Dr. Edward C. Dillon Jr.

Associate Professor · Tenured

Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department of Information Systems

College of Engineering and Information Technology

Research interests

Human-Centered Computing with emphasis on Computing Education, Tech Workforce Prep, AI in Computing Education, and Broadening Participation in Computing

Education

  • Ph D, Computer Science — University of Alabama (2012)
    Thesis Title: Measuring the Effects on Low-Assistive vs. Moderately Assistive Environments on Novice Programmers
  • MS, Computer Science — University of Alabama (2009)
    Which Environment is More Suitable for Novice Programmers: Editor/Command Line/Console Environment vs. Integrated Development Environment?
  • BA, Computer and Informational Science — University of Mississippi (2007)

Publications

  • Exploring the Impact of ChatGPT on Early Information Systems Majors: Opportunities and Challenges in Learning to Program 2025 Frontiers in Education/IEEE Edward Dillon, Patti Ordonez, Uzma Hasan, Omobolanle Niyi Owoeye, Srushti Rajesh Dharmale
  • Faculty Preparation Strategies: Empowering Computing Students to Achieve Technical Interview Success 2025 Frontiers in Education/IEEE Stephanie J Lunn, Edward Dillon, Krystal L Williams, Kevin Lemus, Christian Ruiz
  • Preparation Practices: Faculty Perspectives on Technical Interviews at Hispanic Serving Institutions in the Southeastern Region of the United States 2025 Frontiers In Education/IEEE Ashmita Thapaliya, Stephanie J Lunn, Edward Dillon, Krystal L Williams
  • Proving Our Worth: HBCUs, STEM Partnerships and the Marginalization of Black Women in Industry Settings 2025 The Review of Higher Education/John Hopkins University Press Krystal L Williams, Edward Dillon, Janelle L Jones, Shanice Carter, William Walker, Shelly Melchior

Presentations

  • Exploring the Impact of ChatGPT on Early Information Systems Majors: Opportunities and Challenges in Learning to Program 2025 Frontiers in Education · IEEE · Paper Edward Dillon (Author & Presenter), Patti Ordonez (Author), Uzma Hasan (Author), Omobolanle Niyi Owoeye (Author), Srushti Dharmale (Author)
  • Faculty Preparation Strategies: Empowering Computing Students to Achieve Technical Interview Success 2025 Frontiers in Education · IEEE · Paper Stephanie J Lunn (Author), Edward Dillon (Author & Presenter), Krystal L Williams (Author), Kevin Lemus (Author), Christian Ruiz (Author)

Grants and Contracts

  • Collaborative Research: CER: Training And Learning for Emerging New Technologies with AI (TALENT-AI) National Science Foundation · Grant · Funded Rebecca Williams (Principal), Edward Dillon (Co-Principal), Stephanie J Lunn (Principal)
  • Collaborative Research: CISE-BPC-DP: Opportunities for Promoting Equity and Nurturing Academic Career-preparation in Computing Education for Student Success (OPEN-ACCESS) at Hispanic Serving Institutions National Science Foundation · Grant · Funded

Research in Progress

  • Exploring Undergraduate Computing Students’ Cultural Interpretations of Data Structures 2025 Scholarly · On-Going
  • Examining Programming Pedagogy, Student Experiences, and Group-Based Learning in Introductory Programming 2024 Scholarly · On-Going Edward Dillon, Patti Ordonez
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