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Jean R.S. Blair is a Professor of Computer Science at the United States Military Academy (USMA), where she serves as the EECS Distinguished Professor for Innovation. She has held leadership roles including Deputy to the Chief Academic Officer and directorship of academic programs. With sabbatical years at the University of Bergen, Norway, and prior faculty experience at the University of Tennessee, her career spans academia, research, and accreditation leadership.
- Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh; B.S. in Economics and Computer Science from Allegheny College.
Research Interests: Jean’s research bridges algorithmic theory and educational innovation, focusing on:
- Design and Analysis of Graph Algorithms for Combinatorial Problems
- Curriculum Development in Emerging Computing Disciplines
- Data Education Frameworks
- Secure Computing Integration in Undergraduate Programs
Recent Article Trends: Her publications reflect a dual emphasis on theoretical algorithm design (particularly chordal graphs) and transformative educational initiatives in cybersecurity and data science.
Scientific Awards & Memberships: Recognized as an ABET Fellow and CSAB Fellow in 2023, she maintains leadership roles in:
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) - Senior Member
- Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - Senior Member
- Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM)
- American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
Advising & Grants: As a principal investigator, she has secured research funding from the National Science Foundation and Army Research Labs, driving projects in algorithmic theory and cybersecurity education.
