David W . Reed, PhD

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College of Arts and Sciences
Computer Science, Design, Journalism
Computer Science & Informatics
HCCA - Hitchcock Center for Communication Art - 209A

David W . Reed, PhD

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David Reed is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science, Design & Journalism at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his B.S. in Computer Science and Mathematics (double major) from Vanderbilt University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Duke University. Prior to joining the Creighton faculty in 2000, he held faculty positions at Bennett College, Duke University and Dickinson College.

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, A Balanced Introduction to Computer Science, which is currently in its third edition and has been widely adopted at both colleges and high schools. He has been 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

  • Sahami M., etal ACM/IEEE-CS Computer Science Curricula 2013: Implementing the Final Report 2014
  • Reed David W., etal Experiences Mapping and Revising Curricula with CS2013 2014
  • Reed David W., A balanced introduction to computer science 2011
  • Reed David W., A balanced introduction to computer science 2011

Publications

  • Reed David, etal Current Initiatives and Future Directions of the Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) 2016
  • ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
    Reed David, etal SIGCSE 2016 New Educators Workshop
    47:4, p. 6 - 6 2015
  • Reed David, etal Addressing Professional Development Needs for K-12 CS - Working with Your Local CSTA Chapter 2015
  • Sahami M., etal Computer Science Curriculum 2013: Reviewing the Strawman Report from the ACM/IEEE-CS Task Force 2012
  • 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
  • Reed David W., Nifty Assignments: ASCIImations. 2007
  • Journal on Educational Resources in Computing
    Reed David W., A 2007 Model Curriculum for a Liberal Arts Degree in Computer Science
    7:2 2007
  • Reed David W., etal Proceedings of the 39th Annual Midwest Instruction and Computing Symposium 2006
  • Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges
    Reed David W., etal 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