Introducing the Computing Sciences Education (CSE) Group @ DACS
The CSE group at DACS enhances education with AI, data science, and computer science, driving innovation in assessment, student engagement, and educational tools.
We are excited to introduce the Computing Sciences Education (CSE) group, a dedicated research team within the Department of Advanced Computing Sciences (DACS), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) at Maastricht University.
💡Our mission? We use technology—ranging from AI, data science, to computer science—to enhance education in fields like data science, artificial intelligence, computer science, and applied mathematics. Whether it's through innovating assessment methods, boosting student engagement, or developing educational tools, we aim to make learning more impactful and scalable
🎯 What do we focus on?
- Educational innovation by and for DS/AI/CS education.
- Creating, validating, and sharing new best practices.
- Tackling real-world challenges in teaching and learning, such as scalable assessment, blended learning, and AI-powered feedback.
- Supporting and mentoring teachers and fostering a strong community around educational research.
🎲 Some of our projects include:
- Automated Conversational Assessment, using AI to create interactive, scalable assessment tools.
- The Calculus Legacy board game, a narrative-driven game to teach calculus in a fun, engaging way (Comenius Teaching Fellow).
- AIvonturen, an outreach project bringing AI and data science to secondary school students.
👩💻 Meet the team:
Coordinator: Martijn Boussé (martijn.bousse@maastrichtuniversity.nl)
Members: Aki Härmä, Bastian Küppers, Linda Rieswijk, Rico Möckel, Katharina Schneider, Stefan Maubach, Gijs Schoenmakers, Marieke Musegaas, Enrique Hortal Quesada, Ashish Sai, Otti D'Huys.
✨ Open to collaborate! We welcome lecturers, PhDs, postdocs, and anyone passionate about improving education in computing sciences.
Stay tuned on eduDACS for updates on our latest research, projects, and events! 🚀