Kinnis Gosha
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About
Dr. Kinnis Gosha is a leading voice in broadening participation in computing, particularly for African American students. His research centers on culturally responsive pedagogy, human-computer interaction, and the use of embodied robotics to make computer science accessible and engaging. Dr. Gosha’s major contributions include the design and implementation of intervention programs that leverage Sphero robotics and culturally relevant contexts to introduce computing concepts to underrepresented minority (URM) students. His most cited work, "Assessing the Efficacy of Integrating Computer Science, Math, and Science in a Middle School Sphero Robotics Summer Program" (2020, 8 citations), demonstrates how hands-on, interdisciplinary robotics curricula can spark interest and build foundational skills in computing among middle schoolers. A foundational paper, "Introduction to Computer Science for Urban African American Students Using Sphero Robotics Workshop" (2017, 3 citations), showcases his model of hosting coding workshops at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), led by African American undergraduates. This approach provides both near-peer mentorship and a sense of belonging. Dr. Gosha’s work is notable for its direct, measurable impact on diversifying the tech pipeline, offering a replicable framework for institutions aiming to close the representation gap in computing.
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