Gary F. Baumgartner

Gary F. Baumgartner serves as an Associate Professor in the Teaching Stream within the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Arts and Science. He teaches foundational undergraduate courses across computer science, electrical/computer engineering, and mathematics departments, including programming, algorithms, theory of computation, discrete mathematics, and calculus.

His academic focus centers on computer science pedagogy and computational foundations. Expertise spans Programming Languages, Compilers, Theory of Computation, Discrete Mathematics, and Algorithms, with emphasis on mathematical reasoning and computational thinking for student skill development. Teaching responsibilities include CSC 104 through CSC 488, ECE 242, and MAT 137/240 courses.

Dr. Baumgartner's teaching excellence is recognized through multiple awards:

• Department of Computer Science Student Union (CSSU) Teaching Award (2005, 2006, 2009, 2012)
• Faculty of Arts and Science Student Unions (APUS-SAC) Teaching Award (1999)

No information is available regarding student advising or research grants, reflecting his teaching-stream appointment focused on curriculum delivery rather than research supervision. His office (BA 4232) and contact details support direct student engagement in Toronto.