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Andrew Begel is an Associate Professor in the Software and Societal Systems Department (S3D) at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science. He is also affiliated with the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at CMU and holds an Affiliate Professor position at the University of Washington's Information School. Previously, he spent 16 years as a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, focusing on software engineering and human-computer interaction.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley (2005), advised by Susan L. Graham
- M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, MIT (1997), advised by Mitchel Resnick
- B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering, MIT (1996), advised by Mitchel Resnick
Research Focus: His work centers on creating inclusive workplaces for neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities. Current projects include:
- AI tools for real-time communication support between autistic/non-autistic individuals
- Neurodiversity-aware educational programs (e.g., game coding camps for autistic students)
- VR training for neurotypical allies to understand sensory challenges faced by autistic colleagues
- Adaptive coding instruction for neurodivergent learners
Awards & Recognition:
- ACM Distinguished Member (2019)
- National Merit Scholarship (1992)
- Leo V. Dustman Award in Mathematics
Advising & Labs:
- Runs the VariAbility Lab at CMU
- Currently advising Jiwoong (Joon) Jang and Darren (Ren) Butler
Key Contributions:
- Pioneered programming-by-voice systems for developers with disabilities
- Developed collaboration tools like Deep Intellisense and StarLogo for inclusive education
- Advocated for neurodiversity inclusion in software engineering workplaces
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