Jocelyn Simmonds

Jocelyn Simmonds is a faculty member in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Chile, Faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Her research spans software engineering, computing education, and gender diversity in STEM. She has published extensively in top-tier venues and collaborates with leading researchers in the field.

• PhD in Computer Science, University of Toronto, 2011
• Extensive publication record from 2003 to 2025
• Key collaborator: María Cecilia Bastarrica, Nancy Hitschfeld-Kahler, Francisco J. Gutierrez

Her primary research interests include software engineering education, computational thinking for K-12 and vocational schools, and gender diversity and inclusion in computer science and software engineering. She has led initiatives to integrate computational thinking into teacher training and has studied the impact of affirmative action on female enrollment in CS/SE programs.

Her recent publications reflect a strong trend toward computing education and social aspects of software engineering, particularly focusing on diversity, inclusion, and pedagogical methods. Earlier work was more technical, covering model-driven engineering, software process lines, and runtime monitoring of web services.

Scientific Awards:

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Jocelyn Simmonds has advised and collaborated with several students and researchers, including Constanza Diaz, Carlos Estay, Maíra Marques, and others, particularly in projects related to computational thinking and educational interventions. She has been involved in national training programs and initiatives to promote women in computing. Her work often involves empirical studies and systematic literature reviews, contributing both to technical software engineering knowledge and to the understanding of social dynamics in computing education.

Laboratories and Research Teams:

• Collaborates with the research group at the Department of Computer Science, University of Chile.
• Active participant in international research collaborations, particularly in software engineering and computing education communities.