Dr. Joanna Klukowska

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joanna Klukowska is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. She completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York in September 2013 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in the same field from Hunter College, CUNY. Her teaching focuses on integrating open source principles into the undergraduate computer science curriculum, engaging students in humanitarian free open source software projects, and enhancing pedagogy in computer science. Klukowska regularly teaches a variety of courses that include Data Structures and Computer Systems Organization. With a strong dedication to student involvement, she serves as a faculty advisor for student organizations and programs aimed at increasing participation in computer science. Klukowska has presented at numerous conferences and has contributed to various publications regarding open source education and curriculum development in computing. She has also been active in curriculum committees and has provided her expertise in reviewing conference papers and journal publications.

Research Interests

Computer Science Education Open Source Software Curriculum Development

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2020-09-01 — Present

New York University • New York, NY

Teaching and conducting research in the Computer Science Department.

Clinical Assistant Professor

2014-09-01 — 2020-09-01

New York University • New York, NY

Teaching undergraduate courses and engaging in curriculum development.

Adjunct Assistant Professor

2013-09-01 — 2014-09-01

New York University • New York, NY

Teaching and assisting in the Computer Science Department.

Visiting Scholar

2013-10-01 — 2014-01-01

Graduate Center, CUNY • New York, NY

Worked within the Discrete Imaging Graphics Group in the Computer Science Department.

Doctoral Student

2007-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Graduate Center, CUNY • New York, NY

Conducted research in the Computer Science Department with a focus on imaging and graphics.

Adjunct Lecturer

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Hunter College, CUNY • New York, NY

Taught undergraduate courses in Computer Science.

Courses

CORE-UA.0109 Quantitative Reasoning: Math Computing CSCI-UA.0102 Data Structures CSCI-UA.0201 Computer Systems Organization CSCI-UA.0480 Special Topics: Algorithmic Problem Solving CSCI-UA.0480 Special Topics: Open Source Software Development

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.