Tytus Woodburn and Andrew Pfeiffer, returning members of Concordia's programming team, work together to solve programming problems
SEWARD, NEBRASKA (October 12, 2023) — Andrew Pfeiffer of Bettendorf, Iowa, is participating as a member of Concordia's programming team. The team itself, likes to solve problems in one way or another. This year, they're coming back ready to work with a team of eight returners and an additional five new freshman. The team is coached by Marcus Gubanyi, assistant professor of computer science, chair of the mathematics and computer-science department, and assistant coached by Ian Kollipara, Concordia alumnus.
Students on the team have a large variety of interests within the realm of computer science. Gubanyi has worked to make sure that this variety of interests has the opportunity to match. Within the group, the programming team works to stretch themselves inwardly and externally. Externally, the team frequently participates in programming competitions. This fall, the team will be competing in five different competitions, including the International Collegiate Programming Competition and the Universal Cup. Andrew Brandt, a senior on a team, acknowledges the new freshman as a critical part of the team: "They are doing a great job adapting to the team. They're learning it much faster than I did at their age. I'm excited to see what they will be able to accomplish in a year or two."
Internally, the team spends time on personal projects and collaboration opportunities. Current projects include websites and a high-tech escape room on campus" In the spring, the team will focus on tech career-preparedness. This means field trips to tech companies, meeting professionals, building tech portfolios, and prepping for interviews. Gubanyi states that, "The team includes students with a variety of programming backgrounds. Some are experienced and some are beginners. Some are more interested in working on tech projects and some are more interested in competitive programming. Nonetheless, the team members all share a common interest for solving problems with programs and enjoying each other's company."
List of programming team members includes:
Returner Members:
Andrew Brandt, senior, Knob Noster, Missouri
Tytus Woodburn, junior, York, Nebraska
Andrew Pfeiffer, senior, Bettendorf, Iowa
Aaron Cumming, sophomore, Allen, Texas
Alyssa Butler, senior, Houston, Texas
Alexander Johnston, junior, White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Ames Andelt, senior, Crete, Nebraska
Jacob Woodmancy, senior, Grant, Nebraska
New Members:
Ethan L'Heureux, freshman, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Isaac Dawson, freshman, Cedar Falls, Iowa
David Marin, freshman, Omaha, Nebraska
Caden Korell, Blair, Nebraska
Silas Curtis, Worden, Illubius
About Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia University, Nebraska, founded in 1894, is a fully accredited, co-educational university of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod located in Seward, Nebraska, which currently serves more than 2,500 students. Concordia offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs in an excellent academic and Christ-centered community that equips men and women for lives of learning, service, and leadership in the church and world. For more information, visit cune.edu.
