Noelle Brown

Noelle Brown is an Assistant Professor and Lecturer at the University of Utah, focusing on innovative approaches to integrating ethics and responsible computing into computer science education. Her work emphasizes design empathy for people with disabilities, pedagogical strategies for ethics integration, and curriculum development in human-computer interaction (HCI). She holds a PhD in Computing Education and has conducted extensive research on teaching methodologies in CS1/CS2 courses.

Her research interests span computer ethics, HCI education, and disability-inclusive design, with a focus on bridging technical instruction with ethical considerations. Recent studies include evaluating micro-insertion techniques for responsible computing education and leveraging social media data to build design empathy for disabled populations. She actively explores challenges in creating ethically-integrated assignments and measuring learning outcomes in ethics-focused curricula.

Dr. Brown has published 12 peer-reviewed articles between 2019-2025, covering topics from AI ethics assignments to postsecondary education retention strategies. Her work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical pedagogical applications, emphasizing the importance of human-centered values in computing education.

Her advising and grant activities are not detailed in the provided information, though her research suggests involvement in curriculum development and educational policy initiatives. No scientific awards are listed in the current data.