Makayla Moster
Assistant Professor
Makayla Moster is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science Department at UNCW.
She completed her B.S. with Honors in Computer Science at UNCW and then went on to complete her M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science at Clemson University. While at Clemson, she also completed her Certificate in Engineering and Science Education.
She currently teaches courses within the Information Technology and Computer Science programs at UNCW. Her research interests are broad, but mainly focus on Computing Education.
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Clemson University
Engineering and Science Education Certificate, Clemson University
M.S. in Computer Science, Clemson University
B.S. with Honors in Computer Science, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Specialization in Teaching
Human-Computer Interfaces (CIT 425)
Intro to Databases (CIT 213)
Research Interests
My research interests are generally broad and are mostly focused in Computing Education. I have interests in studying computing-focused informal learning communities and their benefits, how to best utilize informal computer-mediated communication tools in educational settings, broad interests in AI + Computing Education, and reducing imposter phenomenon in computing students. In the past, I've focused on improving teamwork and communication within software engineering capstone courses and videogame coding camps for autistic high school students.
Please reach out if you're interested in working with me, I'm always interested in collaborating!
Honors & Awards
Upsilon Pi Epsilon Member
IEEE Member
ACM Member