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Tracy Camp is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Colorado School of Mines, College of Applied Science and Engineering. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, she has established herself as a leading researcher in wireless networking, mobility modeling, and computing education. Her work has evolved from foundational research in mobile ad hoc networks to impactful contributions in broadening participation in computing.
Dr. Camp's research interests span wireless networking, mobility modeling, machine learning applications in networking, and computer science education. Initially focusing on mobility models for ad hoc networks, she published seminal work including the widely cited survey 'A survey of mobility models for ad hoc network research' (2002). More recently, her work has shifted toward computing education, particularly broadening participation in computing, K-12 teacher preparation, and supporting underrepresented students through scholarship programs like S-STEM.
Her recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on machine learning applications for network security, particularly in analyzing encrypted messaging applications and smart device traffic. Simultaneously, she has become a national leader in departmental strategies for broadening participation in computing, developing frameworks for BPC (Broadening Participation in Computing) plans that are now required by the NSF.
Dr. Camp has been instrumental in developing the CS@Mines program, creating successful scholarship ecosystems for low-income and underrepresented students, and leading Colorado's strategic approach to prepare K-12 computer science teachers. Her work bridges technical research with practical educational initiatives that address critical challenges in the computing field.
She has served in leadership roles for major computing education conferences including SIGCSE, where she has contributed to shaping the national conversation about computing education, enrollment surges, and diversity in the field. Her collaborative work with organizations like CRA-W (Computing Research Association-Women) demonstrates her commitment to addressing systemic issues in computing.
