Megan Olsen

Megan Olsen is a Professor of Computer Science at Loyola University Maryland and serves as Director of the Hyman Science Scholars Program and Camp BaltiCode. She holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

Education:

• Ph.D., Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2011
• M.S., Computer Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2009
• B.S., Computer Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, 2005

Research Interests: Her work focuses on complex systems, computational biology, and simulation validation. Recent efforts include improving agent-based model validation, parameter exploration, and tumor angiogenesis modeling. She develops methods to enhance simulation credibility through metamorphic testing and combinatorial approaches.

Advising & Leadership:

• PhD Committee Member for Youssaf Menacer (University of Houston, 2024)
• Former Department Chair (2020–2023)
• Member of the Data Science Advisory Board (2020–present)

Labs & Teams: Leads the Validation Lab, advancing simulation validation techniques. Collaborates on projects like the Hyman Scholars Program and Camp BaltiCode to promote STEM education.