Frances Trees

Dr. Trees’ primary research interest is in the field of Computer Science (CS) Education. She works closely with CS K-12 teachers to help increase/improve their pedagogical content knowledge and to help the teachers better address a more diverse student population by incorporating more engaging and relevant curricula. Relevant Background Research Activities:
--(Co-PI)Addressing Issues of Equity and Engagement in CS through a Research Practice Partnership: The CS. Teaching and Learning Collaboratory
--(Co-PI)CS Teaching and Learning Collaboratory: Building Capacity, Rigor, and Equity in CS Education
--(PI)Collaborative Research CS10K: Infusing Cooperative Learning into CS Principles Courses to Promote Engagement and Diversity