Sadia Sharmin

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Sadia Sharmin is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of computer science education and creativity. Her primary research area focuses on understanding and fostering creative thinking within introductory programming courses (CS1). Her major contribution is a comprehensive literature review that identifies the critical gap between the need for innovation in the tech industry and the often rigid, creativity-stifling nature of large introductory programming classes. This seminal paper, "Creativity in CS1: A Literature Review" (2021), has already garnered 25 citations, establishing her as a key voice in this emerging subfield. By systematically mapping the existing research, Sharmin has provided a foundational framework for educators and curriculum designers to integrate more creative problem-solving and open-ended projects into early computer science education. Her work is particularly notable for challenging the traditional, rote-learning approach to programming, arguing that nurturing creativity from the very first course is essential for developing the next generation of innovative software engineers.