Data Structures & Algorithms: Fundamentals

Mary Hudachek-Buswell serves as Associate Chair and Senior Lecturer in the School of Computing Instruction at Georgia Institute of Technology, where she has established herself as a pioneering educator in computer science. After completing degrees in Mathematics from the University of Mary Washington and Auburn University, followed by an MS and PhD in Computer Science from Georgia State University, she has transformed computing education through innovative teaching approaches. Her expertise spans both traditional and online education, particularly in data structures and algorithms, where she developed an acclaimed online course featuring 117 instructional videos and the innovative csvistool visualization platform. Her teaching excellence has been recognized through numerous accolades, including Georgia Tech's Undergraduate Educator Award (2020), Education Partnership Award (2019), the College of Computing's William D. "Bill" Leahy Jr. Outstanding Instructor Award (2019), and most recently, the prestigious Geoffrey G. Eichholz Faculty Teaching Award. Her research focuses on enhancing computing education through visual aids and adaptive teaching methodologies across synchronous, asynchronous, and real-time instruction formats. She has taught a diverse range of courses including the Junior Design Project Sequence, Data Input and Manipulation, Data Structures & Algorithms, and Computing for Engineers, while consistently innovating in educational technology and student engagement strategies. Beyond teaching, she has made significant contributions to the development of teaching assistant training programs and online learning tools, cementing her position as a transformative figure in computer science education.