Jennifer A. Polack-Wahl

Jennifer A. Polack-Wahl, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Mary Washington, holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of South Florida (1997), an M.S. in Computer Science from Pace University (1993), and a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Scranton (1992). Her work focuses on integrating technology into education, particularly through 3D virtual environments and K-12 curriculum development. She has received grants for innovative educational projects and collaborates with students on education apps now used nationally.

• B.S., University of Scranton (1992)
• M.S., Pace University (1993)
• Ph.D., University of South Florida (1997)

Her research interests span Computer Science Education, where she explores pedagogical tools and methods; Educational Technology, emphasizing practical applications like education apps; and 3D Virtual Collaboration Environments, aiming to enhance curriculum material adoption. She has also contributed to Technology Integration in Learning through mobile devices like iPods.

Jennifer Polack-Wahl has received notable recognition, including:

• 2006 ACM SIGCSE Special Project Grant (for 3D virtual collaboration environments)
• UMW Jepson Fellowship (for K-12 learning modules)
• Mary Washington Faculty Development Grant (2011-2012, for "iPod for Education")

She actively collaborates with students on education apps used across U.S. schools and serves in leadership roles within the IEEE Education Society (Virginia Central chapter chair) and the Consortium of Computing Sciences Eastern Division. Her work appears in the Journal of Computing Science and Frontiers in Education, and she co-chaired the Frontiers in Education 2010 program committee.