Stuart H. Zweben is a Professor at The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering. He has played a pivotal role in analyzing and improving computing education, with a focus on enrollment trends, retention strategies, and accreditation standards. His research spans demographic analysis, curriculum design, and data-driven educational policy, often collaborating with institutions like Northeastern University and Bluegrass Community and Technical College. Research Interests: Computer science education, enrollment and retention analysis, computing accreditation, gender representation, curriculum development, data flow analysis, program assessment. Career Highlights: Led ACM-NDC studies for over a decade, contributed to the growth of computer science education during enrollment surges, and served as a key figure in ACM leadership roles. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the ACM Fellows title (1998) and the Outstanding Contribution to ACM Award (1997), recognizing his leadership in software engineering and professional societies. His work has been cited over 41 times in studies addressing retention challenges in computing programs. Notable Publications: Recent studies (2024–2019) explore U.S. undergraduate computing enrollment/retention dynamics, pre-COVID vs. post-COVID educational trends, non-doctoral departmental viability, and the intersection of diversity and enrollment growth. These works emphasize data collection, institutional performance metrics, and policy recommendations. Grants & Collaborations: Worked with organizations like Google, Computing Research Association, and Bluegrass Community and Technical College on initiatives related to student retention and curriculum development. Leadership Roles: Former ACM President, Vice President, and key contributor to the Association’s bylaws, internationalization efforts, and publications review processes.





