Category: department news

When students return to class they will undoubtedly notice several changes around campus.  Several trees have been removed near the campus center, the landscaping around Olin Hall has been redone, and last, but certainly not least, there are dozens of pokestops and gyms that have been added to Eckman Mall and Linnaeus Arboretum.  Fortunately computer science major,…

Watch the video below for great information on why you should study statistics and check out http://thisisstatistics.org for more details.

What can you do with a degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Statistics? Here is what a few of our majors will be doing after graduation.

Tell us about yourself. I graduated from Gustavus in 2012 with a double major in Mathematics and Economics.  I’ve been working as an actuary for about four years now at Securian Financial Group in St. Paul.  I recently completed the actuarial exam track and obtained my FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries) designation. My…

Here are the latest additions to the MCS portrait gallery.  The portraits can be seen on the third floor of Olin Hall.

Tell us about yourself. I graduated from Gustavus in 2001 with a degree in Computer Science. I am currently working at Activision / Raven Software doing software engineering  and data analysis for Call of Duty Online. How did the MCS department help you get where you are today? Experiences with databases/SQL, graphics, vector mechanics, AI, and…

The biopic “The Man Who Knew Infinity” opened in theaters this past weekend.  It tells the remarkable story of Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (played by Dev Patel) and his friendship with British mathematician G.H. Hardy (Jeremy Irons). The film is based on the book of the same name by Robert Kanigel. The mathematical consultant for…

Tell us about yourself. I graduated from Gustavus in 2003 with degrees in both Mathematics and Computer Science.  I am currently working as a Systems Administrator/DevOps at Virtuwell What is your favorite memory or memories of the MCS department? Jeff Rosoff’s hilarious jokes and mind bending “shower problems.”   Thanks for the update Carson. It’s…

Tell us about yourself. I graduated from Gustavus in 2001 with a degree in Computer Science. I am currently working in Singapore and Vietnam as the Director of a software company that makes iOS apps for musicians. How did the MCS department help you get where you are today? Aside from the obvious answer (that…

Please join the Gustavus Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics Department on Tuesday May 10  in celebration of Max Hailperin on his retirement after 26 years of service.  We will also be unveiling a portrait of Terry Morrison. Hors’ d’ oeuvres and beverages will be served from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. please RSVP to Laura Boomgaarden if…