Rob Thompson

Rob Thompson is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Colorado School of Mines. He focuses on welcoming students in introductory classes and developing new courses, such as the Human-Computer Interaction class. His research emphasizes accessibility, computer science education, and collaborative technologies.

Education:

• B.S. Computer Science and Physics, University of Washington (2011)
• M.S. Computer Science, University of Washington (2013)
• Ph.D. Computer Science, University of Washington (2019)

Research Interests: Rob explores accessibility tools for learning-disabled children, including educational software and accessible programming environments for dyslexics. He also investigates collaborative problem-solving systems and human-computer interaction. His work bridges CSCW and educational technology.

Professional Background: Prior to Mines, Rob taught at the University of Washington and worked in industry at Zillow. He has no listed scientific awards or grants in the provided text.

Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, video games, and anime.