Dr. Jim Williams

Professor

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Biography

Jim Williams is a Teaching Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Computer Science education with over 25 years of experience in software development and teaching. He has worked for numerous years in various capacities, focusing on the learning and teaching of programming. His expertise lies in creating dynamic learning environments that facilitate cognitive load reduction for novice programmers, particularly in Java. Williams co-founded an eLearning business that developed customized learning management systems using modern web technologies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has researched educational psychology in the context of programming education. Additionally, he has experience developing call record processing systems and marketing software in the telecommunications sector. Outside of his academic pursuits, he enjoys being a husband, father, and coach, and has lived in Wisconsin since 2002 after growing up in Colorado.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

— Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison • Madison, WI

Teaching Computer Science courses and guiding students in software development projects.

Awards

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Carolyn Rosner Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Outstanding Graduate Student

Courses

CS 300 Programming CS 200 Programming CS 302 Introduction to Programming

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences