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Tisha and Zabir ’26 Present at Computer Science Education Conference

March 12, 2025

By Jessica Firpi ’11

Computer science professor Sirazum Munira Tisha and Zubair Zabir ’26 presented at the 2025 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE) conference.

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Computer science major Zubair Zabir ’26 (left) and computer science professor Sirazum Munira Tisha (right).

At the annual ACM SIGCSE conference in Pittsburgh, computer science professor Sirazum Munira Tisha and computer science major Zubair Zabir ’26 presented their research titled, “The Role of Virtual Reality in Enhancing Computer Science Education.” Their research explores the integration of virtual reality (VR) in computer science classrooms, addressing its challenges, potential benefits, and future directions.

Zabir’s attendance was supported by a SHIP grant from Rollins, enabling him to take full advantage of this prestigious opportunity both to engage in conference sessions and present his student-faculty research. Efforts like these are part of Rollins’ commitment to providing students with hands-on learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom.

“Being able to attend such a competitive conference as an undergraduate is incredibly exciting,” shares Zubir. “I had the opportunity to interact with leading researchers, discuss my ideas, and gain insights that will shape my future studies.”

Tisha, whose research focuses on the intersection of AI, VR, and education, emphasized the impact of these opportunities for undergraduate students.

“Attending a conference of this caliber not only broadens students’ academic perspective but also inspires them to see the real-world impact of their work in enhancing education,” she says.

One of the most renowned global events in computer science education, the SIGCSE technical symposium addresses problems common among educators working to develop, implement, and/or evaluate computing programs, curricula, and courses. The conference featured cutting-edge discussions on teaching strategies, curriculum design, laboratory innovations, and emerging trends, including ethics in AI. The symposium provides a diverse selection of technical sessions and opportunities for learning and interaction.


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