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Computer Science & IT @ APSU is one of the largest computer science & IT departments in Tennessee, USA.
🎓 ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degrees (CS, CIS, CIT)
🎓 Master of Science in Computer Science
👩‍💻 K–12 Outreach: APSU Junior Coders & Coding Camps

Day 2 of our summer camp kicked off with the students learning how to add music to their very own Roblox games. Now ever...
05/28/2026

Day 2 of our summer camp kicked off with the students learning how to add music to their very own Roblox games. Now everyone can play in style! 🎶

🚀 5/13/2026 – APSU Coding Camp Planning + Summer Research Kickoff 💻👨‍💻👩‍💻 Our team met to plan for the upcoming APSU Cod...
05/27/2026

🚀 5/13/2026 – APSU Coding Camp Planning + Summer Research Kickoff 💻👨‍💻👩‍💻 Our team met to plan for the upcoming APSU Coding Camps, while the CSIT Summer Student Research Team collaborated to support faculty research projects 🔬✨—followed by a great combined team dinner! 🍽️
We’re excited, energized, and ready for an amazing summer of coding and research! 🔥

Amanda McNair, Elizabeth (Bethany) Roland, Rachel Mohamed, Rostyslav Karmanov, Wynn Cloud, Bridget Cloud, Elizabeth Cloud, Annabeth Lee, Amy Lee, Jackson Sullivan, Lachlan Harris, Josie Harbert, James Church, Jacob Lehtola, Austin Rowland, Jesus, Roman, Spenser Morey



Austin Peay College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

🎉 5/13/2026 🎉 After 11 years of dedicated service at APSU, Prof. Barry Bruster has announced his retirement. 🎓👏Today we ...
05/26/2026

🎉 5/13/2026 🎉 After 11 years of dedicated service at APSU, Prof. Barry Bruster has announced his retirement. 🎓👏

Today we come together with gratitude and celebration to honor the remarkable journey of Mr. Barry G. Bruster as he concludes an outstanding chapter at Austin Peay State University and begins a well earned retirement. After 11 years of dedicated service to APSU, and following a distinguished career in the United States Navy, Mr. Bruster leaves behind a legacy defined by commitment, integrity, and genuine care for others.

Choosing to retire was not an easy decision for Mr. Bruster. His deep affection for teaching, his students, and the Department of Computer Science & Information Technology has been evident from the very beginning. He approached every responsibility with enthusiasm and always sought what was best for our programs. At this point in life, however, he has thoughtfully chosen to focus on what matters most, his family, marking a meaningful and admirable transition.

Mr. Bruster joined APSU in the fall of 2015 as an instructor and quickly proved himself to be an exceptional asset to the faculty. His dedication was unwavering; he routinely went above and beyond, approaching every task with energy and professionalism. He welcomed every teaching assignment with a positive spirit, whether guiding students through challenging introductory programming courses or sharing his passion and expertise in advanced cybersecurity classes whenever the opportunity arose.

Beyond the classroom, Mr. Bruster’s contributions were both visible and lasting. He generously volunteered his time to curate and maintain the computing museum in the Maynard Math & Computer Science Building lobby. The displays that spark curiosity, nostalgia, and admiration from visitors are a testament to his care, knowledge, and attention to detail.

Mr. Bruster also brought a strong commitment to scholarship and collaboration. He played an integral role in supporting and promoting the National Social Science Association (NSSA) conferences year after year and actively participated in conference presentations and research initiatives. Through collaborations with fellow faculty, he contributed to the publication of multiple refereed research papers, strengthening the department’s academic presence.

One of Mr. Bruster’s most enduring accomplishments at APSU was his role in helping establish cybersecurity concentrations within the B.S., M.S., and P.S.M. programs. Working alongside the now retired Dr. Joseph Elarde and later Dr. Mir Hasan, Mr. Bruster helped lay the groundwork for what has become one of the department’s most popular and successful areas of study. His contagious enthusiasm inspired colleagues and students alike, leaving a lasting impression on hundreds of graduates and countless current students.

Austin Peay State University has been truly fortunate to benefit from Mr. Bruster’s service, expertise, and generosity of spirit. As he steps into the next phase of his life, we offer our deepest appreciation for all he has given and our warmest wishes for happiness, fulfillment, and cherished time with his family. His impact will be felt for years to come.



Austin Peay College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

🎉 5/13/2026 – Farewell Lunch for Prof. Barry Bruster 🎉 Today, we celebrated Prof. Bruster’s retirement and his 11 years ...
05/25/2026

🎉 5/13/2026 – Farewell Lunch for Prof. Barry Bruster 🎉 Today, we celebrated Prof. Bruster’s retirement and his 11 years of dedicated service at APSU. We are truly grateful for his impact, mentorship, and commitment to academic excellence. 👏
Wishing him a happy and well-deserved retirement! 💐
Our CSIT Summer Student Research Team also joined us after their meeting to wish him farewell. 👩‍💻👨‍💻

Benita Bruster, Barry Bruster, Spenser Morey, John Nicholson, Bridget Cloud, James Church, Jacob Lehtola, Rostyslav Karmanov, Kriti Chauhan, Yingbing Yu, Leong Lee, Mir Hasan, Josie Harbert, Karen Meisch



Austin Peay College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

On the second day of Class 5, our learned how to create a game of Snake in Scratch and had a quick candy snack break a...
05/23/2026

On the second day of Class 5, our learned how to create a game of Snake in Scratch and had a quick candy snack break afterward!

On the third day of Class 6, our learned how to transform their 3d worlds into a playable 3d platformer!
05/23/2026

On the third day of Class 6, our learned how to transform their 3d worlds into a playable 3d platformer!

On the third day of Class 5, our learned how to create their own game of catch using Scratch!
05/23/2026

On the third day of Class 5, our learned how to create their own game of catch using Scratch!

05/22/2026

Our robot dog, Booldog, participated in a race with kids from SANGO Elemetary during a school visit. Booldog couldn't beat these fast runners, but at least he tried! 🐶🤖
Thanks to Dr. James Church, Jensen Schmidt, Wilson St Surin for coming out!

On the second day of Class 6, our learned how to create a 2D platformer game in Godot!
05/22/2026

On the second day of Class 6, our learned how to create a 2D platformer game in Godot!

On the first day of Class 6, our learned how to create a 3D forest scene using Godot!
05/22/2026

On the first day of Class 6, our learned how to create a 3D forest scene using Godot!

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Maynard Mathematics & Computer Science Building, 8th Street
Clarksville, TN
37040

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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