Mark Goadrich
Professor Of Computer Science at Disco Tray Studios
Arkansas, United States
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Top SchoolMark Goadrich is a Professor of Computer Science with over 17 years teaching and leadership experience at liberal-arts colleges, combining deep expertise in software engineering, game development, and data science. He has chaired a combined Mathematics and Computer Science department, overseen budgets and faculty hiring, and led curriculum and policy initiatives that bridge academic rigor with workplace-ready skills. His research centers on generalized game-playing AI and game description languages, producing published work with student collaborators and practical simulation tools for card-game player experience. He directs community-facing software projects through roles like Faculty Advisor at Disco Tray Studios, guiding student teams to build web, mobile, and game applications for nonprofit partners. Known for mentoring early-career developers, he focuses on translating classroom theory into industry-level development practices and grant-supported software. Holding a PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a BA in Mathematics and Philosophy, he blends rigorous research with hands-on pedagogy and community impact.
11 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Ph. D., Computer Sciences, Ph. D., Computer Sciences at University of Wisconsin-MadisonBA, Mathematics and Philosophy, BA, Mathematics and Philosophy at Kenyon College
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Github Skills (38)
grammar9
python8
mesa8
to-do8
user-friendly7
javascript7
jekyll7
agent-based-modeling7
science7
data-analysis7
flutter6
computer-science5
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flutter-apps5
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Programming languages (16)
Github contributions (5)
DiscoTrayStudios/my-life-in-months
Aug 2020 - Sep 2020
My Life in Months is a JavaScript implementation of a chart that can help you see the larger picture of your life. You can use it to map out where you've lived, your career path, or other meaningful life events.
Contributions:224 commits, 36 PRs, 178 pushes in 1 month
eventschartmonthscareer-pathjavascript
DiscoTrayStudios/hendrix-today
Jan 2023 - Feb 2025
Hendrix College community events, updates, and notices
Contributions:10 reviews, 36 PRs, 25 pushes in 2 years 1 month
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