Adele Howe

Adele Howe is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Colorado State University (CSU), affiliated with the College of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, particularly in search and optimization techniques, security for home computer users, and automated planning and scheduling. She has held roles such as Acting Department Chair (2009-2010) and served on editorial boards for journals like JAIR and AI Magazine. Howe has extensive professional service experience, including roles in AAAI Executive Council and ICAPS Council.

Education: PhD (Computer and Information Science, UMass Amherst, 1993), MS (UMass Amherst, 1987), BS (Computer Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1983). Her work includes over 100 publications in AI planning, optimization, and security. Notable awards include AAAI Fellow (2015), NSF CAREER Award (1996), and recognition for teaching excellence.

Her research integrates empirical methods to evaluate algorithm performance, with applications in military scheduling (e.g., AFSCN satellite communications) and cybersecurity. Recent work explores psychological factors in user security behavior. Howe has advised over 20 graduate students and led grants totaling millions, including projects on landscape analysis for TSP and security agents.

Awards and recognitions highlight her contributions to AI planning, cybersecurity, and education. She has organized major conferences (e.g., AAAI 2007, ICAPS 2009) and contributed to initiatives like the Defense Science Board Task Force on Autonomy.