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Dr. Thompson has 10+ years of experience in STEM education. A former high school mathmatics teacher, she is passionate about the purposeful and user-driven design of technologies, curricula, and programs for learning. 

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In her design-based research, she engages in participatory methods that actively involve teachers, students, and community partners working together to develop environments for learning. 

 

Currently, she researches the design of experiences that simplify an individual's everyday interactions with data—specifically, the development of techology resources that train and build data skills for societal participation.

 

She earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northwestern University.  M.S. in Mathematics, and B.S. in Computer Science from Fayetteville State University.

Professional Projects

I incorporate data science education, technology design, and user experience research to understand how diverse users learn using technology.

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Outreach Programs

My work is only as powerful as my ability to create many learning pathways to develop skills in others. I share my passion for STEM by getting others as excited to learn about it.

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