Lecturer in Computer Science (Data Science)
After graduating from Teesside University with a BSc in Music Technology, I completed an MSc in Computer Science from Newcastle University. I have completed a PhD in Artificial Intelligence with a focus on pedagogical approaches to teaching this domain.
My subsequent research focuses on applications of AI within music, as well as novel approaches to data analysis through sonification.
I teach across all courses in a variety of modules including Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Programming.
Teaching and supervision
- Software Engineering
- Secure Database Systems
Supervision:
- I currently supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects
- I am also a PhD supervisor for a number of students
Research interests for potential research students
- Artificial Intelligence (encompassing Machine Learning and Deep Learning)
- Data Science
Research
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Sonification
- Sound and Music Computing
- Innovative Computer Science Pedagogies
Publications
Article
Allen, Becky, McGough, Stephen and Devlin, Marie (2021) Toward a Framework for Teaching Artificial Intelligence to a Higher Education Audience. Transactions on Computing Education, 22 (2). ISSN 1946-6226
Conference or Workshop Item
Allen, Becky, Heels, Laura and Devlin, Marie (2021) Measuring the Difference Between Student and Staff Perception of Self-Efficacy and Confidence Using Online Tools. In: United Kingdom and Ireland Computing Education Research (UKICER), 2-3 September 2021, Glasgow, UK.
- Machine Learning/Deep Learning
- Data Science