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  1. From left to right: Megan Carpenter, Daniel Look, Caroline Breashears, Anna Fahr, Patti Lock.

    Faculty Focus-June 17, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty earned prestigious grants, attended celebrated festivals, and published impactful books.

  2. A student and instructor work together on a circuit board project, with a wiring diagram displayed on a screen behind them. The student focuses on the components, while the instructor gestures with a stylus. They are in a brightly lit classroom with light green walls.

    New Cybersecurity Major at St. Lawrence University Prepares Students for a Complex Digital World

    St. Lawrence University has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science degree in cybersecurity, a technically rigorous and interdisciplinary program developed to meet the fast-growing demand for cybersecurity professionals who are well-rounded problem-solvers ready to tackle complex cyber threats with both deep technical expertise and ethical reasoning.

  3. A Magnificent May for the MCSS Department!

    Jaime Carroll

    Even though May isn't quite over, the Department of Math, Computer Science, and Statistics has had an incredible month, and we'd like to share some of our accomplishments and festivities:

  4. A row of St. Lawrence University standing in a line. They have on caps, gowns, a colorful reflecting their achievements.

    Passion, Grit, and Growth: Meet the Class of 2025

    Before they don their caps and gowns for Commencement on Sunday, May 18, members of St. Lawrence University’s Class of 2025 are taking a moment to reflect on the classes, mentors, and moments that shaped their time on campus. From NCAA tournament appearances and mountain summits to honors research and advocacy across continents, these seniors have pursued their passions with purpose.

  5. Lisa Torrey stands at a whiteboard pointing to a diagram while students sit at tables in small groups, listening, writing, or working on laptops in a bright, modern classroom.

    Meet Professor Lisa Torrey

    Associate Professor of Computer Science Lisa Torrey combines her love of problem-solving and creativity to make computer science accessible, engaging, and exciting for all students. Her courses inspire intellectual curiosity and civic responsibility in order to equip students with the skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

  6. HRUMC 2025

    HRUMC 2025

    Professors Dan Look and Daniel Condon of the Math, Computer Science, and Statistic Department accompanied twenty-two students to the 25th annual Hudson River Undergraduate Math Conference at Union College, where Jenny Krueger '25 and Jason Stasio '25 presented their SYE research.

  7. 2025 Piathlon Winners Team Name: Steminists – Team Members: Elise Heppell ’27 (math, physics, envs) and Courtney Keryley ’27 (math)

    MCSS holds 13th Pi-athlon in Celebration of Pi Day

    Jaime Carroll / University Communications

    St. Lawrence's Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Statistics held its 13th Pi-athlon to celebrate Pi Day. Held at Peterson Quantitative Resource Center in Valentine Hall, students partook in various events including Sudoku, mathematically themed video games, puzzle making, etc.

  8. Zane Cooper, Mindy Pitre, Patti Lock, Howard Eissenstat. Saint Lawrence University Faculty Focus.

    Faculty Focus-February 4, 2025

    Faculty members put their knowledge into action so students and others are able to benefit from it. Recently, faculty published academic journal articles, gave invited presentations, launched research programs, and were interviewed by international media.

  9. Mathematics Major Eliza Brown Presents at the Joint Mathematics Meeting in Seattle

    Jaime Carroll / Eliza Brown

    Eliza's presentation featured research she completed with Dr. Gabriel Dorfsman-Hopkins: "Exploring Mandelbrot Escape Velocity," where she created 3D prints depicting how quickly points pass outside the Mandlebrot set move towards infinity.

  10. Ed Harcourt and a Saint Lawrence student sit in front of a computer in a lab and collaborate on a project. Harcourt points at something on the computer screen as the student's hands hover over the keyboard.

    Q&A: Meet Professor Ed Harcourt

    With decades of experience as a software engineer, a passion for hands-on learning, and a penchant for diving deep into the zeros and ones of computing, Charles A. Dana Professor of Computer Science Ed Harcourt brings the digital world to life for St. Lawrence University students.