Tom Devine

Dr. Tom Devine serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor and Director of the Lane Learning and Mentoring Center in the Lane Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at West Virginia University's Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. A West Virginia native, he is dedicated to equipping students with skills for the modern technological workforce through hands-on educational leadership.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, West Virginia University, 2020
• M.S. in Computer Science, West Virginia University, 2013
• B.S. in Computer Science, Fairmont State University, 2010
• B.S. in Mathematics, Fairmont State University, 2009

Dr. Devine's professional focus centers on computer science education and pedagogical innovation within technical disciplines. His work emphasizes practical skill development and curriculum design to bridge academic learning with industry demands, particularly in computer science and electrical engineering contexts.

As an advisor, he prioritizes longitudinal student mentorship from early undergraduate years through career placement, deriving fulfillment from seeing students secure family-supporting roles in fields aligned with their passions. His philosophy centers on making classroom content feel immediately relevant to students' worldviews.

He directs the Lane Learning and Mentoring Center, which provides structured academic support, peer mentoring, and resource coordination specifically tailored to computer science and electrical engineering students' unique learning challenges.