Isabella White

Isabella White serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at North Carolina State University, holding dual leadership roles as Director of Cybersecurity Education and Director of Graduate Programs for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity. She joined the department in July 2024 after completing advanced degrees at NC State.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University (2024)
• M.S. in Computer Science from North Carolina State University (2023)
• B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington (2020)

White's research centers on transformative computing education methodologies, with specialized focus on K-12 curriculum development and project-based learning frameworks. Her work bridges theoretical pedagogy with practical classroom applications, particularly in cybersecurity education and secondary-level software engineering instruction. She actively develops innovative teaching tools and assessment strategies to address learning struggles in programming education while promoting inclusive participation across diverse student populations.

Her publication record from 2021-2024 reveals consistent contributions to premier computing education venues including SIGCSE, FIE, and ITICSE. These works collectively demonstrate a research trajectory emphasizing practical curriculum solutions for K-12 settings, systematic analysis of student participation patterns, and development of specialized tools for programming education. Recurring themes include equity in computing access, project-based pedagogical approaches, and cybersecurity education frameworks.

White maintains active engagement with students through cybersecurity scholarship mentorship and SECURE IT summer programs for middle schoolers. She conducts structured advising through dedicated office hours for the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program (Thursdays 11:00 a.m.-1:15 p.m. ET through June 2025) and course-specific sessions for CSC 379 and CSC 472 by appointment.