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Dcn. Stephen Frezza is a Professor of Software Engineering and current Director of the Software Engineering Program at Franiscan University of Steubenville. Prior to this, he served as a professor and three-time chair of the Computer and Information Science Department at Gannon University for 26 years. His expertise spans requirements engineering, project management, software testing, and embedded systems.
- Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh
- Professional Software Engineering Master (PSEM)
- Active in industry-university partnerships
His research bridges engineering with theology, focusing on philosophy of engineering, affective-domain assessment, competency modeling, and software engineering education. He has authored numerous scholarly works on virtue formation, educational frameworks, and the philosophical foundations of computing.
Recent publications highlight his contributions to computing curricula (CC2020), virtue-based educational models, and Lonergan’s epistemology applied to engineering. His work integrates faith and reason in pedagogical contexts, emphasizing the ethical dimensions of engineering education.
- Senior Member of the IEEE Computer Society
- Volunteer for IEEE-CS Special Technical Committee on Education
- Professional member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
Dcn. Frezza’s leadership in curriculum design and industry collaboration has shaped software engineering programs globally. His teaching and research underscore the interplay between technical rigor and moral development, advocating for holistic engineering education.
