Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Duke University, where he has been teaching for over 15 years. He has played a significant role in transforming the introductory computing curriculum at Duke by adopting innovative ideas and practices that make learning more accessible and engaging for novice students. His efforts focus on creating a simplified yet intellectually rigorous interface that allows students to leverage technology effectively to solve real-world problems.Duvall holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Brown University and has contributed to the redesign of Duke’s introductory computer science course to appeal to a diverse range of students from various backgrounds and fields. He is committed to broadening participation in computing through his teaching initiatives.