Meet Lori A. Jacques
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Preferred Pronouns: she/her
Phone: (813) 257-3617
Email: ljacques@ut.edu
Address: 401 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606
Mailbox: 140F
Building:
TECH
Room: 673F
Education
1994 Central Connecticut State University, B.A.
2004 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, M.S.
2017 Clemson University, Ph.D.
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 UT's chapter of Girls Who Code: College Loops.
Honors and Awards
Jaques was nominated for the Ada Lovelace Award in STEM education, 2019.