Scott McElfresh 209 Belmont Circle, Farmville, VA (434)

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1 Scott McElfresh 209 Belmont Circle, Farmville, VA (434) EDUCATION: Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire M.S. in Computer Science, 1994 PhD in Computer Science, 2002 Thesis: Locally Optimal Triangulations Advisor: Robert L. Scot Drysdale, III Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania B.S. in Mathematics and Cognitive Science, 1990 B.S. in Applied Mathematics (Computer Science) and Cognitive Science, 1990 POSITIONS HELD: Longwood University, Farmville, VA, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science - Visiting Assistant Professor present Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, Computer Science Department - Visiting Assistant Professor Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, Computer Science Department - Lecturer/ Assistant Teaching Professor Undergraduate Academic Advisor Area Coordinator for Introductory Courses Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, Department of Mathematical Sciences - Instructor St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY, Department of Mathematics (now the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics) - Visiting Instructor Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science - Lecturer Spring Teaching Assistant Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, Kiewit Computation Center - Programmer Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, School of Computer Science - Teaching Assistant Courseware Support Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, School of Urban and Public Affairs (now the Heinz College) - Teaching Assistant Summer 1989, Summer 1990

2 vita for Scott McElfresh (pg 2 of 6) COURSES TAUGHT: Longwood University Introduction to Algorithmic Design II Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science Computer Organization Software Engineering Web Design and Scripting (scheduled for Spring 2013) Operating Systems (scheduled for Spring 2013) Wake Forest University Introduction to Computer Science Introduction to Computer Science with Multimedia and Game Computing Overview of Computer Science Lab Problem Solving Seminar Carnegie Mellon University Introduction to Programming Introduction to Data Structures Freshman Immigration Course Fundamental Data Structures and Algorithms Technical Consulting in the Community Advanced Placement Early Action Program for high school students Computer Science Project, Summer Academy for Minority Scholars Muhlenberg College Topics in Mathematics Statistical Methods Introduction to Computers Computer Science I and Computer Science II Data Structures and Algorithms Theory of Programming Languages St. Lawrence University Concepts of Computation Introduction to Computer Programming Introduction to Computer Science Data Structures Object-Oriented Programming (Special Topics course) Programming Languages Algorithms Dartmouth College Introduction to Computer Science (Honors)

3 vita for Scott McElfresh (pg 3 of 6) COURSES IN A TEACHING ASSISTANT POSITION: Dartmouth College Introduction to Computer Science Data Structures Algorithms Carnegie Mellon University (pre-1991) Introduction to Computer Science for Fine Arts Introduction to Computer Science for Engineering and Science Introduction to Computer Science for Social Science Introduction to Computer Science for pre-college programs Computer Programming, Summer Public Policy Institute STUDENT PROJECTS: Percy Campos, Wake Forest University, "A Platform for Voice XML Data Collection", a masters project with Wake Forest School of Medicine ( ). Zhiwei Huang, Carnegie Mellon, Skeletons of the MWT: Java implementation and analysis, (2010). Gretchen Trump, Muhlenberg College, Computer Systems Engineering, Internship at Air Products Chemicals Corporation (2000). Rebecca Abensur, Muhlenberg College, Immersive Real-time Systems Analysis, Internship at Altiverse Systems (1999). Graham Baird, St. Lawrence University, New Analysis techniques of Assymetric Stream Network Patterns controlled by Tectonic Tilting: Oregon Coast, USA, (1998). Christopher Haverstock, St. Lawrence University, Concepts of Numerical Analysis, (1998). Sarah Zimmerman, St. Lawrence University, A Graphical Representation of Spherically Distributed Vectoral Data, (1997). Rob Misek and Dave Carrano, St Lawrence University, Programming in Java, (1997). Mobina Hashmi, Dartmouth College, Data collection for Locally Optimal Triangulations. OTHER STUDENT-ORIENTED ACTIVITIES: Coach, ACM programming contest team, Wake Forest University (2010, 2011). Faculty mentor, Student Technology Outreach Corps, Carnegie Mellon University ( ). Advisor, Computer Science Club, Muhlenberg College ( ). Advisor, Programming Contest Teams, Muhlenberg College ( ).

