Mark Goadrich

Professor of Computer Science

He/Him/His goadrich@hendrix.edu Charles D. Morgan Center - Reynolds Hall 313 (501) 450-1367 (501) 450-3829 http://mark.goadrich.com

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Mark Goadrich is a professor with 17+ years of computer science and mathematics teaching experience at small liberal-arts undergraduate colleges, specializing in software engineering, game development, and data analytics. His research is focused on using artificial intelligence algorithms to simulate human player experience in card games. He is passionate about connecting computer science education with community service to help students find and follow their passion.

Academic Background

B.A., Kenyon College, 1998
M.S., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2000
Ph.D., University of Wisconsin–Madison, 2007

Hendrix College Arboretum earns ArbNet accreditation

September 25, 2026 — The Hendrix College Arboretum has earned Level I accreditation through ArbNet, a global network of arboreta, botanical gardens, and tree-focused organizations dedicated to advancing the planting, study, and conservation of trees.

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Hendrix College Receives $2.5 Million National Science Foundation Grant for Expanding the Scientific Workforce in Rural Regions

Project will support STEM-focused students from economically limited backgrounds

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Computer Science Students Present Research, Place in Programming Competition

Four Hendrix students take active roles at conference

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