Brian Hare

Brian Hare is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at the University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC). He holds a M.S. and B.S. in Computer Science from UMKC (2004 and 2000), an M.S.W. in Social Work from the University of Houston (1987), and a B.S. in Family and Child Development from Kansas State University (1985).

His research focuses on pedagogical methods in computer science education, the societal implications of technology, and ethical considerations in computing. He transitioned to academia after a career in social work, driven by self-taught programming skills and a desire to teach. His career began with a one-semester teaching contract that evolved into a long-term commitment to effective education.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His teaching and advising activities are centered on undergraduate and graduate computer science education without specific named initiatives. No laboratory affiliations or collaborative teams are documented here.