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Mark Allen Weiss is an Eminent Scholar Chaired Professor and Associate Director for Academic Affairs at Florida International University's School of Computing and Information Sciences. He is renowned for authoring nine influential textbooks, including the market-leading Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis series in multiple programming languages (C, Ada, C++, Java). His leadership in computer science education includes chairing the College Board's Advanced Placement Computer Science Development Committee, driving curriculum transitions from Pascal to C++ to Java.
- Secured over $10M in state funding for Florida IT programs
- Lead PI on a $5M NSF grant for longitudinal CS education studies
His research focuses on data structures, algorithm analysis, programming pedagogy, and educational interventions. He has profoundly shaped national computer science standards through College Board advisory roles.
Scientific Awards:
- 2017 Taylor L. Booth Education Award
- 2015 SIGCSE Award
- IEEE Region 3 Leadership Award (2017)
- ACM Distinguished Educator
- AAAS Fellow
- IEEE Senior Member
