

Xiaohong Wang
Bio
Ph. D., M.S. in Computer Science, University of Victoria
B.Sc. in Computer Science, Jilin University
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Research Interests
Programming languages, scientific computation, software engineering, computer science education.
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Teaching Philosophy
A good educator strives to nurture the inner learning desire of students, encourage them to develop problem solving skills, show them how to see different perspectives of a problem and seek the most proper perspective to solve the problem. This is truly the best way to teach and to learn. During this process, a teacher should act as a guide rather than an oracle. To me, teaching is the most rewarding profession because you can pass your love and passion for science and knowledge to generations of young people.
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Current Courses
Fall 2023
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- Service Activities and Community Relations
Chair of the Department Mathematics (7/2021-Now)
Successfully served as the chair of CS department and responsible for all department business including resolving conflicts, budgeting planning and management, faculty annual evaluation, organizing department activities, class scheduling, student advising and registrations, and search for classrooms on campus and communicating with people in the community about CS program at SU.
Worked with departments within Henson Schools, the Dean’s office and departments on campus on curriculum and program coordination and student academic related issues.
Worked with IT department on the moving of HS 150 to TETC 116 B.
Worked with Christopher Arausa on department lab machine upgrade, and faculty equipment purchase.
Worked with Henson Academic Advising staff on the advising material for new CS track guide, flow chart, etc. for CS Software Engineering Track, Computer Network and Cyber Security Track, Foundation, Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence Track and oversaw the implementation process.
Participating in USM Cyber/CS/IS Affinity Group discussion on Transfer Guidance for Public Institutions in Maryland.
Gave presentation on “How to be a successful Computer Science major at SU?” on February 8, 2023 Departmental Workshop.
Led the organization of the 2st Eastern Shore High School Computer Programming Competition.
Planned and organized APR external reviewer’s visit, met with representative from UARA and revised the final APR report and submitted it to the Dean’s office.
Provided several tours and zoom meetings for perspective students.
Hosted department workshop series and 8 workshops were hosted with very high attendance.
Hosted two Alumni Lecture series: Ryan Rosiak and Omar Abou-Enein.
Provided support and guidance to student organizations such as math/cs club, Game club, etc.
Served as hiring manager for fall 23 FTTT search and summer 23 FTNTT search
Continued to work with HR on the job reclassification for Christopher Arausa.
Planned and organized Graduation Open House for graduating seniors.
Faculty Recognition and Award Committee (7/2021 - now)
Served on Faculty Recognition and Award Committee to review applications for Regent Award applications and SU Outstanding faculty award.
President of James M. Bennett High School PTSA (8/2018-7/2021)
Presided at all meetings of the JMB PTSA, the board of directors, and executive committee, coordinate the work of the officers and committees of the JMB PTSA, perform such other duties as may be prescribed in the JMB PTSA’s bylaws or assigned by the JMB PTSA or by the board of directors, review and initial bank statements monthly, etc.- External Collaboration Highlights
1) Human-Computer Interaction Program of Information School at University of Maryland at College Park
In this collaboration, a group of COSC 425/426 Software Engineering students work with a group of M.S. students in HCI program on developing a health literacy application for United Way of Lower Eastern Shore. The collaboration will extend to include University of Maryland at Eastern Shore in the future.
2) University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES)
This collaboration was funded by Maryland Sea Grant and NOAA on integration of coastal inundation predictions with GIS Google Earth for Maryland. Dr. Wang worked with Sam Barnes, one of our CS graduates and a post-doc fellow at UMCES and their work led to journal publications, book chapter and conference presentation.- Press Releases
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Dr. Wang awarded Welcome Fellowship
Friday, August 23, 2002