Using a Pokémon Go Style Game in Introductory Computer Science Courses

Abstract

Professor Heather Marriott has been teaching at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for over 10 years. She teaches computer programming courses using the languages Python, MATLAB, C, and C++. Before coming to Embry-Riddle, Heather worked for ten years as a software engineer at Chemical Abstracts Service in Columbus OH. She earned her masters degree in Computer Science from The Ohio State University, where she specialized in artificial intelligence. In her spare time, Heather develops apps for mobile devices, leads the Prescott juggling club, and helps local high school students compete in NCL cybersecurity competitions.