Veronica Catete

Dr. Veronica Cateté is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at NC State University, specializing in K-12 Computer Science Education. Her research bridges Computer Science frontiers with the Learning Sciences, focusing on enabling broader participation in computing through curriculum design, teacher training, and game-based learning environments.

• Ph.D. in Computer Science (2018), NC State University
• M.S. in Computer Science (2012), UNC Charlotte
• B.S. in Computer Science (2010), NC State University

Her recent publications highlight innovations in AI education, cybersecurity pedagogy, and game-based learning, with a focus on rural and underserved communities. Key trends include scaffolding designs for advanced learners and collaborative problem-solving frameworks.

• NSF Graduate Research Fellow (2012)
• Microsoft Research Scholar (2012)
• Best Paper Awards at ITICSE (2016-2017), SIGCSE (2022), and FDG (2014)
• Recipient of NC State's Equity for Women Award (2017) and Outstanding Dissertation Award (2018)

Dr. Cateté mentors graduate and undergraduate students in the CEREAL Lab, guiding research on topics like human-computer interaction, AI for social justice, and educational equity for Black and Brown girls. Her grants include $1.17M from NSF for rural AI engagement programs and $598K for socially relevant computing initiatives.

She is actively involved in study abroad programs (Rwanda) and national consortia like STARS Computing Corps, promoting diversity in computing through curriculum reform and community-building efforts.