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William Gregory Johnson is a University Lecturer and Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Computer Science at Georgia State University (GSU). He holds a Ph.D. (2020), M.S. (2004), and B.A. (1986) in Computer Science from GSU, the University of North Alabama, respectively. His research focuses on educational data mining and machine learning to improve outcomes for underrepresented groups in CS education. Prior to academia, he spent 20+ years as a software engineer at organizations like the CDC and Microsoft, followed by teaching at Perimeter College (merged with GSU in 2016).
Education:
- B.A., Computer Science, University of North Alabama, 1986
- M.S., Computer Science, Georgia State University, 2004
- Ph.D., Computer Science, Georgia State University, 2020
Research Interests:
- Predictive models for CS student success
- Learning biases in first-generation and underrepresented students
- Software engineering education and industry readiness
Awards include the 2015 Advisor of the Year and 2019 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award. He holds a certification in Mastering Online Teaching: Fundamentals of Course Design and Delivery (2020).
Teaching spans courses like CSc1302 (Programming), CSc4350 (Software Engineering), and CSc4330. He advises on curriculum design and student outcomes, emphasizing industry alignment and equity.
