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About the CSED Research Group

Computer Science Education Research Group at UC Merced

Open-source tools and research for teaching and learning computer science.

Research

Explore our research thrusts in AI-assisted assessment, skill networks, team formation, and more.

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Projects

Browse our open-source tools: grading pipelines, survey platforms, team formation, and classroom infrastructure.

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Our Team

We are a passionate group of faculty and students dedicated to transforming CS education.

Meet the Team

The Computational SE and Data (CSED) research group is part of the Computer Science and Engineering department at the University of California, Merced. We build intelligent, scalable, and collaborative software systems that solve real-world problems in education.

Our Mission

Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques to automate complex processes — from forming effective student teams to generating pedagogical tools that enhance learning. We produce high-quality research and open-source software that benefits both academia and industry.

Our Team

Santosh Chandrasekhar

Santosh Chandrasekhar — Principal Investigator
Assistant Teaching Professor, CSE Department

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Michael Pisman

Michael Pisman — Ph.D. Student

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Our Affiliation

We are proud to be part of the School of Engineering at the University of California, Merced, the newest and most modern campus in the prestigious UC system.