Department of Computational and Chemical Sciences - Pittsburgh, Pa

Discover the advantages of hands-on learning in chemistry and computer science courses at Carlow.

Degree programs in our blended department feature hands-on exploration in the various disciplines of the chemical sciences as well as a uniquely balanced computer science major that has been endorsed and supported by Google.

Our department blends aspects of our major programs to create unique opportunities for minor programs that enhance and highlight various aspects of each degree program.

Outside of the classroom, students can interact one-on-one with our professional faculty in a mentored research project or participate in various mentoring opportunities. Engagement with student organizations, professional tutors, and industry mentors can offer opportunities for enriching social engagement and professional development.

Chemical experimentation and computer programming are both high-touch disciplines that help you develop critical skills like analytical problem solving and the ability to work effectively with a team. A degree in chemistry or computer science will give you the credentials you need to move forward in today’s technology-heavy world. Our graduates have found employment in major industries and have been accepted to graduate and professional programs at some of the top research institutions across the U.S. Study the computational and chemical sciences and join our growing list of highly successful alumni.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.

Computer Science is for everyone.

Undergraduate programs

minors

We offer the opportunity for all students to participate in a unique industry mentorship program with Google Pittsburgh.

Our chemistry degree provides a foundation for your future career in medicine, pharmacy, or education through programs like Early Acceptance into Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM) Program, Pre-Pharmacy Program with Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy, and Chemistry Secondary Education.

All STEM students are welcome to join our award-winning American Chemical Society (ACS) Student Affiliates Chapter.

Use your STEM education to gain hands-on work experience in our science labs while supplementing your financial aid.

Enjoy networking and individualized mentoring and coaching through our Celtic STEM Student Learning Community.

We support students outside the classroom with our peer and professional tutoring staff for major STEM courses.

14/30

of Glassdoor’s most satisfying jobs are based on computational and chemical sciences.

43%

of jobs in STEM cannot be filled due to skills gaps, primarily in chemistry and computer science.

$80,000

average salary for computational or chemical scientists in PA, and recent unemployment rates for chemists fell to the lowest level ever recorded (0.6%).

Faculty & staff

Our faculty and staff are devoted to supporting and preparing the next generations of chemists and computer scientists. Our hands-on, student-centered approach to teaching and learning provides a unique, supportive environment to foster growth in all students in our programs.

Mark Barsic Lab Manager & C.H.O.

David L. Gallaher, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry and Chemistry Program Director

Michael Martucci, MS Assistant Professor, Chemistry

Ericka Mochan, PhD Program Director and Associate Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Data Analytics; Chair of Department of Computational and Chemical Sciences

Allison Deluca (Rice), PhD Instructor, Chemistry

Stephanie Siler, PhD Instructor, Quantitative Reasoning

Matthew Szudzik, PhD Instructor Quantitative Reasoning

Ryan Weiss, PhD Instructor, Chemistry

Beth A. Zamboni, PhD Professor, Mathematics; Director, Carlow Honors Program; Interim Associate Dean of Student Success and Engagement for College of Arts & Sciences

Department Points of Pride

November 2023: The Computer Science program kicks off the Carlow-Google Mentorship program, a program unique to Carlow in which students are matched with Googlers as industry mentors.
October 2023: The Carlow chapter of the American Chemical Society Student Affiliates (ACS-SA) are nationally recognized with a Commendable status for their inclusive and educational on- and off-campus activities.
August 2023: The Google-endorsed Computer Science major program officially launched.
May 2023: Dr. Ericka Mochan of the Computer Science program was awarded the Max and Esther Sestili Award for Excellence in Teaching.
April 2023: Dr. Allison Rice of the Chemistry program was awarded a $5000 grant from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) under their annual College Equipment Grants program.
February 2021: The National Science Foundation awards the department $649,826 to fund STEM student scholarships in an S-STEM grant titled “Supporting Undergraduate STEM Graduation and Career Pathways Through Student and Faculty Learning Communities” (PI: Dr. David Gallaher).
August 2020: Dr. Ericka Mochan of the Computer Science program was awarded $4960 in the Dorothy Weber Cochran ’43 Award for Excellence in Faculty Scholarship and Research.
April 2020: Dr. David Gallaher of the Chemistry program was awarded a $6000 grant from the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) under their annual College Equipment Grants program.