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University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY, US

2022-07-01 to present | Associate Professor (Department of Engineering Education)
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University at Buffalo: Buffalo, NY, US

2019-01-17 to 2022-06-30 | Assistant Professor (Department of Engineering Education)
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Rochester, NY, US

2017-07-01 to 2019-01-11 | Associate Professor (School of Interactive Games and Media)
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Rochester Institute of Technology: Rochester, NY, US

2011-08 to 2017-07-01 | Assistant Professor (School of Interactive Games and Media)
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University at Buffalo - North Campus: Amherst, NY, US

2007-08 to 2011-07 | Teaching Assistant Professor (Computer Science & Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (1)

University at Buffalo, SUNY: Buffalo, NY, US

2007-06-01 | PhD (Computer Science & Engineering)
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Professional activities (9)

American Society For Engineering Education: Washington D.C., District of Columbia, US

2019 to present
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ACM Council on Women in Computing (ACM-W): New York, NY, US

2015 to present
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Western New York CSTA: Buffalo, NY, US

2008 to present
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Computer Science Teachers Association: Chicago, IL, US

2008 to present
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Association for Computing Machinery: New York, NY, US

2001 to present | Lifetime
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ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE): New York, NY, US

2001 to present
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ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE): New York, NY, US

2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30 | Past Chair
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Association for Computing Machinery: New York, NY, US

2021-07-01 to 2023-06-30 | SIG Viability Advisor (SIG Governing Board Executive Committee)
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ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE): New York, NY, US

2019-07-01 to 2022-06-30 | Chair
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BOF: Grading for Equity in Computer Science Courses

2025-02-18 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1145/3641555.3705096
Contributors: David L. Largent; Adrienne Decker; Stephen H. Edwards; Manuel A. Pérez-Quiñones; Christian Roberson
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Interview Iterations and Improvements for Identifying Intermediate Computer Science Threshold Concepts

2024-10-13 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/FIE61694.2024.10893570
Contributors: Sean Mackay; Brian McSkimming; Adrienne Decker
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Two Sides of the Same Coin: Differing Approaches to Generative AI in Two Computer Science Classrooms

2024-10-13 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1109/FIE61694.2024.10893388
Contributors: Sean Mackay; Kurt Eiselt; Adrienne Decker
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Insights from a Multi-Institutional Virtual Engineering Education Graduate Program Showcase

2024-06 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--47634
Contributors: Cheryl Bodnar; Rocio Chavela Guerra; Adrienne Decker; Holly Matusovich; Senay Purzer
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A Vision for the Next 15 Years of Computing Education

2024-03-14 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1145/3626253.3635349
Contributors: Adrienne Decker; Mark Allen Weiss
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BOF: Grading for Equity in Computer Science Courses

2024-03-14 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1145/3626253.3635376
Contributors: David L. Largent; Manuel A. Pérez-Quiñones; Christian Roberson; Linda F. Wilson; Adrienne Decker; Stephen H. Edwards
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Computer Science Curriculum Trends

2024-03-14 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1145/3626253.3635501
Contributors: Sean Mackay; Adrienne Decker
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Piloting a Diagnostic Tool to Measure AP CS Principles Teachers' Knowledge Against CSTA Teacher Standard 1

2024-03-07 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1145/3626252.3630905
Contributors: Monica M. McGill; Joseph C. Tise; Adrienne Decker
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Transforming Grading Practices in the Computing Education Community

2024-03-07 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.1145/3626252.3630953
Contributors: Adrienne Decker; Stephen H. Edwards; Brian M. McSkimming; Bob Edmison; Audrey Rorrer; Manuel A. Pérez Quiñones
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Centering K-8 CS Teachers’ Experiences During a Day of Dialogue for Teachers and Researchers (RTP)

2023-06 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--43308
Contributors: Adrienne Decker; Monica McGill
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Understanding the Landscape of Diversity Efforts in K-12 Computing Using csedresearch.org

2021-01 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--36134
Contributors: Adrienne Decker; Monica McGill
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A gap analysis of statistical data reporting in K-12 computing education research: Recommendations for improvement

Proceedings of the 51st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
2020 | Conference paper
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne
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A longitudinal analysis of k-12 computing education research in the united states: Implications and recommendations for change

Proceedings of the 51st ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
2020 | Conference paper
Contributors: Upadhyaya, Bishakha; McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne
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Construction of a taxonomy for tools, languages, and environments across computing education

Proceedings of the 2020 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research
2020 | Conference paper
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne
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Designing and Developing a Resource Center for Primary and Secondary Computing Education Researchers

2020 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
2020 | Conference paper
Contributors: Xavier, Jeffrey; McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne
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Reducing withdrawal and failure rates in introductory programming with subgoal labeled worked examples

International Journal of STEM Education
2020 | Journal article
Contributors: Margulieux, Lauren E; Morrison, Briana B; Decker, Adrienne
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Tools, languages, and environments used in primary and secondary computing education

Proceedings of the 2020 ACM conference on innovation and technology in computer science education
2020 | Conference paper
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne
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The curious case of loops

Computer Science Education
2020-01-13 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1080/08993408.2019.1707544
Part of ISSN: 0899-3408
Part of ISSN: 1744-5175
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A gap analysis of noncognitive constructs in evaluation instruments designed for computing education

