Laurie C Murphy

Laurie C Murphy is a researcher at Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA, USA, specializing in computer science education and pedagogy. Her work focuses on novice programming, debugging strategies, recursive algorithms, and student mindset theories.

Her research explores student-centered learning, code explanation techniques, and assessment methodologies in programming education. Key topics include debugging strategies, self-theories in computing, and learning style comparisons between programming and mathematics.

Recent publications (2017–2012) highlight trends in

• student-centered classroom practices
• debugging error analysis
• recursive/iterative comprehension
• code literacy assessments

She collaborates with institutions like Grand Valley State University and College of Charleston on studies about instructional practices and programming education challenges.