Jennifer M. Blaney

Jennifer M. Blaney is a researcher affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles, focusing on Computer Science Education and equity in computing. She earned her PhD in 2018 with a dissertation titled "Tapping into the Leadership Conceptions of Undergraduate Women in Computing: A Mixed-Methods Study." Her work systematically examines gender dynamics, leadership development for women in computing, and systemic barriers to equity in STEM fields.

• PhD in Computer Science Education (UCLA, 2018)

Blaney's research interests include: growth mindset interventions for academic belonging, self-efficacy in computing programs, and transfer student success. She has published extensively in venues like SIGCSE and Computing Science Educator, addressing topics such as first-generation college women's experiences, institutional practices that broaden participation, and academic mentoring for Ph.D. aspirations.

Recent publications highlight her contributions to community college pathways in computing (2025), diversifying faculty pipelines (2023), and upward transfer programs (2020). Her work employs mixed-methods research to analyze how introductory computing courses shape leadership perceptions and belonging. While specific awards or current affiliations aren't documented here, her sustained publication record demonstrates active engagement in computing education research.