Trey Ridley
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Trey Ridley’s research focuses on broadening participation in computing, particularly for underrepresented African American students. His most cited work, “Introduction to Computer Science for Urban African American Students Using Sphero Robotics Workshop” (2017), introduces a novel intervention: an all-day coding workshop held at a historically Black college or university (HBCU), led by African American undergraduates. This approach directly addresses systemic barriers by providing relatable role models and a culturally affirming environment. The workshop, targeting high school students from a southeastern urban district, uses Sphero robotics to make introductory computer science concepts tangible and engaging. While his citation count is modest (3 citations for this paper), the work’s significance lies in its practical, replicable model for increasing diversity in tech. By centering the workshop at an HBCU and employing undergraduate mentors, Ridley’s research demonstrates a scalable strategy for building a pipeline from high school to computing careers, challenging the field to consider not just what is taught, but where and by whom.
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