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Peer-reviewed papers, journal articles, and book chapters by Dr. Naja A. Mack and HAX Lab researchers. Search by title, author, or venue, or filter by year, type, and research area.

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2025

PyPro: Think in Code. Grow in Logic!

Ballou, E., Odunze, O., Adeleke, M., & Mack, N. A.
AHFE International Conference: Human-Computer Interaction & Emerging Technologies, 195, 324
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2025

Revolutionizing Culturally Relevant Math Education Through AI and Co-Designing Strategies

Mack, N. A., Tandjong, C. W., Adeleke, M. B., Ballou, E., Harry, A., & Panton, J.
Extended Abstracts of the CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (Late-Breaking Work), Yokohama, Japan
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2025

Inclusive Gaming Through Brain-Computer Interfaces: The Mind Mastery Experience

Odunze, O., Ballou, E., Kanu, A., Kelly, A., Void, E., & Mack, N. A.
AHFE International Conference: Human-Computer Interaction & Emerging Technologies, 195, 363
Conference paper Immersive & Emerging Interfaces DOI →
2024

Breaking Stereotypes and Feeding the STEM Pipeline

Mack, N. A., Adeleke, M. B., Ballou, E., Davis, D., Ingram, V., & Cox, K.
Proceedings of the 55th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 1, 771–777
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach DOI →
2024

CodeBears: Key Insights Gained from a Summer Coding Camp Empowering Underrepresented Youth

Mack, N. A., Adeleke, M. B., Ingram, V., Ballou, E., Briggs-Belt, J. K., & Jordan, A.
2024 Black Issues in Computing Education (BICE), 80–86. IEEE
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach IEEE Xplore →
2023

Dreadphobia: Evaluating the Usability of a Virtual Reality Application in Support of Mental Health

Meekins, S., Ballou, E., & Mack, N. A.
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 397–402. Springer
Conference paper Immersive & Emerging Interfaces DOI →
2021

ICon History: An Intelligent Conversational History Tutor

Mack, N. A.
Ph.D. dissertation, Human-Centered Computing, University of Florida
Dissertation Intelligent & Conversational Systems ProQuest →
2020

Chatbots: A Tool to Supplement the Future Faculty Mentoring of Doctoral Engineering Students

Mendez, S. L., Johanson, K., Conley, V. M., Gosha, K., Mack, N. A., Haynes, C., & Gerhardt, R.
International Journal of Doctoral Studies, 15, 373–392
Journal article Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2020

An Exploration of Black Students Interacting with Computing College and Career Readiness Vlog Commentary Social Media Influencers

Cummings, R. T., Huff, E. H., Mack, N. A., Womack, K., Reid, A., Ghoram, B., Gosha, K., & Gilbert, J. E.
Computing in Science & Engineering, 22(5), 29–40
Journal article Computer Science Education & Outreach DOI →
2020

Assessing the Efficacy of Integrating Computer Science, Math, and Science in a Middle School Sphero Robotics Summer Program

Simley, T., Mack, N. A., Pittman, T., Cook, C., Cummings, R., Moon, D., & Gosha, K.
2020 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT)
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach DOI →
2020

Evaluating a Cybersecurity Training Program for Non-Computing Major Undergraduate ROTC Students

Mack, N. A., Mackroy, K., Cook, C., Cummings, R. T., Pittman, T., & Gosha, K.
2020 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT), 1–2
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach DOI →
2019

Evaluating the Usability of Pervasive Conversational User Interfaces for Virtual Mentoring

Huff, E. W., Mack, N. A., Cummings, R., Womack, K., Gosha, K., & Gilbert, J. E.
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 80–98
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2019

Atlanta Code Warriors: A CS Engagement Pilot Initiative

Huff, E. W., Nias, J., Cummings, R., Mack, N. A., & Gosha, K.
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 184–191
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach DOI →
2019

Exploring the Needs and Preferences of Underrepresented Minority Students for an Intelligent Virtual Mentoring System

Mack, N. A., Cummings, R., Huff, E. W., Gosha, K., & Gilbert, J. E.
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, 213–221
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2019

