Carolyn Brodie

Carolyn Brodie is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Simpson College's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. She joined as a full-time faculty member in 2018 after serving seven years as an adjunct. Her expertise spans Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Privacy and Security Design, and Software Development. Brodie holds a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Iowa State University (1984) and M.S./Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1997/1999).

Her research focuses on leveraging emerging technologies to solve real-world user problems, with emphasis on privacy policy management, usability in security systems, and decision support methodologies. She previously worked at IBM in research (Watson Research Center) and software development roles. Key contributions include the DAISY decision support framework and SPARCLE policy workbench, highlighted in her 20+ peer-reviewed publications.

• Awards: Simpson College Excellence in Adult Education (2018), 3 patents (2009–2013)
• Grants & Funding: Not explicitly listed in provided text

Brodie's work bridges theoretical HCI advancements with practical applications in organizational privacy management, military decision systems, and collaborative software tools. She actively participates in CHI conferences and usability-focused research initiatives.