S2E3: Coding for Community: Innovation and Engagement in Computer Science Education

Professor Shaundra Daily and Trinity ’25 alumna Reagan Razon’s collaborative research is rooted at the intersection of computer science, education, access, and innovation. Their community engaged programs include the student-led nonprofit CS Sidekicks, which brings CS education and mentorship directly to Durham Public Schools, and the L.I.F.T. Lab, where students explore engineering concepts through the light of their personal experiences. These programs aren’t just teaching technical skills — they are rewriting the code on how research can spark lasting change. 

 

Episode Credits 

Senior Editor and Producer: Cara August, Trinity Communications

Audio Editor and Mixer: Marc Maximov

Music Composition: André Mego, T’20 | MMS ‘21 

Production Sponsor: Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, Duke University 

Recording Date and Location: April 2025, Bryan Center Studios