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Gayithri Jayathirtha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She focuses on K-12 computing education and has a strong background in Learning Sciences, having earned her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania. Her research involves integrating technology into education, with a special emphasis on designing computing education through a social justice lens. In addition to her Ph.D., Gayithri holds a Master’s degree in Learning Sciences Technologies from the University of Pennsylvania and an undergraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering from Bangalore University in India. She teaches several courses aimed at enhancing the knowledge and skills of future educators in computer science, including introductory courses on teaching diverse societies and data structures in computer science for high school teachers. Gayithri is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment while preparing students to tackle complex challenges through the lens of technology and education.
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