Frances Trees

Frances Trees is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University, located at 110 Frelinghuysen Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854. She holds office in Hill 384 and can be reached at FRAN.TREES@RUTGERS.EDU or (848)445-7299. Her work bridges computer science education with interdisciplinary partnerships, particularly through collaborations with the Graduate School of Education.

Research interests focus on expanding access to computer science education and improving STEM pedagogy. She has secured significant funding including a $4 Million USDOE Grant to enhance CS-focused STEM education and an NSF CSforAll grant with Prof. Nguyen and colleagues.

• Awards: Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education, 3X CS Award, NJ CS Education Excellence

Grants include federal initiatives targeting broader participation in computing. She actively contributes to institutional efforts via SAS News and Rutgers' CS education programs, though specific lab affiliations or student advisement records are not detailed here.