Alicia Nicki Washington

Alicia Nicki Washington is the Cue Family Professor of the Practice of Computer Science and Professor of the Practice in Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. She holds concurrent roles since 2020 and 2021 respectively. Her research focuses on advancing equitable computing education through identity-inclusive frameworks, addressing systemic barriers faced by underrepresented groups in STEM.

Education: PhD (2005), MS (2002) in Computer Science from North Carolina State University; BS (2000) in Computer Science from Johnson C. Smith University. Prior roles include Associate/Assistant Professor positions at Howard University (2006-2020).

Research interests center on identity intersections in computing, cultural competence in education, and dismantling structural inequities. Notable grants include NSF-funded initiatives like the Alliance for Identity-Inclusive Computing Education (AIICE) and Athena AI Institute. Awards include the Computer Science Hall of Fame (2019) and NC Governor's recognition (2022).

Teaching includes courses like COMPSCI 240/GSF 242: Race, Gender, Class & Computing and Bass Connections research teams. She leads outreach initiatives promoting DEI in tech and authored Unapologetically Dope: Lessons for Black Women and Girls in Tech (2018).