Nanette Veilleux

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Nanette Veilleux is a computer science educator and researcher whose work bridges technical education with the humanities, most notably through the innovative use of science fiction in the classroom. Her primary research areas include computer science pedagogy, artificial intelligence, and the integration of narrative and ethics into technical curricula. Veilleux’s major contribution lies in demonstrating how science fiction can serve as a powerful tool to engage students, making abstract concepts like AI, robotics, and networking more accessible and relatable. Her 2012 paper, "Science fiction in computer science education," with 34 citations, is a foundational work in this niche, providing a framework for educators to connect technical content with human experience through works like *Star Trek* and *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy*. While her citation counts are modest, her impact is felt through the growing adoption of her methods in CS courses, as seen in her 2014 abstract. Veilleux’s work stands out for its creativity and interdisciplinary reach, offering a model for making computer science more inclusive and thought-provoking. She is a respected voice in pedagogical innovation, inspiring students to see technology through a critical, humanistic lens.