Betsy DiSalvo

Dr. Betsy DiSalvo is an Associate Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology and leads the Culture and Technology Lab (CAT Lab). Her research focuses on how culture influences the use and design of technology, particularly in learning applications and computer science education. Her projects include several NSF-funded educational initiatives, such as the development of educational games like Beats Empire and Hemonauts, which help students learn computer science and scientific concepts. Additionally, through innovative learning methods like the "Glitch Game Testers" program, she has worked to increase African American male students' interest in computer science. Her research spans both formal and informal learning, with an emphasis on educational equity for underrepresented and marginalized groups.

• 2013–Present·Georgia Institute of Technology·Associate Professor
  • Leads the Culture and Technology Lab, researching the impact of culture on technology use and creation.
  • Develops innovative educational programs, including game-based and physical computing learning approaches.
  • Participates in multiple NSF-funded educational projects, focusing on computer science education for underrepresented groups.

• Ph.D. | Georgia Institute of Technology | Interactive Computing
  • Specialized in the fields of Learning Sciences and Technology Design.