Varsha Koushik

Varsha Koushik is an assistant professor of computer science at Colorado College. Her research areas include human-computer interaction, accessibility technology, and augmented reality. Her work focuses on designing customizable assistive systems for individuals with cognitive impairments, enabling better interaction with technology. She earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and has published research on accessibility technology at several international academic conferences. Varsha is passionate about advancing computer science education and actively collaborates with students on research projects, promoting the philosophy of "Computer Science for Everyone."

• 2022–Present·Colorado College·Assistant Professor
  • Teaching computer science courses, including software design and introductory human-computer interaction, while conducting research on augmented reality and accessibility technology.
• 2017–2022·University of Colorado Boulder·Doctoral Researcher
  • Conducted research on accessible interaction methods for smart home devices, with a focus on supporting daily activities for individuals with cognitive disabilities.

• 2017–2022·University of Colorado Boulder·Ph.D.
  • Computer Science, with a research focus on human-computer interaction and accessibility technology.