R. Jordan Crouser is a computer scientist whose work explores the human side of computing — how people interact with data, algorithms, and each other via emerging technologies. His teaching and research emphasize ethical, equitable design in areas such as human-computer interaction, data visualization, and responsible AI. Crouser is especially passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration and building computational tools to solve real-world problems. Before joining Kenyon, he chaired Computer Science at Smith College and conducted research at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, where he worked at the intersection of data science, decision support, and human-machine teaming.

Areas of Expertise

Human-computer interaction, data visualization, data science, decision support

Education

2013 — Doctor of Philosophy from Tufts University

2010 — Master of Science from Tufts University

2008 — Bachelor of Arts from Smith College

Courses Recently Taught

The individual study enables students to explore a pedagogically valuable topic in computing applied to the sciences that is not part of a regularly offered COMP course. A student who wishes to propose an individual study course must first find a COMP faculty member willing to supervise the course. The student and faculty member then craft a course syllabus that describes in detail the expected coursework and how a grade will be assigned. The amount of credit to be assigned to the IS course should be determined with respect to the amount of effort expected in a regular Kenyon class. The syllabus must be approved by the director of the COMP program. In the case of a small group IS, a single syllabus may be submitted and all students must follow the same syllabus. Because students must enroll for individual studies by the end of the seventh class day of each semester, they should begin discussion of the proposed individual study, preferably the semester before, so that there is time to devise the\nproposal and seek departmental approval before the registrar’s deadline. This interdisciplinary course does not count toward the completion of any diversification requirement. Permission of the instructor and program director required. No prerequisite.\n