Scott A McElfresh

Scott A McElfresh is a Lecturer at the School of Engineering and Computing at Christopher Newport University. He holds a Ph.D. and MS in Computer Science from Dartmouth College, and dual BS degrees in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science) and Mathematics & Cognitive Science from Carnegie Mellon University.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Dartmouth College
  • MS in Computer Science, Dartmouth College
  • BS in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science), Carnegie Mellon University
  • BS in Mathematics and Cognitive Science, Carnegie Mellon University

His research focuses on Computer Science Education, Algorithms, and Non-profit Technology. He has contributed to advancing computational geometry in the 1990s, particularly in optimizing image processing techniques. His teaching spans Data Structures and Algorithms, introductory computer science courses, and educational technology applications.

Dr. McElfresh has previously held teaching positions at Carnegie Mellon, Wake Forest, St. Lawrence, and Longwood Universities. He has extensive experience mentoring students in technical consulting for non-profits, including co-leading Carnegie Mellon’s Technology Consulting in the Community program for five years.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Academic Community Engagement Fellowship, Wake Forest (2010)

He actively contributes to the computer science education community as a leader in grading Advanced Placement exams and serving on planning committees for the SIGCSE Technical Symposium—a flagship conference for computing education.