Zachary Dodds

Zachary Dodds is a Professor of Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA, with a former affiliation at Yale University. His work focuses on computer science education, curriculum development, and integrating computing into interdisciplinary education. He has been deeply involved in initiatives like the MyCS middle-school curriculum and cross-disciplinary CS1 courses combining biology and computing. Dodds' research emphasizes improving accessibility of computing education through innovative tools like ROS integration in introductory courses and low-cost robotics platforms. He actively participates in SIGCSE and other conferences, contributing to professional development for new educators and advancing computing literacy at all educational levels. His work bridges AI/robotics research with pedagogical innovation, particularly in leveraging technology for inclusive education.