Marie desJardins Simmons University Dean of the College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences Professor of Computer Science 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 • (617) 521-3877 •
[email protected] February 19, 2021 RESEARCH INTERESTS Artificial intelligence and computer science education. Primary interests and areas of expertise include machine learning, multi-agent systems, interactive techniques for AI systems, distributed and mixed- initiative planning, preference modeling and learning, K-12 CS education, pedagogical innovation, first- year programs, and ethics education. EDUCATION May 1992 Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley. Dissertation Title: PAGODA: A Model for Autonomous Learning In Probabilistic Domains. Committee: Dr. Stuart J. Russell (advisor), Dr. Lotfi Zadeh, Dr. Alice Agogino. June 1985 A.B. magna cum laude in Engineering/Computer Science, Harvard University. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS Inaugural Dean of the College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences 2018–present Simmons University Leader of a newly created College, comprising three academic units (School of Business, School of Library and Information Science, and Division of Mathematics, Computing, and Statistics), 50 faculty, 9 staff, and a budget of $10M. Responsible for faculty and staff hiring and development, strategic planning, academic programs, budget plan- ning and management, alumnae/i relations and community engagement, assessment and accreditation, and day-to-day operations. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs 2015–2018 University of Maryland, Baltimore County College of Engineering and Information Technology Collaborated closely with the Dean to provide leadership, program development, and administrative management of College activities related to student affairs, faculty affairs, curriculum, and assessment for the College of Engineering and Information Technology, comprising four departments, 4100 undergraduate majors, 1500 graduate students, and 100 full-time faculty.