Physics and computer science are flexible majors. The computing, critical thinking, and mathematical skills developed by physics and computer science students make them highly sought after by businesses, banks, hospitals, the government, the military, and graduate schools. Graduates in physics and computer science can, and do, excel in a diverse range of situations and occupations.

Physics and Computer Science Faculty

Dr. Jonathan T. Bell 
Department Chair  
Associate Professor of Physics 
B.A., Hiram College 
M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan
jbell@presby.edu

Dr. Paige H. Meeker
Associate Professor of Compuer Science
B.S., Furman University 
M.S., University of South Carolina
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
mpmeeker@presby.edu

Dr. Charles A. Rains Jr. 
Professor of Physics 
B.S., The Citadel 
Ph.D., Clemson University
carains@presby.edu   

Dr. Wayne A Smith 
Assistant Professor of Physics 
B.S., M.S., Clemson University 
Ph.D., University of South Carolina
wasmith@presby.edu   
  

Dr. William W. Yarborough 
Professor of Physics and Director of Academic Computing  
B.A., University of Chattanooga 
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
blyarb@presby.edu