Pearl Brazier

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Pearl Brazier is a leading voice in broadening participation in computing, with a research focus on recruitment and retention strategies for underrepresented groups in computer science. Her most-cited work, “Robots, recruitment, and retention: Broadening participation through CS0” (2011, 13 citations), tackles the critical challenge of declining interest in computing careers despite growing global demand. In this influential paper, Brazier introduces the CS0 model—a foundational, project-based introductory course designed to engage students early, using robotics as a hands-on tool to spark curiosity and build confidence. Her research demonstrates how such interventions can reverse enrollment declines and improve retention among diverse student populations. Beyond this, Brazier’s contributions extend to curriculum design and pedagogical innovation, emphasizing inclusive teaching practices that address systemic barriers in computing education. Her work has been recognized for its practical impact, informing program development at multiple institutions and inspiring a generation of educators to rethink how computing is taught. With a career dedicated to equity and access, Pearl Brazier continues to shape the future of the field by ensuring that the next wave of computing professionals reflects the diversity of the world they will serve.