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Yesenia Velasco is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Duke University, focusing on Computer Science education. Her research interests include pedagogical strategies and curricula development for introductory programming courses (CS1/CS2). Velasco has contributed to the field through various publications that examine student perceptions of help resources and strategies for enhancing learning experiences in computer science. She has also served as a Co-Principal Investigator on several collaborative research grants funded by the National Science Foundation, aimed at improving student success and the adoption of innovative teaching methodologies in undergraduate CS education. Velasco completed her M.S. at Duke University in 2018 and is committed to advancing teaching practices within the field.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Teach and develop courses in Computer Science, focusing on pedagogical improvement for introductory courses.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)