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Lisa Dion

Senior Lecturer, Department of Computer Science

PRONOUNS she/her

lisa.dion@uvm.edu
(802) 656-3336
Lisa Dion
lisa.dion@uvm.edu
+18026563336
Pronouns she/her
Alma mater(s)
  • M.S., University of Michigan
Affiliated Department(s)

Department of Computer Science

BIO

Lisa comes to CEMS from the University of Michigan, where she earned a master’s degree in computer science and served as a graduate student lecturer. Her areas of expertise include C++, Python, Java and Git. She participated in research at Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs and at General Dynamics Electric Boat. She’s also served as an instructor for Girls Who Code.

Courses

  • CS 1320: Puzzles, Games & Algorithms
  • CS 2240: Data Struc & Algorithms
  • CS 2300: Advanced Programming
  • CS 3920: Senior Seminar

Awards and Achievements

  • Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)
  • Vermont Athena Young Professional Leadership Award (2020)
  • CEMS Innovation in Teaching Award (2019)

Bio

Lisa comes to CEMS from the University of Michigan, where she earned a master’s degree in computer science and served as a graduate student lecturer. Her areas of expertise include C++, Python, Java and Git. She participated in research at Alcatel-Lucent Bell Labs and at General Dynamics Electric Boat. She’s also served as an instructor for Girls Who Code.

Courses

  • CS 1320: Puzzles, Games & Algorithms
  • CS 2240: Data Struc & Algorithms
  • CS 2300: Advanced Programming
  • CS 3920: Senior Seminar

Awards and Achievements

  • Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award (2023)
  • Vermont Athena Young Professional Leadership Award (2020)
  • CEMS Innovation in Teaching Award (2019)

Publications

Neumann, M. D., & Dion, L. (2021). Teaching computational thinking: An integrative approach for middle and high school learning. Mit Press.