Math & Computer Science Department
If you're interested in shaping the future of computers and the people who work with them, the computer science programs at Webster will give you a competitive edge in your career. You may pursue specialized study in information technology or information management. Cutting-edge courses include topics such as Web management and e-commerce applications. Webster's cooperative education program has earned a strong reputation among corporations. Our students are in high demand. Many receive jobs upon graduation.
To unravel complex mathematical problems, you will get to work in small teams and side-by-side with your instructors. Many students choose a double major such as math and computer science, an effective combination for many career choices.
Al Cawns
Chair & Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7127
cawnsae@webster.edu
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Professor Al Cawns has a A.B.D. in Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University
Ft. Lauderdale, a M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Missouri - Rolla
( Missouri Science and Technology), M.E. Administration Washington University, a B.
S. in Mechanical Engineering With highest honors University of Missouri - Rolla (
Missouri Science and Technology) , and a A. B. in Mathematics from Drury College [
Drury University] Springfield, Missouri. Al's areas of teaching include database operating
systems, computer security and computer architecture. His areas of research are in
database and information systems.
Brenda Boyce
Associate Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7570
boycebk@webster.edu
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Brenda Boyce received her B.S. in Chemistry and B.S. in Biology from Quincy Unversity
and her M.S. in Management Information Systems from The University of Missouri. Brenda's
areas of teaching includes data structures, statistics, research methodology and systems
concepts.
Janet Kourik
Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7571
kourikjl@webster.edu
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Dr. Janet Kourik has a B.S.C.S. from Webster University, an M.A. from Webster University
and a Ph.D. from Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Kourik's areas of teaching include
database concepts and applications, information systems, operating systems, and distributed
systems. Janet's areas of research include databases and analytics, agile methods,
informatics, and computer science education. She has been published in the Journal of Business and Educational Leadership, Journal of Research in Higher Education, as well as national and international conference proceedings including ACM SIGMIS-CPR,
ACM SIGCSE, CSEET, CSEDU, ACM SIGUCCS, ITNG, and PICMET.
Ali Ovlia
Associate Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7878
aovlia@webster.edu
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Dr. Ali Ovlia has a B.S. in Marine Engineering, a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science
from University of Oklahoma and a Ph.D. in Management from Webster University. Dr.
Ovlia's areas of teaching include information systems, decision support systems, information
analysis data communications and networks architecture. Ali's areas of research include
systems modeling intelligence systems. His book Accounting Information System: The Crossroads of Accounting and IT was published in 2011.
Carol Schwab
Associate Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7177
schwabca@webster.edu
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Professor Carol Schwab has a B.S. in Mathematics & Education, a M.S. in Computer Education
from Webster University and a M.A. in Teaching (Mathematics & Computer Studies) from
Southeast Missouri State College (now University). Carol's areas of teaching include
mathematics and computer programming and her areas of research include mathematics
education in elementary schools.
Martha Smith
Associate Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7678
smithma@webster.edu
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Professor Martha Smith has a B.A. in Computer Science from Webster University, a M.S.
in Computer Science Distributed Systems from Webster University and a Ph.D. in Higher
Education from Saint Louis University (2012). Martha's areas of teaching include object-oriented
programming, data structures, database analysis design, & web usability and accessibility.
Martha's areas of research include underrepresentation of minorities in computer science
and human-computer interaction (HCI).
JiangPing Wang
Associate Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-8602
wang@webster.edu
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Dr. JiangPing Wang has a B.A. in Electrical Engineering from Chongqing University,
Chongqing, China, a M.S. in Information Systems from the University of Leeds, Leeds,
United Kingdom and a Ph.D. in Engineering Management from the Missouri University
of Science and Technology, Rolla, Missouri. Dr. Wang's areas of teaching include database
design, database applications, data warehousing, web databases, database in web services,
distributed application development, computer programming, operating systems and computer
architecture. His areas of research include database management systems, decision
support systems, business intelligence, e-commerce data processing, and software project
management. Dr. Wang has been published in Web Enabled Online Analytical Processing
for Intelligent Business Decision-Making and the proceedings of 10th Wuhan International
Conference on E-Business.
John Aleshunas
Associate Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7565
jalesh@webster.edu
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Professor John Aleshunas received his B.S. in Math from Carnegie Mellon, his M.S.
in Computer Science from Missouri Institute of Science and Technology and will receive
his Ph.D. (2012) from The University of Missouri, Saint Louis. John's areas of teaching
include data mining, systems analysis, database systems and computer security. John's
areas of research include evolutionary computation (genetic programming), machine
learning and sabermetrics. John has been published in the Proceedings of the Association for Computing Machinery Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference,
Dublin Ireland and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Congress on Evolutionary
Computation.
Larry Granda
Assistant Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7699
grandlar@webster.edu
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Dr. Larry Granda has a B.S. in Mathematics and B.A. in Philosophy from Webster University,
a M.A. in Mathematics from Saint Louis University and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from
Saint Louis University. Dr. Granda's area of teaching is mathematics and his area
of research is Low-Dimensional Topology. He has been published in Houston Journal of Mathematics and Journal of Knot Theory and Its Ramifications.
Pete Maher
Associate Dean
Professor, Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-8622
maherp@webster.edu
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Dr. Peter Maher has a B.S. in Mathematics, University of Wales, a M.S. Computer Science,
University of Wales and a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Emphasis in Artificial Intelligence)
from the University of Wales. Dr. Maher's areas of teaching include data structures
and algorithms, object oriented analysis and design and agile software development.
Peter's areas of research include agile development methodologies, software methodologies
for outsourcing companies, effective assessment techniques and management. He has
been published in Research in Higher Education Journal, IEEE-CS Conference on Software Engineering and
Training (CSEET), International Conference on Information Technology New Generations
(ITNG) and American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences.
Ed Sakurai
Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7023
sakuraet@webster.edu
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Dr. Ed Sakurai has a M.S. in Mathematics from Reed College and a Ph.D. in Mathematics
from Washington University. Dr. Sakuria's area of teaching is mathematics.
Quinn Shao
Associate Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-7608
qshao@webster.edu
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Professor Quinn Shao has a B.A. from Shandong University, a M.A. in Education from
from Simon Fraser University and a M.S. from the University of Wyoming. Professor
Shao's areas of teaching include object oriented programming, operating systems, and
web development. Her areas of research include comparative Studies in computing education
and web development. She has been published in AACE (Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education); HICE (Hawaii International
Conference on Education); SITE (Advancement of Computing at Society for Information
Technology and Education) and ACIS (Association for Computer & Information Science);
ACM Southeast Conference.
Xiaoyuan Suo
Assistant Professor
Math & Computer Science Department
(314) 246-2359
xiaoyuansuo51@webster.edu
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Dr. Xiaoyuan Suo received her B.S. M.S. and Ph.D. in computer science from Georgia
State University. Dr. Suo's areas of teaching include programming, telecommunications
and network architecture. Her areas of research include user studies on touch based
visualization systems, developing methodologies on building user friendly touch based
visualizations, and touch based visualization design analysis. She has been published
in the proceedings of the 5th International Symposium on Visual Computing and Lecture Notes in Computer Science.