Amber Wagner

Dr. Amber Wagner serves as Co-Director in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), within the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alabama, alongside M.S. and B.S. degrees in Information Systems and Computer Science from Kennesaw State University. Her work focuses on computer science education, human-computer interaction, and accessible computing, particularly addressing underrepresented groups and students with disabilities in STEM fields.

Dr. Wagner has received teaching awards from Kennesaw State University and Birmingham-Southern College. Her research includes projects on pseudorandom number generators, accessible programming tools for motorically challenged students, and strategies to increase diversity in computing. She actively supports student organizations and mentors undergraduate researchers exploring topics like robotic arms and human trafficking data analysis through computational methods.

Her publications emphasize inclusive educational technologies, tactile and voice-based programming interfaces, and regional initiatives to expand STEM accessibility. She advocates for policy-driven solutions to enhance representation of disabled students in computing through collaborative statewide programs.

• Education:
  • Ph.D., University of Alabama, Computer Science
  • M.S., Kennesaw State University, Information Systems
  • B.S., Kennesaw State University, Computer Science
• Key Contributions:
  • Developed tactile input systems (CodeBox64) and voice-based programming tools (Myna)
  • Pioneered screen-free coding activities for early childhood education
  • Advances disability inclusion in STEM through regional collaboration
• Awards:
  • Teaching Excellence Award, Kennesaw State University
  • Innovative Pedagogy Award, Birmingham-Southern College