Rate My Professor Lucas Cordova

Cordova's research specializations include computer science education, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data management, machine learning, and human-centered design for ethical technology outcomes. He leads interdisciplinary projects such as Pedalogical, an AI platform generating personalized educational materials to boost student engagement; Testing Tutor, a web-based tool providing inquiry-based feedback for software testing; and the Oregon Turtle Project, merging computing with ecology for monitoring native freshwater turtles. Through faculty-student collaborations, including Murdock-funded research, he investigates AI tools that support critical thinking without compromising educational quality, as demonstrated in recent studies and conference presentations. Key publications include 'Enhancing Software Testing Education: Understanding Where Students Struggle' (2025, with S. Andleeb, T. Mendoza, G. Walia, and J. Carver). Cordova contributes to the field via editorial and committee roles, such as Treasurer and Papers Chair for CCSC-NW and Hybrid Co-Chair for SIGCSE TS 2026. In teaching, he covers introductory programming to advanced topics like databases, web and mobile development, and software engineering, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy and real-world applications to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.