Risa B. Myers

Risa B. Myers is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Computer Science Department at Rice University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. She focuses on computational thinking, databases, and data science pedagogy, emphasizing real-world applications in her teaching. Her research interests include innovating data science education through program development and interactive learning materials.

Education:

• PhD, Computer Science, Rice University (2016)
• MS, Computer Science, Rice University (2013)
• MS, Computer Science, Stanford University (1993)
• SB, Computer Science and Engineering, MIT (1989)

Myers integrates industry insights into classroom examples and assignments. Her teaching areas include Introduction to Database Systems, Big Data, and Data Science Tools and Models. No specific grants, labs, or teams are detailed in the profile.