Contact Information

on sabbatical 2023-24

braught@dickinson.edu

Tome Scientific Building Room 234
717-245-1401

Bio

His current research interests are in the area of bio-inspired computing. In particular he focuses on evolutionary neural networks, interactions between learning and evolution, evolutionary and developmental robotics and swarm intelligence. He is also active in computer science education research, with recent projects evaluating the effects of tool design, feedback mechanisms and pair programming on student behaviors and learning.

Education

• B.S., Dickinson College, 1990. M.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1995
• Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University, 2005