Alexander McAuliffe

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Alexander McAuliffe investigates equity and collaboration in computer science education, with a focus on how remote learning environments shape student experiences. His most-cited work, "Remote Pair Collaborations of CS Students: Leaving Women Behind?" (2021, 13 citations), critically examines the gendered impacts of remote pair programming—a practice that surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. While pair programming is known to boost productivity, code quality, teamwork, and morale, McAuliffe’s research reveals that these benefits are not equally distributed. He documents persistent gender gaps in both CS classrooms and tech workplaces, showing how remote collaborations can inadvertently reinforce exclusion. By foregrounding the experiences of women students, his work challenges the assumption that digital tools are inherently neutral, urging educators and institutions to design more inclusive pedagogical practices. Though early in his career, McAuliffe’s contributions are vital for understanding how to foster equitable collaboration in an increasingly remote and hybrid educational landscape. His research serves as a critical resource for CS educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers committed to closing gender gaps in computing.