Erin Chambers

Professor Erin Wolf Chambers chairs the Department of Computer Science at Saint Louis University.

She also has a secondary appointment at the University’s Department of Mathematics. Her research focus is in the field of computational topology and geometry, as well as combinatorics and combinatorial algorithms. She is active in research projects and service activities that are focused on improving inclusivity in computer science and mathematics. She is a strong advocate of improving broader STEM educational experiences at all levels. 

She currently serves as editor of the Journal of Computational Geometry - an international open access journal devoted to publishing original research of the highest quality in all aspects of computational geometry.

"My message to anyone pursuing their university studies is to find something that excites you.  Your time will be full of important studies on a wide range of topics, but it's also an important time to explore your areas of interest and find your passion, both inside and outside of the classroom.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   For me, this came in studying the intersection of mathematics and computer science, particularly in the mathematics of modeling and studying shapes. Without that spark of excitement, my studies would have been nowhere near as rewarding. Find classes, activities, topics, and even instructors that you are excited about, and you will not regret the experiences that follow!"

Prof Chambers received her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2008 and was a Visiting Research Professor at Saarland University in 2011. She also has several research publications and media articles to her credit.