Co-Designing an Intelligent Conversational History Tutor with Children

Mack, N. A., Rembert, D. G. M., Cummings, R., & Gilbert, J. E.
Proceedings of the 18th ACM International Conference on Interaction Design and Children, 482–487
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2019

The Use of Chatbots in Future Faculty Mentoring: A Case of the Engineering Professoriate

Mendez, S. L., Conley, V. M., Johanson, K., Gosha, K., Mack, N. A., Haynes, C. L., & Gerhardt, R. A.
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2019

Exploring the Needs and Interests of Fifth Graders for Personalized Math Word Problem Generation

Rembert, D. M., Mack, N. A., & Gilbert, J. E.
Proceedings of the 18th ACM International Conference on Interaction Design and Children, 592–597
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2019

Vlog Commentary YouTube Influencers as Effective Advisors in College and Career Readiness for Minorities in Computing: An Exploratory Study

Cummings, R., Huff Jr, E. W., Mack, N. A., Womack, K., Reid, A., Ghoram, B., Gilbert, J., & Gosha, K.
IEEE
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach Distinguished Paper Award DOI →
2019

Developing a Question Corpus for a Conversational Agent Designed to Prepare Interested Black Undergraduates for the Professoriate in STEM

Cummings, R., Mack, N. A., Gosha, K., Dennis, S., & Nias, J.
2019 Research on Equity and Sustained Participation in Engineering, Computing, and Technology (RESPECT)
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2019

From Midshipmen to Cyber Pros: Training Minority Naval Reserve Officer Training Corp Students for Cybersecurity

Mack, N. A., Womack, K., Huff Jr., E. W., Cummings, R., Dowling, N., & Gosha, K.
Proceedings of the 50th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, 726–730
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach DOI →
2017

Engagement in Practice: The Development of and Lessons Learned from a Community-Focused App Development Course

Jones, J. N., Smith, T. R., Mack, N. A., Sherman, I., & Gilbert, J. E.
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach Paper →
2017

Updated AADMLSS: Design and Evaluation of a Culturally Relevant Algebra Application

Mack, N. A., Smith, T. R., Jones, J. N., & Gilbert, J. E.
2017 ASEE Southeast Section Conference
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems PDF →
2016

CodeIT Day: Breaking Stereotypes and Feeding the STEM Pipeline

Jones, J. N., Mack, N. A., Smith, T. R., & Gilbert, J. E.
2016 ASEE Southeast Section Conference
Conference paper Computer Science Education & Outreach PDF →
2015

Televoting: Secure, Overseas Voting

Crawford, C. S., Mack, N., Eugene, W., & Gilbert, J. E.
Human Aspects of Information Security, Privacy, and Trust (pp. 487–494). Springer International Publishing
Conference paper Other DOI →
2014

Human-Computer Interfaces for Speech Applications

Darnell, S. S., Mack, N. A., Jackson, F., Alnizami, H., James, M., Ekandem, J. I., Alvarez, I., Andujar, M., Moon, D., & Gilbert, J. E.
Computing Handbook, Third Edition: Computer Science and Software Engineering (92: 1–15)
Book chapter Intelligent & Conversational Systems DOI →
2014

Designing with Students: A Participatory Approach to Creating Know Your History: An Interactive History Textbook

Mack, N. A., Hall, P., Gardner-McCune, C., Hodges, L., & Gilbert, J.
E-Learn: World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education, 1232–1242
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems
2014

The Use of Paraphrase Identification in the Retrieval of Appropriate Responses for Script Based Conversational Agents

McClendon, J. L., Mack, N. A., & Hodges, L. F.
The Twenty-Seventh International FLAIRS Conference
Conference paper Intelligent & Conversational Systems Paper →
2013

Serious Games for Training, Rehabilitation and Workforce Development

Bertrand, J., Dukes, L. C., Dukes, P., Ebrahimi, E., Hayes, A., Mack, N., McClendon, J., Parmar, D., Pence, T. B., Shannon, B., Wachter, A., Wu, Y., Babu, S., & Hodges, L. F.
2013 IEEE Virtual Reality (VR), 195–196
Conference paper Immersive & Emerging Interfaces DOI →