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Chris Gregg is an Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Computer Science Department at Stanford University, where he also serves as the Associate Chair for Education. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from the University of Virginia, an Ed.M. in Education from Harvard University, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Gregg's primary research interests lie in Computer Science Education, focusing on new teacher training, inspiring Teaching Assistants, Course Assistants, and Section Leaders to continue teaching after graduation. He is passionate about teaching and has authored a book for new computer science teachers, which he considers a pivotal part of his professional journey. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Gregg has been actively involved in presenting workshops and talks at various educational conferences, including the East Asia Regional Council Schools Leadership Conference in Bangkok and the SIGCSE Technical Symposium. He has worked on several projects aimed at integrating AI and machine learning into K-12 education. His current courses include CS107E, where he teaches Computer Systems from the Ground Up.
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