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Dr. Christina Gardner-McCune is an Associate Professor and Director of the Engaging Learning Lab in the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering at the University of Florida's Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Her research focuses on computer science education, AI curriculum development, and learning technologies for K-12 and undergraduate education.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Research at Georgia Institute of Technology (2012)
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology (2011)
- M.S. in Computer Science, Georgia Institute of Technology
- B.S. in Computer Engineering, Syracuse University
Research Focus: Dr. Gardner-McCune develops innovative approaches to teaching computing concepts through after-school programs, summer camps, and formal classroom settings. Her work includes creating national K-12 AI education guidelines and studying how emerging technologies can enhance computational thinking.
Awards:
- ACM Education Advisory Committee Member (2020-2023)
- UF Faculty Career Influencer Award (2020)
- Google Faculty In Residence Fellow (2019)
- UF Graduate Student Champion Award (2019)
Publication Trends: Recent works emphasize K-12 AI integration, VR learning environments, and equity-focused computing education, demonstrating strong alignment with national STEM education initiatives.
