Professional profile
Dr. Bonnie McVey joined the St. Norbert College faculty in 2000 after graduating from St. Norbert College in 1982 and earning a Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1992.

A theoretician at heart, Dr. McVey enjoys introducing students to computer science as well as exploring advanced topics in theory and applications with upper level students. A favorite moment in Theory of Computation (CSCI 323) involves proving to students that regardless of how powerful computers become, there are numerous problems that the current model of computation can never solve.

Dr. McVey’s research interests include identifying effective means, such as visualization and collaboration among faculty and students, for improving and enhancing the teaching of computer science. Additionally, she works to identify issues that dissuade students from pursuing computer science and to introduce changes that improve the likelihood of attracting students to computer science and keeping interested, qualified people involved in computer science.

When not at St. Norbert, Dr. McVey spends her time in the company of her numerous nieces and nephews or riding her Harley along back roads, exploring the beauty of Wisconsin and other parts of the U.S.

Location: Cofrin Hall
Room: 323
Phone: (920) 403-3471
Fax: (920) 403-4098

Mailing address:
St. Norbert College
100 Grant Street
Cofrin Hall, 323
De Pere, WI 54115-2099

bonnie.mcvey@snc.edu

Academic credentials:
B.A., St. Norbert College
M.S., Purdue University
Ph.D., Purdue University

Courses taught:

CSCI 110 Introduction to Computer Programming
CSCI 150 Applications of Discrete Structures
CSCI 205 Software Engineering and Elementary Data Structures
CSCI 220 Advanced Data and File Structures
CSCI 310 Computing in a Global Society
CSCI 321 Analysis of Algorithms
CSCI 322 Programming Languages
CSCI 323 Theory of Computation
CSCI 350 Event Programming

Professional web page:
http://home.snc.edu/bonnie.mcvey/