Ronnie
Howard

General Information

Email:
rhoward46@gatech.edu
Phone:
404-894-2000
Location - Building:
CCB
Location - Room:
260
Roles:
Lecturer (any rank)
Primary Unit:
College of Computing
Website URL
https://sci.cc.gatech.edu/people/ronnie-howard

Details

Degrees with subject and Postdoc Experience:
Degree Type
M.S.
Subject
Computer Science
Year
2019
Institution
Georgia Institute of Technology
Location
Atlanta, GA
Degree Type
M.A.
Subject
Mathematics Education
Year
2017
Institution
Western Governors University
Location
Mill Creek, Utah
Degree Type
B.S.
Subject
Mathematics Teaching
Year
2012
Institution
Morehead State University
Location
Morehead, KY
Statement of Research Interests:

My teaching emphasizes clear conceptual understanding and practical application in core computer science courses, including Discrete Mathematics, data-focused courses, and project-based design and capstone experiences. I structure courses around explicit learning objectives, scaffolded assignments, and transparent evaluation to help students engage confidently with challenging material. I value iterative feedback, alignment between design and implementation, and data-informed instructional refinement. My goal is to create rigorous, supportive learning environments that promote deep understanding and transferable problem-solving skills. 

Statement of Teaching Interests:

Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science 

Software Design and Capstone Project Courses 

Data Manipulation and Computing Foundations 

Educational Technology and Computing Education 

Selection of recent research, scholarly, and creative activities:

Capstone Course Redesign (2023–Present) 
Led and implemented major structural updates to Georgia Tech’s CS capstone sequence, introducing milestone-based evaluation, redesigned assessments, and improved alignment between project progress and grading. 

Curriculum Development in Computing Education 
Revamped multiple courses (Discrete Mathematics, Project Design, Web Development, Freshman Seminar) to better align learning objectives, industry relevance, and student outcomes. 

Educational Technology Integration 
Designed and deployed instructional tools and Canvas-based workflows to support large-enrollment CS courses and improve grading efficiency and instructional clarity.