M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UNC Charlotte.Nicole Kehaulani Collins, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand Nicole Collins is an Author Trainer and former Assessment Specialist at zyBooks, a Wiley Brand. She earned her B.S. in Computer Science and her M.Ed. in Learning, Design & Technology from UNC Charlotte. Her professional interests include computing education, online learning, educational technology, instructional design, curriculum development, and DEI in STEM. Nicole is passionate about creating engaging and effective learning experiences for students, leveraging her expertise in instructional design and technology to enhance educational outcomes for STEM disciplines.Dr. Annie Hui, zyBooks
master’s degrees in Computer Science and Engineering and Technology Management from Portland State University, where he also completed his Ph.D. His doctoral work focused on enhancing file-based dataset management for scientists. Dr. Alawini’s research spans databases, applied machine learning, and educational technology, aiming to improve classroom experiences and develop advanced data management systems. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Optimizing Database Query Learning: A Generative AI Approach for Semantic Error FeedbackAbstractIn database education research, numerous common error types and overarching
Paper ID #38668Comparing Student Outcomes in Online vs. In-person Sections of anOn-campus Computer Science CourseRishi Sunny GulatiProf. Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Matthew West is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Prof. Craig Zilles, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Craig Zilles is a Professor in the Computer Science department at the University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign. His research focuses on computer science education and assessment with an emphasis on effective teaching at scale.Prof. Mariana
Paper ID #41775Developing Lafayette Park Minecraft World to Broaden Participation in ComputingDr. Lily Rui Liang, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Lily Rui Liang is a full professor and Graduate Program Director at the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology, University of the District of Columbia. Dr. Liang joined the University of the District of Columbia in 2004 after receiving her Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada. Her research areas include computer science education, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital image processing. She
Paper ID #41661Board 43: AP-CS, ChatGPT and Me: a High School Student PerspectiveDr. Zoe Wood, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Whether it is creating computer graphics models of underwater shipwrecks or using art and creativity to help students learn computational thinking, Professor Zoe Wood’s projects unite visual arts, mathematics and computer science.Miguel Manoah Refugio Greenberg ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 AP-CS, ChatGPT and Me: a high school student perspectiveAbstractWith the creation of openAI’s ChatGPT system, a problem has arisen in
Paper ID #40146First Try, No (Autograder) Warm Up: Motivating Quality Coding Submis-sionsLiia Butler, University of Illinois, Urbana-ChampaignDr. Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is the Severns Teaching Associate Professor with the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 First Try, No (Autograder) Warm Up: Motivating Quality Coding SubmissionsAbstractInstructors face the challenge of encouraging well-tested, quality code
Paper ID #47322Tapping into Student Behavior Insights tool to detect struggle in CS programmingassignmentsGabriel Beal, zyBooks, A Wiley BrandDr. Chi Yan Daniel Leung, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand Chi Yan (Daniel) Leung is the Senior Content Author (Labs) at zyBooks. He oversees the content creation and maintenance of labs across different titles at zyBooks. Before joining zyBooks, he was a lecturer at the School of Engineering at the University of California at Merced. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Vision from the University of California at Merced.Joe Mazzone, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand Joe is the learning tools and zyLabs
developing proofs-of-concept and prototypes for sponsors in the tech, education, and non-profit sectors, but the course itself is an innovative model of multidisciplinary pedagogy, with instructors from CS and Writing backgrounds working together to teach and mentor soon-to-be NC State graduates. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Survey of Task Planning: Pre- and Post-Assessment of a Project Management Activity in the Computer Science Senior CapstoneAbstract: Task planning is a foundational project management activity in North Carolina StateUniversity’s Computer Science (CS) senior capstone wherein student teams collaborativelyoutline
Paper ID #49397ECS Web Lab: A Web-Based Solution for Equitable and Engaging WebDevelopment EducationMr. Samuel B Mazzone, Marquette UniversityDr. Dennis Brylow, Marquette University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 ECS Web Lab: A Web-Based Solution for Equitable and Engaging Web Development Education AbstractUCLA developed the Exploring Computer Science (ECS) curriculum to increase participation ofwomen and people of color in computer science, focusing on content comprehension,inquiry-based learning, and educational equity. Initially launched in Los
technologies that allow it to be done at scale.Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University Dr. Josh Weese is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Kansas State University in the department of Computer Science. Dr. Weese joined K-State as faculty in the Fall of 2017. He has expertise in data science, software engineering, web technologies, computer science education research, and primary and secondary outreach programs. Dr. Weese has been a highly active member in advocating for computer science education in Kansas including PK-12 model standards in 2019 with an implementation guide the following year. Work on CS teacher endorsement standards are also being developed. Dr. Weese has developed, organized and led activities for
