X+CS: A Computing Pathway for Non-Computer Science Majors
Susan Mitchell, Katharine Cole, Anupam Joshi · 2024
In her administrative roles she has overseen the general education curriculum, first year student programs, Bachelor degree program curricula, academic policy,Center for Teaching and Learning, Academic Success Centers as well as other student success offices and initiatives.In these roles Dr. Cole has worked collaboratively with deans and the faculty to developing high impact practices designed to provide undergraduate students with equal opportunities to gain knowledge and skills by integrating multiple disciplines in a meaningful way.Prior to her administrative roles, Dr. Cole's research interests were in the broad area of the anti-neoplastic mechanisms of novel chemotherapeutic compounds, specifically targeting the role of inositol hexaphosphate (IP6) in cell cycle regulation and cellular differentiation in malignant and benign human neoplastic cells.She has published twenty-two peer-reviewed papers, holds two patents related to replicative human liver cell line, has been the principle investigator/co-PI on five grants from non-profit organizations and has mentored 4 master/doctoral students.During her time in faculty positions at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of South Florida, she taught nine different courses in the areas of human physiology, human pathology and biological imaging.Dr. Cole's professional development as a scientist and an educator has provided her with an innovative perspective and an ability to critically analyze meaningful data as well as the organizational aptitude necessary to successfully accomplish new university strategic academic initiatives and develop strategic academic programs that benefit the university community.