Elisabeth Stade

Elisabeth Stade is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Post-Baccalaureate Program at the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Computer Science. With 20+ years of experience, she specializes in innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and bridging mathematics with visual and computational approaches. She co-led major NSF-funded grants and contributed to PHET simulations, while also consulting for a Boulder startup developing touch-based CAD applications.

Her research interests emphasize visualizing mathematical concepts through coding and interdisciplinary connections between math, art, and engineering. Stade teaches courses like 'Visual Algebra' and 'Calculus with Programming,' promoting interactive learning environments. She advocates for accessible education, leveraging online platforms to foster personalized student engagement.

Outside academia, Stade is an artist blacksmith, creating custom furniture and sculptures—recently crafting public art from recycled materials for the Colorado Department of Transportation. This reflects her passion for merging mathematical principles with creative design.