Paper ID #38670How Much Deadline Flexibility on Formative Assessments Should We BeGiving to Our Students?Mr. Chenyan Zhao, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Undergraduate computer science and mathematics student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Research interest in AI in computer science educationProf. Matthew West, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Matthew West is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Prof. Mariana Silva, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Mariana Silva is a Teaching Associate Professor in the
into how to effectively reach a broader and more diverse audience of students, and developing pedagogical techniques and technologies that allow it to be done at scale.Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University Dr. Josh Weese is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Kansas State University in the department of Computer Science. Dr. Weese joined K-State as faculty in the Fall of 2017. He has expertise in data science, software engineering, web technologies, computer science education research, and primary and secondary outreach programs. Dr. Weese has been a highly active member in advocating for computer science education in Kansas including PK-12 model standards in 2019 with an implementation guide the following year
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Paper ID #48316Analogies in an Upper Division Operating Systems CourseDr. Maria R. Ebling, United States Military Academy Maria R. Ebling is an assistant professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. She earned both a Ph.D. and M.S. degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Mathematics from Harvey Mudd College. Her research interest includes pervasive computing, the Internet of Things, and Computer Science education. Prior to joining the faculty of West Point, Dr. Ebling spent three years as the Chief
both a Ph.D. and M.S. degree in Computer Science from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Mathematics from Harvey Mudd College. Her research interest includes pervasive computing, the Internet of Things, and Computer Science education. Prior to joining the faculty of West Point, Dr. Ebling spent three years as the Chief Technology Officer at Medaptive Health and nearly 20 years at the IBM T. J. Watson Research Center. Dr. Ebling is an ACM Distinguished Scientist. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Experiences with the GraySim CPU Scheduling SimulatorAbstractAn undergraduate course in Operating Systems contains many
, particularly in the education sector.Dr. Mihai Boicu, George Mason University Mihai Boicu, Ph.D., is Associate Professor in the Information Sciences and Technology Department at George Mason University. He is an expert in artificial intelligence, structured analytical methods, probabilistic reasoning, evidence-based reasoning, personalized education, active learning with technology, crowd-sourcing, and collective intelligence. He is the main software architect of the Disciple agent development platform and coordinates the software development of various analytical tools used in IC and education. He has over 150 publications, including 2 books and 3 textbooks. He has received the Innovative Application Award from the
Paper ID #41541A Custom Generative AI Chatbot as a Course ResourceYutong Ai, University of MichiganMaya Baveja, University of MichiganAkanksha Girdhar, University of MichiganMelina O’Dell, University of MichiganDr. Andrew Deorio, University of Michigan Andrew DeOrio is a teaching faculty and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs at the University of Michigan and a consultant for web projects. His research interests are in engineering education and interdisciplinary computing. His teaching has been recognized with the Provost’s Teaching Innovation Prize, and he has three times been named Professor of the Year by the students
Paper ID #46485BOARD # 67: Environmental Factors Impacting Cybersecurity Students’Major-specific Conceptual LearningDr. Emre Tokgoz, State University of New York - Farmingdale Emre Tokgoz is a faculty of Department of Computer Security at SUNY - Farmingdale. His research interests in STEM education include understanding and proposing improvement ideas for advancing undergraduate and graduate students conceptual mathematics, engineering, computing, and cybersecurity knowledge.Alyssa Xiang ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Environmental Factors Impacting Cybersecurity Students’ Major
for funding by NSF. He has also con- ducted a Faculty in Residency at Google during the summer of 2018 to learn more about this company’s culture, practices, and to understand the expectations for candidates (e.g. aspiring CS majors) who pursue career opportunities at this company and related prominent companies in tech.Theodore Wimberly Jr.Mariah McMichaelMiss Lauren Brown, Morgan State University Lauren Brown is a Morgan State University Research Assistant majoring in Computer Science.Abigail DinaKrystal L. Williams, University of Georgia ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Examining Psychological and Social Factors that Impact the Experiences and Representation of Black Women in
Computer Science from University of Maryland, College Park in 1986. He is currently Professor of Computer Science at Virginia Tech, where he has been since 1987. He directs the AlgoViz and OpenDSA projects, whose goals resp ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Exploring Office Hour Interactions in a Data Structures and Algorithms CourseAbstractLarge universities often have introductory computing courses with hundreds of students, dozensof TAs, and multiple TAs on duty at the same time. We investigate what occurs during office hourinteractions between students and TAs, focusing on a large intermediate data structures coursewith major programming assignments
Ding researches critical aspects of teaching and learning in STEM fields such as student engage- ment and motivation in online learning environments. Currently, Lu’s research involves how to design instructional videos for teaching debugging skills and misconceptions in learning programming. Another research line of hers is gaming and game-based learning (GBL), especially in empowering teachers to use GBL in their everyday teaching and to engage students in learning. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Exploring Differences in Planning Between Students With and Without Prior Experience in Programming Ryan Parsons