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Alejandra J. Magana

Computer Science · Purdue University West Lafayette

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Mid career · publishing since 2010
Teaching and Learning ProgrammingExperimental Learning in EngineeringInnovative Teaching and Learning MethodsOnline Learning and AnalyticsDesign Education and Practice

Publications

273

Citations

3,446

Est. group size

~29

Recurring co-author estimate

Active years

17

Publishing since 2010

Research summary
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Alejandra J. Magana's research focuses on how students learn computing, programming, and engineering concepts, and how technology such as generative AI, simulations, and immersive tools can support that learning. Her work often involves systematic literature reviews and empirical studies on topics like computational thinking, model-based reasoning, and teamwork in engineering and STEM classrooms. This research is broadly aimed at improving teaching methods and curricula in computing and engineering education.

Engineering and computing educationAI and generative tools in learningComputational thinking and modelingSTEM teaching methods and curriculum designTeamwork and collaborative learning technologies

Publication output has grown substantially over the last decade, rising from roughly a dozen papers per year around 2017 to a peak of 45 in 2024, with continued high activity through 2025.

Generated by claude-sonnet-5 from public bibliographic data · Jul 20, 2026

Publication cadence
Publications per year over the last 10 years — averaging 23.2/year recently
2017: 12 publications172018: 19 publications182019: 14 publications192020: 34 publications202021: 23 publications212022: 18 publications222023: 16 publications232024: 45 publications45242025: 25 publications252026: 12 publications26
Recent publications
Publishes in
  • Computer Applications in Engineering Education×21
  • Journal of Science Education and Technology×7
  • Journal of Engineering Education×6
  • IEEE Transactions on Education×4
  • 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE)×4
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This profile was generated automatically from public scholarly data (OpenAlex). Group size and activity levels are estimates derived from co-authorship patterns.

Last updated Jul 20, 2026.

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