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Education

1994 Central Connecticut State University, B.A.
2004 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, M.S. 
2017 Clemson University, Ph.D. 

CV

Courses Taught

The Science of Computing I / II
Data Structures
Software Design and Engineering
Advanced Data Structures

Career Specialties

Lori Jacques specializes in applying problem-solving pedagogies (e.g., CRA, Kolb's experiential learning theory, computational thinking skills) and emerging technologies (e.g., VR manipulatives, LLMs) to computer science education, both in the classroom and in her research.

Professional and Community Activities

Lori Jacques' research interests and activities are in the areas of computer science education and computational thinking. After teaching high school math and computer science for 10 years, she received her Ph.D. and has worked on understanding how to produce quality STEM instruction, including how coding can be used to help low-achieving students succeed in mathematics.

Her current activities focus on using math pedagogy to improve computer science education, such as how to integrate ChatGPT and similar tools in computer science courses. She also researches ways to develop computational thinking skills and increase diversity in computer science.

Jacques is the faculty advisor for ÂÌÅ«Ì컨°å's chapter of Girls Who Code: College Loops.

Honors and Awards

Jaques was nominated for the Ada Lovelace Award in STEM education, 2019.