Benjamin Stephenson

Benjamin D. Stephenson is a **Teaching Professor** in the **Department of Computer Science** at the **University of Calgary**, within the **Faculty of Science**. His research focuses on **computer science education**, particularly in curriculum design, assessment strategies, and innovative teaching methods.

**Education**:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Western Ontario (2006)
• B.S. in Computer Science, University of Western Ontario (2001)

**Research Interests**: Stephenson emphasizes practical approaches to improving student learning outcomes in computer science through technologies like automated programming exam systems and coding demonstration videos. He also explores metacognitive strategies via 'exam wrappers' to enhance student self-assessment.

**Awards**:

• 2018 Faculty of Science Educational Leadership Award
• 2015 Early Career Scholarship Excellence Award
• 2015 Best Poster Award at the University of Calgary Conference on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching

**Teaching**: Coordinates courses such as **CPSC 585 Games Programming**. Advocates for evidence-based teaching practices and contributes to national conferences on computing education.