Shanon Reckinger

Shanon Reckinger is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago in the Department of Computer Science. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an MS in Computer Science from Stanford, her career spans academic roles at UIC, Stanford, Montana State University, and Fairfield University.

• Stanford University, M.S. (Computer Science) - 2018
• University of Colorado at Boulder, Ph.D (Mechanical Engineering) - 2011
• University of Colorado at Boulder, M.S. (Mechanical Engineering) - 2010
• University of St. Thomas, B.S. (Mechanical Engineering), B.A. (Mathematics) - 2006

Her research interests focus on Computer Science Education, particularly in data structures pedagogy, equity in computing education, assessment methods, and peer learning models. She has pioneered oral proficiency exams and problem-solving competitions as alternatives to traditional hackathons, emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility.

Shanon's peer-reviewed publications (15+ in SIGCSE, ITiCSE, ASEE) reflect trends in curriculum innovation, student performance analysis, and DEI integration. Notable awards include the UIC Harold A Simon Teaching Award (2024) and multiple NSF S-STEM grants for low-income student support. She actively advises student projects, collaborates with industry partners, and serves on DEI committees. Outreach efforts include Google exploreCSR workshops, Code in Place mentoring, and Women in Engineering initiatives.