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  1. Collaboration, Iterative Design, and Feedback Dynamics in an Upper-Division CS Course

    Article • February 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  2. Visualization Tools for CS Theory: an Initial Literature Review

    Article • February 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  3. Collaborative Learning for Computer Science Courses: An Initial Literature Survey

    Article • February 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  4. Viability of Large Language Models as CS Theory Tutors

    Article • February 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  5. Pedagogy in Theory of Computing and Algorithms

    Article • February 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  6. On the Efficacy of Using Large Language Models for Automatic Grading of CS Theory Problems

    Article • February 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  7. Auto-X: An Automatic Explainer for CS Theory Concepts

    Article • February 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  8. Gamified Learning and Instructional Analogies for Theory of Computing Courses

    Article • February 2026, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  9. The Rest of the Robots: Generative AI in Post-introductory Computing Education

    Article • June 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Olga Petrovska, Ryan Dougherty, CHARANYA RAMAKRISHNAN, Dr. Shubbhi Taneja

  10. Experiences with Scaffolding Research Projects in Theory of Computing Courses

    Article • June 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  11. Large Language Models with Reasoning on Theory Course Exams

    Article • June 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  12. GenAI Integration in Upper-Level Computing Courses

    Article • June 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty, Orit Hazzan, Olga Petrovska, Dr. Shubbhi Taneja, CHARANYA RAMAKRISHNAN, Bruno Cipriano, GOVINDHA RAMAIAH YELURIPATI

  13. Why Do Students Struggle in CS Theory Courses So Much?

    Article • Digital Threats Research and Practice, March 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  14. TheoryViz: A Visualizer Tool for Theory of Computing Concepts

    Article • February 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  15. Scaffolding Mock Conference Projects in Theory of Computing Courses

    Article • February 2025, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  16. Can ChatGPT pass a Theory of Computing Course?

    Article • December 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  17. Finite State Machine with Input and Process Render

    Article • December 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  18. A Survey of Undergraduate Theory of Computing Curricula

    Article • December 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty, Jonathan Liu

  19. A Survey of Undergraduate Theory of Computation Curricula in the United States

    Article • December 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty, Jonathan Liu

  20. A Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm for Location in Interaction Testing

    Article • July 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  21. Analogies in Upper Division Computer Science Courses

    Article • March 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  22. Creation of a CS1 Course with Modern C++ Principles

    Article • March 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  23. Designing Theory of Computing Backwards

    Article • March 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty

  24. Experiences Using Research Processes in an Undergraduate Theory of Computing Course

    Article • March 2024, ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)

    Ryan Dougherty