April Wang

Prof. April Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zurich. Her work focuses on Educational Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, and AI-driven tools for programming education. She is affiliated with the Professur Educational Technology group and teaches courses such as Human Computer Interaction and Ethics in Computing. Her research explores interactive learning environments, collaborative data science workflows, and AI-augmented educational systems.

Her research interests span computational notebooks, live coding interfaces, and human-AI collaboration in software development. Notable contributions include frameworks like DBox for algorithm learning and EDBooks for interactive programming narratives. She also investigates challenges in real-time collaboration tools and automated documentation systems for data scientists.

Recent work emphasizes understanding user needs in automated copilot systems and resolving conflicts in collaborative notebook environments. Her projects often bridge theoretical HCI principles with practical educational tools, aiming to enhance both instructor efficacy and student engagement.

Prof. Wang’s teaching portfolio includes courses on user-centered interface design and ethical scientific practices. She actively contributes to advancing interdisciplinary computational literacy through initiatives like datAR, which uses everyday objects to teach data concepts.