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Sana Odeh is a Clinical Professor of Computer Science at New York University (NYU), affiliated with the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. She holds roles as Faculty Liaison for Global Programs in Computer Science, Affiliated Faculty at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), Board Member at NYU Paris, and member of the NYU Global Network University (GNU) Curriculum Committee. Her work focuses on advancing women in computing, curriculum development, and international collaboration in Computer Science.
- Education: No specific degrees listed, but extensive professional experience in academia.
Research interests include women's representation in computing in the Arab World, curriculum development, web/mobile technologies, and online education. She has pioneered initiatives like the NYUAD International Hackathon for Social Good (focusing on quantum computing since 2021) and the Arab Women in Computing Conference (since 2012). These efforts aim to bridge gender gaps and promote technological innovation in developing regions.
Her awards include annual recognition from GHC (2014–2019), World Technology Award finalist (2016), and Google’s Rise Award (2010/2009). She is also a leader in the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) and founder of the Arab Women in Computing (ArabWIC) organization.
Advising and leadership include mentoring NYU’s Courant Women in Computing (WinC), coordinating global curriculum initiatives, and overseeing high-level computer science programs at NYU Paris. She has developed innovative courses such as Introduction to Computer Science and Web Development and Programming.
Labs/Teams: Central roles in ArabWIC, WinC, and the NYU Global Programs network. Her work emphasizes cross-border collaboration, exemplified by her role in establishing NYUAD’s Computer Science department and creating international educational partnerships.
