Thomas Rossi

Thomas Rossi is a Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of the B.S. in Computer Science program at the University of New Haven’s Tagliatela College of Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of New Hampshire and a Bachelor of Arts in Information Technology Leadership and Spanish from Washington & Jefferson College.

• Education:
  • Master of Science, Computer Science, University of New Hampshire
  • Bachelor of Arts, Information Technology Leadership and Spanish, Washington & Jefferson College

Research Interests: Rossi focuses on leveraging technology to enhance computer science education and address community needs through student-led software development. His work explores:

• Active learning strategies in introductory programming courses
• Integration of object-oriented programming with educational tools
• Mobile applications for mental health crisis support
• Community-driven software development projects

Recent Publications (2022–2023): His research has been presented at the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, emphasizing pedagogical innovations and technology’s role in:

• Experiential learning models
• Graphics libraries for programming education
• Collaborative problem-solving in CS