Homecoming Information
🎉 Special Highlight for 2023: Computing & Mathematics Bites and Bytes Luncheon & Tour 🎉
When? Friday November 10, 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Where? Stanley White i4 Lab, BRC 1B52B
Delight in a casual luncheon while mingling with our esteemed faculty and staff. Be one of the few to embark on an exclusive tour of our supercomputer Titan, the Stanley White i4 Digital Enterprise Lab, and the CitiLab. Dive into riveting discussions on our current research endeavors and get a glimpse of our ambitious future collaboration goals.
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department Overview
Welcome to ORU's Computing & Mathematics Department, where we are dedicated to preparing you for a successful career in a field that is constantly evolving and in high demand. From certificates and microcredentials to undergraduate and graduate degrees, we offer a range of programs that cover actuarial science, data science, computer information technology, computer science, and mathematics. Under the direction of caring, Christian scholars and teachers, you will explore these fascinating scientific fields and graduate ready to go into every person's world.
Some of the outstanding features of this program:
- Our department has experienced rapid growth in recent years, and we have the resources to support your learning and development. We have modern computer labs, including a state-of-the-art high-performance computer called Titan.
- The ORU Chapter of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) encourages networking with professionals in the computer science field and greater awareness of technological advances.
- Our professors are not only knowledgeable and experienced, but they also care about your overall well-being and success. They are committed to providing individualized attention and support, and they encourage you to participate in undergraduate research projects in areas such as high-performance computing, data science, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology.
- You'll have the chance to compete in exciting competitions such as the ACM computer programming competition and the Putnam Exam. In fact, our ACM team recently placed second at the Global Hackathon, winning $2,500!
Earning a degree from our department will set you up for a rewarding and lucrative career in industry, business, or government. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that the demand for graduates with computing and mathematics skills will continue to grow in the coming years, making now the perfect time to join us at ORU. As a Christian university, we are committed to helping you grow not only in your career, but also in your faith. We hope you'll consider making our department your home as you embark on your academic journey.
The Computing and Mathematics Department now has social media accounts on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The Instagram account handle is @orucompandmath and for Twitter it is @ORUCOMPMATH. Scan the QR code below to find out what's new and be sure to follow us!
CHECK OUT ALL OF OUR MAJORS LISTED BELOW!
Majors
Applied Science
Applied Science is a discipline that develops practical applications or innovations by using existing scientific knowledge. This degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to address applied problems in engineering, science, and other fields as well as pursue advanced studies in several science disciplines.
Computer Information Technology
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in CIT empowers you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the impact that computers have in today’s society. This rapidly expanding industry needs...
Computer Science
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science empowers you with the skills and knowledge to design, develop, implement and maintain computer systems utilized in today’s society...
Bioinformatics
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Bioinformatics empowers you with the skills and knowledge to use computer technology to store, analyze, and interpret biological data. . .
Cheminformatics
ORU offers a degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cheminformatics. Cheminformatics is a field that combines chemistry and informatics (the study of information and data) to. . .
Information Technology [Online]
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Information Technology is a 100% online program that can give you real-life skills to serve as an IT professional, while preparing you to take CompTia® certifications. You will graduate with skills to...
Mathematics
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics is a residential program that can equip you to become a top-tier Mathematician. You can graduate with the knowledge and skills to address applied mathematical problems in...
Preactuary
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Preactuary Mathematics is a residential program that can equip you to become an actuary professional. You will graduate with skills in business and...
Data Science
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Concentration in Data Science is a residential program that can equip you to become a data or machine learning/AI scientist, analyst, or engineer...
Linguistics
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a Concentration in Linguistics empowers you with the skills and knowledge to use mathematical concepts and methods to. . .
Prehealth Professions
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematica Pre-Health is a residential program that can equip you to become a Doctor. You can graduate training in both...
Premedicine
Oral Roberts University’s Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Pre-Medicine is a residential program that can equip you to become a Doctor. You can graduate in training in both mathematics and pre-health content...
Leadership and Innovation in Science
Oral Roberts University's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Leadership and Innovation in Science is a residential program designed to prepare you for a successful career as a well-rounded science graduate.
