Apoorve Chokshi

Apoorve Chokshi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Computing at Mount Royal University, joining in 2023. His research focuses on creating anti-racist pathways in coding and computer science education through a phenomenological approach emphasizing equity and diversity. Prior to academia, he worked in the corporate sector for over a decade, solving problems and writing code.

Education:

• PhD(c) in Educational Research, Learning Sciences, University of Calgary
• MSc in Computer Science, University of Calgary
• BSc in Information & Management Systems, University of Ottawa/Université d’Ottawa

Research Interests: Apoorve’s work integrates equity-centered pedagogies in computer science education, leveraging phenomenological methodologies to address systemic barriers. He explores intersections of technology education with social justice, software engineering, data science, and project management.

Professional Background: Alongside his doctoral studies, he has taught courses in educational research, computer science, software engineering, project management, and data science. His academic journey has been supported by prestigious scholarships including NSERC, SSHRC, and NSF funding.

Advising and Grants: No specific advising roles or grants are mentioned in the provided information.