Aman Yadav’s research focuses on improving student experiences and outcomes in computer science and engineering classrooms at the K-16 level. Within this line of research, he has been examining ways to prepare teachers to teach computer science ideas, how to implement problem-based learning to improve student outcomes in undergraduate engineering and computer science, and how to broaden participation of traditionally underrepresented minorities in STEM. Dr. Yadav’s work in computer science education focuses on preparing teachers to teach rigorous computer science courses and incorporate computational thinking in K-12 classrooms. He is a PI on a National Science Foundation NSF) grant to establish an evidence-based professional development (PD) program, including continuous online support, to improve teachers� knowledge to teach computer science concepts at the high school. Dr. Yadav is also a co-PI on a NSF grant to integrate scientific inquiry and computational thinking in elementary schools, focusing on grades 2-5. Both of these projects seek to establish PD, including continuous academic year support, to improve teachers� knowledge to teach computing concepts at the K-12 level. He serves as the teacher education representative on the Computer Science Teachers Association board of directors.
