Activities

• Fall 2023

  • CS110 Essentials of Computer Science

  • CS109 Intro to Programming, Part B

• August 18, 2023 - Event Organizer - 'Your Path to Tech' -  a Mixer for Women and Nonbinary Freshmen and Transfer Students Entering GMU​​

• Spring 2023

  • CS112 Introduction to Computer Programming

  • CS109 Intro to Programming, Part B​

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Past Activities

• 2022 Grace Hopper Conference

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• Fall 2022

  • CS112 Introduction to Computer Programming

  • CS108 Intro to Programming, Part A

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• Spring 2022

  • CS112 Introduction to Computer Programming

  • CS110 Essentials of Computer Science

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• Fall 2021

  • CS112 Introduction to Computer Programming

  • CS100 Principles of Computing

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• Summer 2021

  • CS100 Principles of Computing

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• Spring 2021

  • CS112 Introduction to Computer Programming​

• Break Through Tech DC​

• Manuscript Reviewer for International Journal of Game-Based Learning (IJGBL)

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• Fall 2020

  • CS112 Introduction to Computer Programming

  • CS100 Principles of Computing

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• July 2019

  • Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Virtual Worlds Research

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• May 2018

  • Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Virtual Worlds Research

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• April - June 2018

  • Run the ACM-W Best Officer Contest as part of ACM-W

 

• April 11 - 13, 2018

  • Presented at VCCS New Horizons 2018

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• April 2018

  • Manuscript Reviewer for Computers & Education An International Journal

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• August 2017 - March 2018

  • Organizer/Project Lead "Assisting Females in Technology: Why Tech? Forum"

  • A conference for teenage girls in hopes of inspiring & motivating them to study tech

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• January 2018 - May 2018

  • Taught Advanced Database Management

  • Taught Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts

  • Taught Software Design

  • Taught JAVA Programming I

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• January 2018

  • Manuscript Reviewer for Computers & Education An International Journal

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• August 2017 - December 2017

  • Taught Advanced Database Management

  • Taught Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts

  • Taught PC Hardware & OS Architecture

  • Taught Microcomputer Operating Systems (A+ Certification Training)

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• July 2017

  • Attended the Serious Play Conference

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• April 2017 - June 2017

  • Ran the ACM-W Best Officer Contest as part of ACM-W

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• March 2017 - May 2017

  • Taught Introduction to Programming Languages - onsite/undergrad

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• March 29 - April 1, 2017

  • Exhibited "Insights from a Girls-only virtual world STEM game" at the VWBPE conference, Second Life

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• March 23 - June 2017

  • Volunteer Unity Game Engine Instructor for Potomac High School after school game design program, organized by non-profit Future-Kings.

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• March 11, 2017

  • Presented "Exposing girls to Computer Science, does the all-girl model really work?" at the IEEE Integrated Stem Education Conference, Princeton University

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• March 8 - June 1, 2017

  • CODiE Awards Judge

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• January 2017 - January 2018

  • Serving as Communications Chair, IEEE Northern VA Chapter

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• January 12, 2017

  • Manuscript Reviewer for Journal of Virtual Worlds Research

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• January 3 - March 12, 2017

  • Taught Introduction to Information Systems - onsite/undergrad

  • