Dr. Jennifer Coy

Dr. Jennifer Coy serves as the chair of the Department of Computer Science at Ball State University. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has taught a broad array of courses, mentored students, and fostered industry-academia partnerships. Dr. Coy holds both a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering and a B.S. in Engineering Physics from the University of Toledo. She completed her M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics at Purdue University, focusing her dissertation on computational astrophysics. After earning her graduate degrees, Dr. Coy taught computer science at two other universities before joining Ball State. Her research interests center on applying computing to various scientific fields, aiming to drive new discoveries through interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently, she is developing computational models to enhance our understanding of Radon’s radioactive decay and its potential implications for dark matter within the solar system. Beyond her professional life, Dr. Coy enjoys camping with her family, running half marathons, and reading.