Shepherd approved for computer engineering four-year degree program

ISSUED: 6 December 2007
MEDIA CONTACT: Valerie Owens
(Shepherd approved for computer engineering four-year degree program)

Shepherdstown, WV--The Higher Education Policy Commission has approved a four-year computer engineering degree program at Shepherd University. The new program will emphasize the theory and applications of modern day computer science and engineering.

The degree program is a culmination of teamwork between the faculty members of the computer science, mathematics, and engineering (CME) department and feedback from the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) and external advisory board members. Students will benefit from training in the software and hardware aspects of computer engineering and direct contact with industrial partners. Currently, there are 10 faculty members who are committed to meet the needs of the program.

"We are thrilled to have such a dynamic team committed to excellence in teaching and research in the department," said Reza Mirdamadi, chair of the CME department. "We truly believe we can make a difference in the lives of students given the level of excitement that is generated through student-faculty interactions. The computer engineering program brings us one step closer to achieving that goal."

The push toward research has been a significant factor in the development of the department. Shepherd also hosts the Shepherd Open Mathematics Contest as a vehicle to encourage high school students in the area to elevate their interests in pursuing an undergraduate degree in mathematics.

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