Brian J Kokensparger

Brian J. Kokensparger is an Associate Professor in the Computer Science, Design, and Journalism department at Creighton University's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on Digital Humanities, High Throughput Computing, and Computer Science Education, with particular emphasis on leveraging computational tools for literary analysis and pedagogical innovation.

• Specializes in integrating Shakespearean texts with programming education
• Develops tools for digital storytelling and character path visualization
• Focuses on assessment methodologies in computing courses

Kokensparger’s recent publications (2016–2021) reveal trends in humanities-driven programming pedagogy, utilizing Shakespearean corpora to teach decision structures and computational thinking. His work bridges literary analysis with educational technology, emphasizing blended learning and student-centered assessment. Notable themes include agent-based modeling for authorship attribution and theatrical software engineering.

As a presenter at conferences like Digitorium and SIGCSE, he advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration between computer science and the humanities, while exploring ethical dimensions of digital activism. His research also addresses student placement accuracy and violence prevention training in higher education.