My research interests are primarily in the area of computer science education, motivation in computer science, and issues of broadening participation. Specifically, I am interested the application of motivational theory in computer science classrooms to benefit marginalized students in computing.

Most recently, my work has focused on the impact of the antecedents of self-efficacy on student self-efficacy in introductory computer science classrooms. My work has highlighted how the role of mastery experience, vicarious experiences, social persuasions, and physiological effects impact women in CS differently than men. The work also suggests that feedback has a larger effect size for women and other historically marginalized groups in computing on both student performance and self-belief.