to all students courtesy of student members of the Pi Mu Epsilon Honor Society. Check the schedule in the Sussman Room, O'Connor 31.

Math/CS Society

Stay tuned for further information about quarterly activities!

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Graduate Study

Five-year BS/MS program in CS: The Department collaborates with the Department of Computer Engineering to provide students the opportunity to complete a BS in computer science and an MS in computer engineering or software engineering in only five years.
Those interested in pursuing graduate study (i.e., a master's or doctor's degree) in computer engineering, software engineering, or applied mathematics are referred to programs offered by the Department of Computer Engineering or the Department of Applied Mathematics, both in the University's School of Engineering.