Associate professor Samuel Siewert, PhD, joined the faculty of Chico State’s Computer Science department in 2020. With a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame and graduate degrees from the University of Colorado, Boulder, he’s a published author and business founder with a resume as varied as his interests. He has taught at the University of Alaska and Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, led projects for NASA and Intel, and worked for years on using computer science to keep elephants, rhinos, and people safe from themselves and each other.
Dr. David Zeichick is an assistant professor in Chico State’s department of Computer Science, where he teaches cybersecurity. Shortly after earning his master’s degree at Chico State in 2006, he was hired on campus as a security analyst in the Information Security department. A dozen years ago, he started as a lecturer in the Computer Science department; he continued to do contract work with the Information Security department. In 2019, he was hired as a professor. He completed his PhD in 2020 and is now a candidate for tenure on the Chico State faculty.
High-performance computing (HPC) refers to the aggregation of computing power in a way that far outperforms typical desktops or workstations. Its capabilities advance innovation in multiple pursuits, from business to science to technology and beyond. HPC is indispensable in solving complex models and datasets because it completes tasks at greater speed, scale, and efficiency than would be possible without it. In a single second, for example, a laptop or desktop with a 3 GHz processor can perform around 3 billion calculations; HPC solutions can accurately perform quadrillions.1
Technology has vastly improved the landscape for modern businesses. Cloud computing allows companies to provide more flexibility to employees. According to a 2024 article published on Business.com, it also makes teams more productive by improving their ability to collaborate on projects.1 They can quickly share information and contribute to documents simultaneously, in real time, without sifting through multiple versions of a file. An October 2024 Forbes article highlights trends in artificial intelligence (AI), which 64% of survey respondents say also has the potential to make the workforce more productive.2
Advanced machine learning techniques are powerful algorithms that use data to solve complex problems and make accurate predictions. Each algorithm has its own structure and purpose, and each is valuable to business leaders, across various industries, looking to conduct data analysis and make data-driven, informed decisions.1
The tech world is vast and varied, with hundreds of different disciplines, industry applications, and career paths. Within tech, computer science has emerged as one of the leading disciplines for future-focused companies. Computer science touches everything from green energy to life-saving medical devices, so the demand for computer science professionals has grown exponentially in the past decade.
When students enroll in college, they usually intend to finish in the customary length of time and graduate with a bachelor’s degree. But life doesn’t always go as planned. With a degree completion program, you can pick up where you left off and earn your bachelor’s degree.
Earning a bachelor’s degree is no small undertaking. It’s understandable that many people end up putting college on hold to take care of family, job, or health issues. A bachelor’s degree, however, provides important advantages as you seek out new opportunities and professional advancement. Read on to explore the financial, professional, and personal benefits of returning to college to complete a degree.
