Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

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About the Department

The mission of the department is to educate and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be leaders of character and lifelong learners who think critically, innovate, and apply computing and engineering expertise as Army officers and to support the Army’s strategic objectives as its Cyber Think Tank. 

EECS's vision is to be the Army’s preeminent source of computer science, cyber science, and electrical engineering education and its premier source of intellectual capital to address the Army’s complex cyber problems; sustaining a culture where cadets, faculty, and staff are inspired to achieve their full potential; recognized for innovating and leading in their disciplines for the Academy, the Army, and the nation.

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Majors

EECS offers several majors for cadets interested in electrical engineering and computer science. Majors determine course requirements and academic timelines as well as the type of career or branch that a cadet may choose to pursue after USMA graduation. 

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Minors

Minors offered by EECS allow cadets to explore other areas of interest while still pursuing their academic major. These options allow cadets to choose a minor that either complements their major or adds another potential career path after graduation. 

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Research

EECS cadets, faculty, and staff participate in the pursuit of knowledge through USMA’s variety of outstanding research-oriented centers, institutes, and programs. The department also offers comprehensive research facilities and a Cyber Hub. Cadets may take part in capstone projects, offering hands-on experience in designing solutions for real-world challenges. 

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Internships

Cadets can apply their knowledge in research and operational settings during a summer Academic Individual Advanced Development (AIAD) program, a USMA-run academic enrichment experience. These opportunities are carefully selected to ensure they create excellent opportunities for cadets to practice the skills they learn in the classroom and employ their leadership skills in new and often challenging circumstances.

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Clubs & Programs

Opportunities for professional and personal growth extend past the classroom. Eligible cadets may choose to join international or national honor societies, profession-oriented organizations or activities that appeal to personal interests.

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COL Christa Chewar

Department Head
Professor, U.S. Military Academy

Colonel Christa Chewar is the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Professor. She was commissioned into the U.S. Army Signal Corps after graduating from West Point in 1995. Her first assignment was in the 44th Signal Battalion in Kaposvar, Hungary and Mannheim, Germany as a platoon leader, logistics officer, and plans officer. She commanded a basic training company at Fort Jackson, SC and then went on to attend Virginia Tech from 2001-2004, where she earned a Master of Science in Computer Science (2003) and Ph.D. (2005) before returning to West Point to teach in the Computer Science Program. 

Following her initial teaching assignment, she was assigned as the Data Chief for a DoD-level software acquisition program from 2008-2010, completed the Command and General staff College, and deployed as the Iraq Chief of an Army Cyber team in 2010-2011. She then returned again to West Point and later served as the Computer Science Program Director from 2014-2019. During this time, she was a National Defense University Senior Service College Fellow at the College of Information and Cyberspace. 

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646 Swift Road
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Phone: (845) 938-2200

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Prospective Faculty and Staff

Want to learn more about becoming an academic instructor in the ​Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science?​ If you are interested in joining the EECS faculty, an open TEACH profile serves as an important first step.

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If you are an EECS graduate, we want to know what you are doing and how your education at West Point is serving your needs. We use your input to assess and update our programs to better prepare the next generation of officers. We encourage you to create a profile on TEACH, our faculty recruitment and alumni outreach platform. 

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