Brad Barnes

Brad Barnes is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Georgia's School of Computing. His research focuses on parallel and distributed computing, computer architecture, operating systems, and computing education. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Georgia (2011) and a BS from the College of Charleston (2004). Barnes has been actively involved in curriculum development, including Open Educational Resources initiatives to reduce student textbook costs. He has received multiple teaching awards including the UGA Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award (2024) and three Student Career Success Influencer Awards (2022-2024).

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of Georgia, 2011
• BS in Computer Science, College of Charleston, 2004

Research Interests: Barnes' work emphasizes improving computing education through active learning environments and studying student engagement metrics. His recent grants include a $17,340 ALG Continuous Improvement Grant (2024) to update CSCI 1302 course materials. He has also contributed to outreach programs like elevateCS, which received Google funding in 2017 to expand high school CS education.

Grants & Funding:

• Continuous Improvement Grant ($17,340) - Affordable Learning Georgia (2024)
• Google igniteCS Grant - elevateCS Program (2017)
• Multiple UGA Learning Technologies and Provost's Office grants for curriculum innovation (2016-2020)