Rate My Professor Rebecca Robinson

Rebecca Robinson's research specializations encompass computing education, equity, diversity, and inclusion in IT education. Her expertise includes computer science education and creating accessible learning environments. Notable publications are "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Computing Science: Culture is the Key, Curriculum Contributes" (2025, co-authored with Toti et al.), "Investigating the Impact of a Mentoring Program for Computer Science Students with Disabilities" (2025), "Exploring Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Computer Science Undergraduate Curricula" (2024, co-authored with Karimi et al.), and "Enhancing diversity and inclusion in computer science undergraduate programs: The role of admissions" (2023, co-authored with Karimi et al.). She has earned major awards including the 2025 Dean’s Award for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (Education Category) for designing a proactive mentoring program for IT students with disabilities in collaboration with Monash Disability Support Services; the 2023 Faculty of Information Technology Education Excellence Award for Teaching Excellence; the 2022 Faculty of IT Education Excellence Award Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning; the 2022 Dean’s Awards for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and the 2019 Faculty of IT Teaching Excellence Award for Sessional Teaching. As the Faculty's Equitable Learning and Disability Liaison, she drives inclusive practices and cultural change in computing education.