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.