Computer Engineering Faculty Profiles
Christina Howe
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Professor Howe never intended to be in the classroom teaching. She always believed her heart was in research. Completing an internship during her doctoral work, Professor Howe realized that even though she was doing interesting research, she couldn't see that what she was doing really benefited anybody. That was when she decided to contribute back and serve a bigger purpose, by teaching. Besides, as she rationalized, "I also get my summers off."
As a graduate of the University of Evansville, Professor Howe has enjoyed returning to her alma mater. Many of the professors she had as a student are still teaching at UE, and she has been impressed with how these professors have accepted her as a colleague. Most important, Howe has enjoyed working with UE students. "Evansville students are full of personality. They get along well with one another and know how to work in teams. In the classroom, they participate in a give and take dialogue. If I see they are struggling with a new concept, I stop class and approach the topic by giving examples. This method worked well for me when I was a student. I know that by teaching, I am making a difference."
Deborah Hwang
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Deborah Hwang knows that computer scientists must always be thinking ahead. The profession changes so quickly that current information and knowledge might very well be obsolete in a few years. So, how does she teach within the dynamic nature of the profession at the University of Evansville? She tries to get her students to think. "In a lecture, I present knowledge, but more than that, I get my students to think beyond the immediate relevancy of the material. I teach computer science, but I am also in the business of teaching students to think."
How does Professor Hwang know she is doing her job well? The answer comes from students. "When they launch successful careers and lead productive lives, it tells me we are doing things well at the University of Evansville.