4 vita for Scott McElfresh (pg 4 of 6) PAPERS: "A Triangle-based LMT-Skeleton of the Minimum Weight Triangulation", Scott McElfresh (in preparation). "Teaching Communication, Leadership, and the Social Context of Computing via a Consulting Course", Joe Mertz and Scott McElfresh, Proceedings of the SIGCSE Technical Symposium (2010). "On Exclusion Regions for Optimal Triangulations", Scot Drysdale, Scott McElfresh, Jack Scott Snoeyink. Discrete Applied Mathematics 109 (2001) [Preliminary version at CG98, 14th European Workshop on Computational Geometry.] "Fast Greedy Triangulation Algorithms," M. Dickerson, S. Drysdale, S. McElfresh, and E. Welzl, Computational Geometry: Theory and Applications (1997). [Preliminary version at SoCG94, ACM Symposium on Computational Geometry.] "New Algorithms and Empirical Findings on Minimum Weight Triangulation Heuristics," M. Dickerson, S. McElfresh, M. Montague, Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual ACM Symposium on Computational Geometry (1995). PANEL/WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS: Workshop Presenter: Teaching a Consulting Course to Develop Communication and Leadership Skills, with Joseph Mertz, Steve Andrianoff, Jennifer Dempsey SIGCSE Panelist, "Course on Technology Consulting in the Community", Carnegie Mellon in the Community (2008). Panelist, "What Are the Long Term Prospects for CS Education, Given the Rapid Rise of IT?" CCSC-NE, Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges, Northeastern Conference (2008). Panelist, "Hiring and Retaining Faculty in Small College Computing Programs ", CCSC-NE, Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, Northeastern Conference (2001). Panelist, "When to Object: Introducing Undergraduate Students to OO Concepts", CCSC-NE, Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, Northeastern Conference (1998). Panel Moderator, "NSF Awards for Undergraduate Work", CCSC-NE, Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, Northeastern Conference (1997). INVITED TALKS: "Technology Consulting in the Community" for "EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT: A Regional Project for South America", sponsored by U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, and Pittsburgh Council on International Visitors (2009).

5 vita for Scott McElfresh (pg 5 of 6) CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP: Program Committee Member, ACM SIG CSE Symposium on Computer Science Education ( treasurer, treasurer, treasurer). Co-chair of Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Northeastern Regional Conference (Union College, April 2004). Co-chair for Papers, Program chair, and Conference Committee Member, CCSC-NE, Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, Northeastern Conference (2001 and 2008). Co-chair for Panels/Tutorials/Workshops and Conference Committee Member, CCSC- NE, Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, Northeastern Conference (1997, 1998, and 2000). Session Chair, "Undergraduate Research/Capstones", ACM SIG CSE, Symposium on Computer Science Education (2000). Program Committee Member, EDMEDIA conference (1999, 2000). REVIEWING: Reviewer, ACM SIG CSE, Symposium on Computer Science Education o Papers (1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012). o Panels and Special Sessions (2011). o BOFs (2011). o Seminars (1999). o Workshops (2005). Reviewer, Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education Conference (ITiCSE). o Poster/Demo (2003) o Papers (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011) Paper referee, CCSC-NE Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges, Northeastern Conference (1999, 2003, 2009, 2011). Reviewer, Computer Studies Curricular Proposal, Regis College, Weston, MA (April 2000). Referee, Computers in Education journal (1999). HONORS AND AWARDS: ACE Fellow (Academic Community Engagement), Wake Forest University ( ). Recipient, TOTI (Teaching with Online Technologies Initiative) grant, St. Lawrence University (1997, 1998). Recipient, Dartmouth Fellowship ( ).

6 vita for Scott McElfresh (pg 6 of 6) PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). ( present) ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE). ( present) Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges (CCSC). ( present) (Organization's name until July 2002 was Consortium for Computing in Small Colleges.) o Elected member of northeastern regional board ( ). o Elected treasurer of northeastern region ( ). o Chair, By-laws and Operating Procedures Committee (2002). Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility (CPSR) ( present) Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) ( present). o Founding Member, North Carolina Piedmont chapter (2011) UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES / TASK FORCES : Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, Wake Forest Computer Science Department ( ). Recruiting, Outreach, and Marketing Committee, Wake Forest Computer Science Department ( ). Campus Evaluation Committee, Fulbright Program, Wake Forest University (2010, 2011). Task Force to Consider the First/Second Year Council, Carnegie Mellon University (2009). Gates Building Classrooms Committee (considering design of classrooms in new computer science buildings), Carnegie Mellon University ( ). Educational Facilities Committee, Carnegie Mellon University ( ). Faculty Development and Scholarship Committee, Muhlenberg College, ( ). Academic Computing & Educational Technologies Committee, St Lawrence University ( ). College Priorities Advisory Committee (student representative), Dartmouth College ( ). Council on Graduate Studies (student representative), Dartmouth College ( ). OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES: Question Leader, Advanced Placement Computer Science Examination, Educational Testing Service (2011, 2012). Reader, Advanced Placement Computer Science Examination, Educational Testing Service ( ). Curriculum Committee Member, Technology Leadership Initiative, University of Pittsburgh. (2007)