معرفی
Rebecca Robinson is an Education-Focused Lecturer in the Department of Human Centred Computing at Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology. She specializes in equity and diversity in IT education, emphasizing student wellbeing and accessible learning. As chief examiner for FIT1058 Foundations of Computing and co-lecturer for FIT2014 Theory of Computation, she plays a key role in foundational computing education.
Education:
- PhD in Computer Science (Monash University, 2009): 'Characterizations and algorithms for topological containment of wheel graphs'
- BCompSc (Hons) in Computer Science (University of Melbourne, 2004): 'Beyond RDF: Validity and consistency analysis through graph matching'
Research focuses on dismantling barriers in computing education through inclusive pedagogy and curriculum design. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education). Notable contributions include frameworks for equitable admissions processes and strategies to improve diversity in CS programs.
Awards and recognition include:
- 2023 Faculty of IT Education Excellence Award - Teaching Excellence
- Higher Education Academy Fellow (2023)
- 2019 Sessional Teaching Award
Service roles include Equitable Learning and Disability Liaison for Monash IT, advancing inclusive educational practices. Her research spans both computing education and genealogy studies, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in human-centred computing.
