David W . Reed, PhD
Chair, Department of Computer Science, Design & Journalism
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Computer Science, Design, Journalism
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David W . Reed, PhD
Chair, Department of Computer Science, Design & Journalism
Professor
Dr. Reed\'s primary interests are in programming languages and computer science education, where he has published extensively on topics such as apprentice-based learning, Web-based programming, and innovative instructional methods in introductory computer science. He is author of the introductory text, Computer Science: Comcepts & Explorations, which is freely available online at https://freecsc.com. This interactive introduction to computing, scientific reasoning, and Web-based programming is based on his book A Balanced Introduction to Computer Science, which was published in three edition by Pretnice Hall. He was an active contributor in the AP Computer Science program for more than two decades, serving as Chief Reader from 2004 through 2008. He also served on the ACM/IEEE Computer Science 2013 Steering Committee, which produced the influential Computer Science Curricula 2013 report, as well as on the Board of Directors of the Computer Science Teachers Association from 2009 to 2018 (Board Chair, 2015-2017). He has been a member of the Liberal Arts Computer Science Consortium since 1999.
More details, including current schedule, online CV and materials from recent courses, can be found at http://dave-reed.com.
Department
Computer Science, Design and Journalism
Position
Professor
Books
- Reed David W., A balanced introduction to computer science 2011
- Reed David W., A balanced introduction to computer science 2011
General
- Tartaro Andrea, Holland-Minkley Amanda, Nakazawa Mario, Reed David, A Panel for Distinctive Computing Curricula: Programs Aligned with Liberal Arts Institutional and Departmental Identity 2024
- Reed David, Nelson Mark R., Current Initiatives and Future Directions of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) 2016
- Reed David, Trees Frances P., Addressing Professional Development Needs for K-12 CS - Working with Your Local CSTA Chapter 2015
- Sahami M., Roach S., Cuadros-Vargas E., Hawthorne E. K., Kumar A., LeBlanc R., Reed David W., Seker R., ACM/IEEE-CS Computer Science Curricula 2013: Implementing the Final Report 2014
- Reed David W., Hawthorne E. K., Sahami M., Walker H. M., Danyluk A., Experiences Mapping and Revising Curricula with CS2013 2014
- Sahami M., Cuadros-Vargas E., Reed David W., Roach S., Computer Science Curriculum 2013: Reviewing the Strawman Report from the ACM/IEEE-CS Task Force 2012
- Reed David W., Nifty Assignments: ASCIImations. 2007
- Reed David W., Kmoch Judith, Paul Jody, Proceedings of the 39th Annual Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium 2006
Publications
- ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
Reed David, Danyluk Andrea, SIGCSE 2016 New Educators Workshop
47:4, p. 6 - 6 2015 - Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Reed David W., Critical thinking and modeling in CSO: the Prisoner's Dilemma
26:5, p. 205 - 212 2011 - Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Reed David W., SKIP-3 solitare: nifty assignment
26:5, p. 216 - 217 2011 - Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Reed David W., Roulette simulations and martingale betting
25:5, p. 335 - 336 2010 - Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Reed David W., Sometimes style really does matter
25:5, p. 180 - 187 2010 - Journal on Educational Resources in Computing
Reed David W., A 2007 Model Curriculum for a Liberal Arts Degree in Computer Science
7:2 2007 - Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
Reed David W., Davies Joel M., The convergence of computer programming and graphic design
21:3, p. 179 - 187 2006
Awards
- TECHnovate Award - 2nd place
This award recognizes innovative uses of digital technology for student learning and engagement.
Creighton Center for Academic Innovation - Distinguished Educator in Teaching as Scholarship Award.
This all-University award is given to individuals who represent the best of the qualities associated with a body of work that has contributed to advancing colleagues, campus and disciplinary knowledge of pedagogy, and student learning efficacy.
Creighton University - ACM Recognition of Service Award
This award was in appreciation for contributions on the ACM/IEEE CS2013 Steering Committee, which authored the CS2013 Model Curricula.
Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) - Top 50 Journalism Professors in 2012
This award was in recognition of pioneering work in integrating computer science and Journalism pedagogy.
JournalismDegree.com - Top 50 Journalism Professors in 2012
JournalismDegree.org
Consulting
- Principled Assessment of Computational Thinking
Expert Panelist/Consultant
SRI International
2013 - 2014 - Consultant
Reviewed instructional materials for the new AP CS Principles course. Served on the Planning Committee for the 2015 AP CSA Faculty Colloquium.
College Board
2013 - 2019 - Consultant
Presented sessions for high school students and teachers on preparing for the Advanced Placement exam.
Bellevue Public School District
2012 - 2012 - Consultant
Consultant, Facebook One of 20 invited attendees at the Facebook Faculty Summit at Facebook headquarters, Palo Alto, CA, August 2010.
Facebook
2010 - 2010 - Consultant/Web Developer
Web Manager for the Midwest Children's and Young Adult Author Network. Web Manager for the young adult novels, Cruise of the Undead, Avalanche of the Undead, and Inferno of the Undead. Web Manager for the Bellevue Bruins select baseball team.
2009 - 2019 - Faculty Consultant
Developed rubrics and graded AP Computer Science exams, as Reader, Question Leader, and Chief Reader (2004-2008). Wrote questions for the GRE-CS and the new AP CS.
Educational Testing Services
1994 - 2018