Computing & Mathematics Minors & Micro-credentials
Several minors are available through the Computing & Mathematics Department, which also offers certificates and a microcredential.
MS Computer Science - Computer Science Concentration
ORU’s Master of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Computer Science (MSCS-CS) is a comprehensive ...
MS Computer Science - Data Science Concentration
Oral Roberts University’s Master of Science in Computer Science with a Concentration in Data Science is a residential program that can equip you to become a lead data or machine learning/AI scientist, analyst, or engineer....
Department News
Dr. William Collier: Reasons to Believe - September 7, 2023
Read Dr. Collier's recent guest blog post entitled "An Antidote for Scientism—Why Science Needs God "on the Reasons to Believe website.
U.S. Representative Kevin Hern visits ORU to discuss AI - August 1, 2023
We had a productive and forward-thinking dialogue with Rep. Kevin Hern, discussing
the future landscape of AI, HPC, cybersecurity, and education.
Computing and Mathematics Department Enews - Summer, 2023
Read about all of the department's recent achievements.
ORU Computing and Mathematics professors use AI to enhance teaching and the learning process - June 30, 2023
Drs. Lang and Wörner have demonstrated the effectiveness of using transformer models like ChatGPT in accurately predicting physical-chemical properties.
Dr. Wheat featured in OneOklahoma Friction Free Network (OFFN) video about supercomputing in Oklahoma - April 26, 2023 OFFN is an efficient, high-bandwidth network dedicated to high-end computing and analytics research projects. It interconnects nearly two dozen universities in Oklahoma. ORU’s Titan supercomputer is connected to OFFN, supporting high-speed data transfer to/from Titan in support of Oklahoma researchers’ use of Titan. The OFFN long-distance links are facilitated by OneNet, the comprehensive digital communications initiative of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and Oklahoma’s research and education network.”
Three students score on the Putnam Exam - February 14, 2023
Three students from the Computing & Mathematics Department at Oral Roberts University
have scored on the Putnam exam, which is considered to be the hardest math exam in
the world. Victor Gomes scored 5 points, Caleb Alons scored 4 points, and Judah Clayton
scored 1 point.
Computer Science Major Named Thunder Fellow - February 10, 2023
Computer Science Major Christian Ochei named OKC Thunder Fellow.
Computing and Mathematics Department Enews - Autumn, 2022
Read about all of the department's recent achievements.
Dr. Wheat awarded NSF Grant - Jan 13, 2023
NSF Awards Grant for Cutting-Edge Digital Genomics, Quantum Computing, and Supercomputer
Studies at ORU
Dr. Osborne as Beethoven - Dec 2, 2022
A clip from ORU's Christmas program featuring our very own Dr. Osborne.
Computing and Mathematics Department Enews - Summer, 2022
Read about all of the department's recent achievements.
ORU Stanley White Scholar in Athens! - June 16, 2022
Rita Njoroge, one of our 2022-23 Stanley White Scholars, recently traveled to Greece
as part of one of ORU's summer mission trips and while there she also had the opportunity
to meet with some of ORU Computing & Mathematics Department's industry research collaborators
- Andreas Persidis, co-founder and CEO of Biovista, and Dr. Vassilis Virvilis, their
Head of Information Technologies.
ORU Computer Scientist Awarded $400,000 NSF Grant - June 7, 2022
Dr. Stephen Wheat has been awarded a $399,382 NSF Advanced Cyber-Infrastructure Grant.
The grant will allow for the deployment of a GPU-based server partition called Eli,
and integrate it with Titan, ORU's 7,000+ core supercomputer.
ORU Students Take the World's Hardest Math Exam - April 6, 2022
Five students score on the Putnam Exam!
Computing and Mathematics Department Enews - Winter 2022
Read about the latest happenings in the department.
9,550 Miles from Singapore to ORU: Gladys Chen’s Intellectual Pursuit - January 27, 2022
ORU feature of Mathematics major Gladys Chen and her novel research conducted with
Esther Lun and Dr. Lang during the summer of 2021.
More News
Advisory Council
ORU's Computing & Mathematics Advisory Council is an external group of alumni and friends of the department who provide advice and counsel on issues related to programs, accreditation, and fundraising.