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Dr. Colleen M. Lewis will present for the Computer Science and Learning Sciences Brown Bag on Thursday, October 2nd. Dr. Lewis is an Associate Professor of Computer Science in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science School at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 

Talk title: CS Education: From Stuffed Animals to Structural Barriers

Abstract: In my work, I aim to understand and improve CS education to make it more equitable and effective. My research is organized around two overarching themes: (1) understanding and optimizing CS learning, and (2) understanding and removing barriers to CS. I will share a current project or two in each area and both stuffed animals and structural barriers will be prominently featured. 

Biography: Colleen Lewis is an Associate Professor of computer science (CS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Lewis was previously the McGregor-Girand Associate Professor of CS at Harvey Mudd College. At the University of California, Berkeley, Lewis completed a PhD in science and mathematics education, an MS in computer science, and a BS in electrical engineering and computer science. Lewis curates CSTeachingTips.org, a NSF-sponsored project for disseminating effective CS teaching practices. Lewis has received the NSF CAREER Award, a lasting impact award from ICER, the NCWIT.org Undergraduate Mentoring Award, and the AnitaB.org Emerging Leader Award for her efforts to broaden participation in computing.

Please contact Tammy (tammy.wen@northwestern.edu) to attend on Zoom.