The EPIC Lab’s research on computing education focuses on reimagining how students learn embedded systems and ethical computing in an era defined by rapid technological change. This work explores application‑driven pedagogical strategies that connect foundational concepts to real‑world systems, helping students bridge theory and practice through hands‑on, context‑rich learning experiences. A major thrust involves integrating embedded ethics directly into technical coursework, equipping future engineers to recognize and address societal impacts, responsible design principles, and emerging dilemmas in AI, IoT, and digital systems. Through reflective analyses of modern educational challenges, evolving student needs, and the shifting landscape of computing technologies, this research charts a forward‑looking path for cultivating technically strong, ethically grounded, and industry‑ready graduates prepared to lead in the next decade of computing innovation.
Selected Publications
S. Pasricha, “Ethics in Computing Education: Challenges and Experience with Embedded Ethics”, ACM GLSVLSI, 2023.
S. Pasricha, “Embedded Systems Education in the 2020s: Challenges, Reflections, and Future Directions”, ACM GLSVLSI, 2022.
S. Pasricha, “Embedded Systems Education: Experiences with Application-Driven Pedagogy”, Vol. 14, Iss. 4, pp. 167-170, IEEE Embedded Systems Letters, Dec 2022.