Drue Coles

Drue Coles serves as Professor of Computer Science in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science, and Digital Forensics at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg campus. His teaching responsibilities include:

• CMSC 120: Object-Oriented Programming with Java
• CMSC 130: Graphical User Interfaces in Java
• CMSC 345: Mobile Device Application Development
• CMSC 370: Analysis of Algorithms
• CMSC 380: Operating Systems

Holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Boston University, his academic focus integrates theoretical and applied computing disciplines. His teaching methodology emphasizes creative implementation through projects like the Java Cats initiative, where students develop artistic graphics using JavaFX/Swing.

Research interests span foundational computer science domains with practical applications:

• Object-oriented design patterns and implementation
• Mobile ecosystem development frameworks
• Operating system architecture and functionality
• Algorithmic complexity analysis
• Computational graphics programming
• Software engineering pedagogy

Dr. Coles maintains an active personal pursuit in long-distance running, having completed a symbolic circumnavigation of Earth (24,901.6 miles) between September 25, 2010 and March 20, 2024, documented through his Equator Run project.