Jennifer Polack-Wahl

Jennifer Polack-Wahl is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Mary Washington. She earned her 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 educational frameworks, particularly through the development of learning modules and mobile applications for K-12 curricula.

• Recipient of 2006 ACM SIGCSE Special Project Grant for 'Facilitating Curriculum Material Adoption Using 3-D Virtual Collaboration Environments'
• UMW Jepson Fellowship for 'Designing Computer Technology Learning Modules in the K-12 Curriculum'
• 2011-2012 Mary Washington Faculty Development Grant for 'iPod for Education: Teaching Resource for the Future'

She has published in journals including the Journal of Computing Science and Frontiers in Education. Dr. Polack-Wahl held leadership roles in the IEEE Education Society's regional chapters and served on the steering committee for the Consortium of Computing Sciences Eastern Division.