Susan H. Rodger

Susan H. Rodger is a Professor of the Practice of Computer Science and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Computer Science Department at Duke University. She holds a BS in computer science and mathematics from N.C. State University and MS and Ph.D. in computer science from Purdue University. Rodger has been affiliated with the Computer Science Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Duke University. Her research and teaching focus on computer science education, with an emphasis on accessible and engaging learning tools. She is involved in various educational initiatives, including the development of teaching resources and outreach programs for undergraduate students.

Susan Rodger is a Professor of the Practice of Computer Science at Duke University, specializing in Visualization and Computer Science Education. Her research focuses on enhancing learning through interactive tools and visualization techniques. She has developed several educational resources, including JFLAP and JAWAA, which support teaching formal languages, automata theory, and data structures. Her work emphasizes increasing engagement, particularly among under-represented groups, through innovative teaching methods such as peer-led team learning and interactive lectures. Rodger's contributions aim to make complex computer science concepts more accessible and engaging for students at all levels.