Programming You for a Successful Career
With a near-100% graduate placement rate, Taylor’s Computer Science and Engineering Department (CSE) hosts one of the premier Computer Science programs in Indiana. The department fosters a Christian environment while teaching rigorous courses that allow students to gain an in-depth knowledge of computer science and technology. Each of our dedicated Christian faculty members specializes in a specific area of Computer Science and takes a personal interest in their students’ education and growth.
With an almost 100% success rate, Taylor students graduate with connections to the job market, expertise in many areas, and skills that are ready to adapt to a rapidly-changing tech landscape.
Spring Break Code-a-thon for Missions
Taylor’s Roth Center for Missions Computing traveled with five Computer Science & Engineering students to Colorado Springs to participate in the annual “Code-a-thon for Missions” hosted by Lightsys.
The students formed two teams that spent the week writing code and developing web applications for missions organizations around the world. This was the last of four spring break code-at-athons that Lightsys hosted in March for various universities, and Taylor was joined by two teams from the Pacific Northwest.
After a week of hard work, the students presented their projects and handed over the code to the project owner. Students shared that the opportunity was challenging, but enriching, and said they were eager to participate again next year.
GameJam
GameJam is a game jam series hosted by the CSE Department and Dr. Jon Denning and run by students at Taylor University. It's is a short, fun, and intense party during which students get together to develop a video game from scratch. Regardless of major or knowledge of programming, all TU students are invited to participate!
GameJam is hosted every semester. The next GameJam is scheduled for April 24–26, 2025.
Work on real-world projects developing software with peers for the space, defense, and missions’ community, and participate in study abroad opportunities in England, Asia, South Korea, and other international locations.
On-Campus Events
Join the CSE community for fun and challenging events like Game Jam, a themed competition where students have 24 hours to plan, design graphics, and build code for video games.
Internships
Apply what you’ve learned to the computer science industry, software start-ups, corporations, and missionary organizations. Our interns receive great reviews from employers who cite their technical knowledge, interpersonal skills, and sense of responsibility. Many internships turn into full-time employment opportunities upon graduation.
Missions & Community Service
In partnership with the Taylor Center for Missions Computing, CSE students can use and develop their computing skills while serving the Kingdom on discipline-focused J-term trips. CSE and Systems students also partner with Business as Mission (BAM) organizations and fulfill technology needs.
CSE supports the local community by contributing computers, network equipment, and the expertise of faculty and students to schools like The King’s Academy (a nearby Christian academy for K-12 students) and NearSpace Education, a local science and space non-profit.
Tech Fair
The Tech Fair sees companies come from all over the country to promote their causes and recruit students for potential careers.In addition to a wide variety of careers, there are numerous high-end employers that have hired Taylor computer science and engineering graduates. These include:
Computer science and engineering majors have advanced to some of the premier graduate schools in the nation, including:
Department Chair and Associate Professor of Computer Science & Engineering
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Professor of Computer Science & Engineering
Director of the Roth Center for Missions Computing
Computer Science & Engineering Program Assistant
Computer Science & Engineering Resource Manager
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Assistant Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Analytics
Assistant Resource Manager
Professor of Computer Science & Engineering
Building the Future: Low-Cost Space Robotics for Large-Scale Assembly
Creating a robot to build massive structures in outer space may sound like a science fiction concept, but that is exactly what Taylor University Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering students are doing.
Outer Space Reach, Small Town Benefit
NearSpace Launch makes satellites for NASA, the Department of Defense, multiple universities, and a host of Fortune 100 companies.
Bridging Technology and Global Missions
Director of the RCMC Dave Hines and Taylor adjunct professor Christina Brandle led a trip of five Computer Science students to serve at Tyndale Theological Seminary, an international seminary in Badhoevedorp, Netherlands.
Intelligence Amplified: Taylor Introduces New AI Concentration
Starting in in the fall 2025, the new AI/ML concentration will be open to students in the Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors.
Dr. Stefan Brandle Appointed to the Ronald L. McDaniel Endowed Chair of Computing and System Sciences
Dr. Stefan Brandle, Co-Chair and Professor of Computer Science & Engineering has been appointed to the Ronald L. McDaniel Endowed Chair of Computing and System Sciences at Taylor University.
Bricks Build Computer Science Graduate’s Career
Christopher Gearhart '19 is proof that a successful career can include LEGO bricks.
13 Taylor Students Awarded Orr Fellowships
These students represent the largest-ever group of Taylor students offered Orr Fellowships, which are full-time paid positions with Indianapolis companies while building valuable connections with experienced professionals.
Taylor University Receives $5 Million Gift from Ken and Virginia Cornwall
The gift will fund the Taylor Fund, President's Growth Fund, the Stillman Fieldhouse renovation, the Hodson Dining Commons event space, and the Nussbaum Science Center renovation, which will house the future School of Nursing.
Building the Future: Low-Cost Space Robotics for Large-Scale Assembly
Creating a robot to build massive structures in outer space may sound like a science fiction concept, but that is exactly what Taylor University Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering students are doing.
Outer Space Reach, Small Town Benefit
NearSpace Launch makes satellites for NASA, the Department of Defense, multiple universities, and a host of Fortune 100 companies.
Bridging Technology and Global Missions
Director of the RCMC Dave Hines and Taylor adjunct professor Christina Brandle led a trip of five Computer Science students to serve at Tyndale Theological Seminary, an international seminary in Badhoevedorp, Netherlands.
Intelligence Amplified: Taylor Introduces New AI Concentration
Starting in in the fall 2025, the new AI/ML concentration will be open to students in the Computer Science and Computer Engineering majors.
Dr. Stefan Brandle Appointed to the Ronald L. McDaniel Endowed Chair of Computing and System Sciences
Dr. Stefan Brandle, Co-Chair and Professor of Computer Science & Engineering has been appointed to the Ronald L. McDaniel Endowed Chair of Computing and System Sciences at Taylor University.
Bricks Build Computer Science Graduate’s Career
Christopher Gearhart '19 is proof that a successful career can include LEGO bricks.
13 Taylor Students Awarded Orr Fellowships
These students represent the largest-ever group of Taylor students offered Orr Fellowships, which are full-time paid positions with Indianapolis companies while building valuable connections with experienced professionals.
Taylor University Receives $5 Million Gift from Ken and Virginia Cornwall
The gift will fund the Taylor Fund, President's Growth Fund, the Stillman Fieldhouse renovation, the Hodson Dining Commons event space, and the Nussbaum Science Center renovation, which will house the future School of Nursing.