Proceedings of the 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
2019 | Conference paper
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne; McKlin, Tom; Haynie, Kathy
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A systematic review exploring the differences in reported data for pre-college educational activities for computer science, engineering, and other STEM disciplines

Education Sciences
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.3390/educsci9020069
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; McGill, Monica M
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A Topical Review of Evaluation Instruments for Computing Education

Proceedings of the 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
2019 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; McGill, Monica M
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Design and pilot testing of subgoal labeled worked examples for five core concepts in CS1

Proceedings of the 2019 ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education
2019 | Conference paper
Contributors: Margulieux, Lauren E; Morrison, Briana B; Decker, Adrienne
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Review of measurements used in computing education research and suggestions for increasing standardization

Computer Science Education
2019 | Journal article
Contributors: Margulieux, Lauren; Ketenci, Tuba Ayer; Decker, Adrienne
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Student Engagement in Active Learning Software Engineering Courses

2019 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
2019 | Conference paper
Contributors: Maxim, Bruce R; Decker, Adrienne; Yackley, Jeffrey J
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Using the SOLO taxonomy to understand subgoal labels effect in CS1

Proceedings of the 2019 ACM Conference on International Computing Education Research
2019 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Margulieux, Lauren E; Morrison, Briana B
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Board 36: Evaluating the Long-term Impact of Precollege Computing Education Phase 1 Overview

2019-06 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--32332
Contributors: Adrienne Decker; Monica McGill
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Board 37: Developing Subgoal Labels for Imperative Programming to Improve Student Learning Outcomes

2019-06 | Conference paper
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--32333
Contributors: Adrienne Decker; Briana Morrison; Lauren Margulieux
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Defining requirements for a repository to meet the needs of k-12 computer science educators, researchers, and evaluators

2018 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne
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How am i going to grade all these assignments? thinking about rubrics in the large

Proceedings of the 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: Cigas, John; Decker, Adrienne; Furman, Crystal; Gallagher, Timothy
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How Engineering and Computing Students Demonstrate Critical Thinking During Required Co-op Work Experiences

2018 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Schneider, Jennifer L; Margulieux, Lauren E
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Improving research and experience reports of pre-college computing activities: A gap analysis

Proceedings of the 49th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne; Abbott, Zachary
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Disappearing Happy Little Sheep: Changing the Culture of Computing Education by Infusing the Cultures of Games and Fine Arts.

Educational Technology
2017 | Journal article
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Phelps, Andrew; Egert, Christopher A
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Pre-college computing outreach research: Towards improving the practice

Proceedings of the 2017 ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education
2017 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; McGill, Monica M
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Trial by a many-colored flame: A multi-disciplinary, community-centric approach to digital media and computing education

New directions for computing education: Embedding computing across disciplines
2017 | Book chapter
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-54226-3_14
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Phelps, Andrew; Egert, Christopher A
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Use of role-play and gamification in a software project course

2017 IEEE frontiers in education conference (FIE)
2017 | Conference paper
Contributors: Maxim, Bruce R; Brunvand, Stein; Decker, Adrienne
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Examining the intermediate programmers understanding of the learning process

2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: Simkins, David; Decker, Adrienne
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Learning loops: A replication study illuminates impact of HS courses

Proceedings of the 2016 ACM conference on international computing education research
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: Morrison, Briana B; Decker, Adrienne; Margulieux, Lauren E
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Leveraging role play to explore software and game development process

Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2016 IEEE
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Simkins, David
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Splat! er, shmup? A postmortem on a capstone production experience

2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Egert, Christopher A; Phelps, Andew
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Towards a common framework for evaluating computing outreach activities

Proceedings of the 47th ACM Technical Symposium on Computing Science Education
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; McGill, Monica M; Settle, Amber
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Uncovering difficulties in learning for the intermediate programmer

Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2016 IEEE
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Simkins, David
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Undergraduate students’ perceptions of the impact of pre-college computing activities on choices of major

ACM Transactions on Computing Education (TOCE)
2016 | Journal article
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne; Settle, Amber
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Understanding the impact of QPOC representation in video games

2016 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT)
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: Smith, Roger; Decker, Adrienne
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Does outreach impact choices of major for underrepresented undergraduate students?

Proceedings of the eleventh annual international conference on international computing education research
2015 | Conference paper
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne; Settle, Amber
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Is this thing on? Determining comfort level with communication skills in a technical discipline

2015 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
2015 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Egert, Christopher A
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Understanding and improving the culture of hackathons: Think global hack local

2015 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)
2015 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Eiselt, Kurt; Voll, Kimberly
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A Framework for Addressing Gender Imbalance in the Game Industry through Outreach

Gender Considerations and Influence in the Digital Media and Gaming Industry
2014 | Book chapter
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Decker, Adrienne; Settle, Amber
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Martha Madison: Marvelous Machines: Exploring simple machines in an open-ended, collaborative sandbox

2014 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) Proceedings
2014 | Conference paper
Contributors: Simkins, David; Decker, Adrienne; Egert, Christopher; Snyder, Anne; Van Voorhis, Victoria
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Throwing out the first pitch

2014 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) Proceedings
2014 | Conference paper
Contributors: Decker, Adrienne; Egert, Christopher A; Jacobs, Stephen
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Demographics of undergraduate students in game degree programs in the US and UK

Proceedings of the 14th annual ACM SIGITE conference on Information technology education
2013 | Conference paper
Contributors: McGill, Monica M; Settle, Amber; Decker, Adrienne
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