Ashlyn Campbell

PhD Student, University of Michigan

ashlynnn [AT] umich.edu

I EMPHASIZE that history matters, especially when we're talking about culture, ideas, schooling—about how we can move forward in a more humane way.

— Tara J. Yosso, PhD

Bio

My name is Ashlyn Campbell, and I am a doctoral student in the School of Information at the University of Michigan and an awardee of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, Rackham Merit Fellowship, and GEM Fellowship. My research explores what occurs after students adopt generative artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in computing education, focusing on unpacking these experiences by centering the knowledge students already bring and exploring approaches to ensure students have the opportunity to shape the future of AI. I have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and Sociology from Georgia State University (GSU). During my time at GSU, I founded and led the RISE in Computing Stars, a research-informed intervention for freshmen college students in computing alongside Dr. Anu Bourgeois. Additionally, I worked as a research assistant with the Human and Technology Lab at Clemson University and completed internships at companies like Microsoft. Outside of my professional experiences, I am passionate about academic & professional mentorship, STEM outreach, and public scholarship. As a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Ambassador at the University of Michigan Rackham PACE, I work with a diverse team to create opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to learn about and thrive in graduate school. In my free time, I enjoy writing whatever comes to mind on my substack.

Publications

Most recent publications on Google Scholar.
‡ indicates equal contribution.

The Double Bind: The Reality of Generative AI in the Introductory Computing Sequence

Ashlyn Campbell, Angela D.R. Smith

Submitted

Paper

RISE Stars: An Experience Report on a Cohort of Black Freshmen Women in Computing

Ashlyn Campbell, Anu Bourgeois, Nannette Napier

ACM SIGCSE 2025

Paper

The Double Bind: The Reality of Generative AI in the Introductory Computing Sequence

Ashlyn Campbell, Angela D.R. Smith

Submitted

Paper

RISE Stars: An Experience Report on a Cohort of Black Freshmen Women in Computing

Ashlyn Campbell, Anu Bourgeois, Nannette Napier

ACM SIGCSE 2025

Paper

Maternal Health Monitor+: A Personalized Computational Framework for Early Detection and Intervention

Ashlyn Campbell

NSBE 50th Conference: Technical Research Exhibition

Poster

Projects

Gilman Follow-On Service Project
Bali, Indonesia
Gilman Follow-On Service Project
Bali, Indonesia

Vitæ

Full CV in PDF.

  • University of Michigan 08/2025 - present
    PhD Student
    School of Information
  • Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Summer 2025
    Graduate Researcher
    Data Science Institute
  • Georgia State University 2021 - 2025
    Bachelor of Science
    Computer Science
  • RISE in Computing 2023 - 2025
    Program Coordinator
    Stars Cohort
  • Clemson University Spring 2025
    Research Assistant
    Human & Technology Lab
  • Microsoft Summer 2024
    Software Engineer, Intern
    Copilot for Microsoft 365
  • Georgia State University 2023 - 2025
    Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
    Introduction to Python 1 & 2
    Software Engineering Capstone
  • RTX Spring/Summer 2023
    Software Engineer, Intern
    Image Processing
  • Georgia Community Action Association 2022 - 2023
    Data Analyst, Intern
    Office of Executive Director
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Ashlyn Campbell
ashlynnn [AT] umich.edu