ANNOUNCEMENT (Jan 2026): I am on the job market this year (2026) and actively seeking postdoctoral positions that will begin in Fall '26. If you know of any opportunities or want to connect, please feel free to reach out to me at edodoo [at] umich [dot] edu.

EMMA R. DODOO

PhD Candidate, Engineering Education Research

I'm a PhD candidate in Engineering Education Research (Computing Education) at the University of Michigan, where I am co-advised by Dr. Mark Guzdial and Dr. Lisa Lattuca. My research focuses on broadening participation in computing and enhancing accessibility to computing, particularly for emergent bilingual students at the K-12 level. These students bring rich linguistic and cultural assets to the classroom, yet they are often overlooked in computing education and remain underrepresented in the field.

I came to this work with a deep interest in how K-12 teachers can play a pivotal role in shaping inclusive learning environments and how to support them in continuing the work they are already doing. By working with educators, I am exploring how instructional design can better recognize and support these students, using qualitative methods such as interviews, co/participatory design, and design reviews. My goal is to identify practical insights that not only help teachers but also contribute to a more diverse and equitable future for computing.

This research has been supported by the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and the Rackham Merit Fellowship. Beyond my academic work, I am excited to connect with others who share a passion for computing, education, accessibility, equity, AI, languages, and global perspectives.

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