Evorell Fridge

Dr. Evorell (E.L.) Fridge is an Instructor in the Department of Computer Science at the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering, University of West Florida (UWF). He transitioned to a full-time faculty role in 2023 after serving as an adjunct instructor for many years, drawing on 14 years of prior experience as a web applications engineer at UWF. His teaching spans software engineering, web and mobile development, and capstone courses, emphasizing real-world application.

Education:

• Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction: Science — University of West Florida
• M.S., Computer Science — University of West Florida
• M.A. — Louisiana State University
• B.G.S. — University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Dr. Fridge's research interests center on computer science education, particularly methodologies and tools that support student software engineering teams. His expertise includes full-stack development, client-side frameworks, mobile applications, and software architecture. Though no publications are listed, his teaching philosophy is deeply informed by both academic training and extensive industry experience.

He is actively involved in curriculum delivery and student mentorship within UWF’s Computer Science program, contributing to courses such as Software Engineering I & II and various programming-focused classes. His work bridges academic instruction with practical software development skills.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed.

Dr. Fridge advises student teams primarily through capstone and software engineering courses, where he mentors project design, implementation, and collaboration. While no formal grants or research funding are mentioned, his educational background in curriculum development suggests a strong commitment to pedagogical innovation.

He is associated with the instructional and academic operations of the Department of Computer Science, contributing to initiatives such as the UWF Smart Home Research and the Artificial Intelligence Research Group indirectly through student project supervision, though not listed as a core researcher.