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    CS Education Research Group

    CS-ERG

    Noun. /ˈsiːˈɛsˈɜːrɡ/

    1. Abbreviation. Computer Science Education Research Group.
    2. Combination: The combination of 'CS' (Abbreviation, Computer Science) with 'erg' (Noun, Physics - a unit of work) suggests [a] the application of focused work to advance the field of computer science, [b] a computer science research group unified in its efforts.


    The CS Education Research Group at Michigan Technological University investigates how people learn computer science, with a focus on intelligent learning environments, code critique, mental models, visual and no-code programming, and the design of AI-based educational tools. We bring together artificial intelligence, computer science, cognitive psychology, human factors, and the learning sciences to advance the field of computing education.

    Our research aims to improve computer science education by:

    • Developing more effective learning environments.
    • Understanding how students develop mental models of CS concepts.
    • Creating new tools and techniques for teaching and learning programming.
    • Exploring the potential of AI to personalize and enhance education.