Christopher Brooks, associate professor of computer science, is the new interim associate
dean
of sciences for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Christopher Brooks, associate professor of computer science
at the University of San Francisco, has been appointed interim associate dean
of sciences for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Brooks takes over from physics Professor Marcelo Camperi, who has been appointed interim dean for the College of Arts and Sciences.
Previously the chair of USF’s computer science department
and a visiting researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Brooks has
been with USF since 2002. He earned his doctorate in computer science and
engineering with an emphasis in artificial intelligence from the University of
Michigan in 2002.
As interim associate dean, Brooks plans to promote more interest
in the sciences from a wider set of students. “It seems clear to me that many
of the challenges facing the U.S. and the world, such as climate change,
energy, overpopulation, disease and famine, are problems that can be solved by
science,” Brooks said. “I'd like to help students better understand the
connection between science and USF's mission to develop a more humane and just
world.”
Another key focus of his efforts will be supporting the
construction of USF’s Center for Science and Innovation,
where he hopes to play a role in molding USF’s ongoing efforts to deliver
top-flight science education.
