Meghan Allen

Meghan Allen is the Associate Head of Undergraduate Affairs and Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She specializes in computer science education, with a focus on inclusive pedagogy, curriculum design, and teaching methodologies. Her work addresses challenges faced by English Language Learners (ELLs), non-majors, and diverse student populations in STEM education. Allen has taught numerous introductory computer science courses, including CPSC 107, 110, 121, and 210, emphasizing practical programming skills and systemic program design.

Allen's research spans autograding innovations, student engagement strategies, and the efficacy of online learning tools. She has co-authored studies on technical writing in CS, universal design principles for accessibility, and the role of experiential learning in software engineering education. Her work is informed by partnerships with students and faculty in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL).

• Awards: Incredible Instructor Awards; UBC CS Teaching Award (2007); multiple TA Teaching Awards.
• Leadership: Oversees undergraduate affairs in the UBC CS Department, including course coordination and academic policies.
• Publications: 15+ peer-reviewed articles on education innovation, including recent works on autograding systems and ELL support strategies.

Her office is located in the ICCS Building room 243, and she actively contributes to departmental initiatives like the CPSC 110 Challenge Exam process. Allen advocates for inclusive curricula and has pioneered strength-based evaluation approaches to improve student outcomes.