Jacqueline (Jaci) McCune, Ph.D.

Director of Expanding Computing Education Pathways (ECEP) Alliance
Expanding Pathways in Computing

Phone: 775-790-9394 | Email: jmccune@tacc.utexas.edu

Dr. Jaci McCune joined TACC in 2024 as the Deputy Director of the ECEP Alliance, following over 15 years working in education as an educator, professional learning facilitator, adjunct professor, and Nevada state computer science supervisor. Her combined K-16 CS education experience, from classroom to policy, provide a unique vantage point to develop and support structures for increasing computing opportunities for all students.

Selected Publications

McCune, J. C. (2023). Computational Concepts, Practices, and Perspectives in K-8 Computer Science Teaching Readiness. Grand Canyon University.

Current Projects

• ECEP Alliance

Areas of Research

• Computational Thinking in Computer Science Teaching Readiness
• Broadening Participation in Computing

Memberships

• CSTA (Computer Science Teachers Association)
• Association for Computing Machinery