Tiffany Young

Tiffany Young serves as Lecturer in the School of Computing, Engineering & Technology at Robert Gordon University, specializing in Computer Science Education and Work-Based Learning pedagogy. Her academic profile integrates teaching responsibilities in Database Systems, Project Management, and Professional Development with active research in Graduate Apprenticeships and industry-academia alignment. As First Year Coordinator and Mental Health First Aider, she maintains strong student engagement while pursuing part-time PhD studies on graduate employability.

Her research interests center on:

• Computer Science Education innovation
• Work-Based Learning frameworks
• Graduate Apprenticeship program development
• Ethical implications of Gen-AI in technical education
• Industry competency alignment strategies

Recent publications analyze pass/fail grading models, data systems curriculum design, and meta-skill embedding in apprenticeship programs, reflecting her focus on practical pedagogical solutions.

Dr. Young contributes to the Computing & Engineering Education Research Group and participated in the EU-funded Versatile Islands project (2019-2021), developing SME-focused tourism services. Her collaborative approach spans multiple institutions through ACM SIGCSE working groups and IEEE educational initiatives. Current research examines gender diversity in computing apprenticeships and ethical frameworks for AI integration in computing curricula.