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Dr. Aman Yadav is a Professor at Michigan State University, holding the Lappan-Phillips Professorship of Computing Education in both the College of Education and College of Natural Science. He specializes in computing education research, focusing on integrating computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS) into K-12 classrooms through teacher professional development.
- Affiliation: Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering
- Education: PhD in Learning, Design, and Technology; Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering
Yadav's research centers on preparing educators to effectively implement CT and CS in their teaching, particularly for underserved communities. His work includes NSF-funded projects like CT4EDU for elementary CT integration and initiatives supporting Detroit high school CS teachers. He emphasizes culturally responsive pedagogies, social justice, and inclusive lesson design principles.
- Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Communications of the ACM and Journal of Engineering Education
- NSF Grants: Multiple projects including "Modeling Inclusive Computational Thinking Instruction" and "Empowering Future Teachers with Generative AI Education"
Yadav leads the Justice, Education, and Technology (JET) Lab, which explores how computing can address systemic inequities. He co-edited Computational Thinking in Education: A Pedagogical Perspective and actively participates in global research workshops like WiPSCE. His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical evaluation of computing's societal impact.
