Zachary Dodds

Zachary Dodds is a Professor of Computer Science at Harvey Mudd College, holding the Leonhard-Johnson-Rae Chair of Computer Science. His expertise spans computer science education, curriculum design, robotics, and computer vision. Dodds is particularly known for his work in making computer science accessible and engaging to a diverse audience. He co-created CS5, an innovative introductory CS course that has significantly increased the percentage of women CS majors at Harvey Mudd. Dodds' research focuses on robotic hand/eye coordination and computer vision-based robotics, aiming to improve human-robot interaction and autonomous navigation. He has also developed the Middle-years Computer Science curriculum, extending CS education to middle and high schools across the southwestern United States. As the Computer Science Clinic Relations Director, Dodds bridges academic research with practical applications. His commitment to CS outreach and education has made him a key figure in transforming computer science pedagogy and increasing diversity in the field.