Brett A. Becker

University College Dublin, Abilene Christian University

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Total Citations

723

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About

Brett A. Becker is a computing education researcher whose work sits at a compelling intersection of artificial intelligence and pedagogical practice. He has emerged as one of the field's most prominent voices on the implications of generative AI for how programming is taught and learned, with his landmark 2022 paper "The Robots Are Coming" — now boasting over 400 citations — among the earliest rigorous examinations of OpenAI Codex's potential to disrupt introductory programming education. Building on this foundational work, Becker continued to shape the conversation with his 2023 follow-up, "The Robots Are Here," which has already accumulated over 300 citations and reflects the urgent shift from anticipating AI's arrival to navigating its present-day reality in classrooms worldwide. His research consistently grapples with how large language models and tools like GPT-3 challenge traditional assumptions about coding instruction, assessment, and academic integrity. Beyond AI, Becker has also contributed to curriculum development, exploring how emerging frameworks such as ACM/IEEE/AAAI CS2023 can incorporate fuzzy logic concepts. Collectively, his work has rapidly influenced computing educators globally, making him an essential reference point for anyone rethinking pedagogy in the age of generative AI.