Raymond Pettit

Raymond Pettit is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Virginia, where he focuses on computing education research and teaching. With 12 years in industry and 16 years in academia, he transitioned from full-time industry work to academia in 2004, completing a Ph.D. as a graduate assistant. His career includes roles at Abilene Christian University before joining UVA in 2018. He specializes in bridging academia and industry needs through research in programming education, AI integration in teaching, and human factors in computing.

Education: Earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science (institution unspecified) while working as a graduate assistant. Prior industry experience included software development for private companies and government research organizations.

Research Interests: Computer Science Education with a focus on AI in education, programming pedagogy, and error message design. Key areas include:

• Generative AI impact on teaching methodologies
• Metacognitive strategies for novice programmers
• Gender dynamics in online learning platforms
• Human factors in compiler error messages

Publications: Recent work explores AI integration in courses, collaboration policies, and emotional impacts of AI tools. Themes include bridging academia-industry gaps and improving error message usability.

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Advising & Grants: While no specific grants or advisees are mentioned, his teaching roles and research activities suggest involvement in educational initiatives. He has transitioned from adjunct to full-time roles, indicating sustained academic commitment.

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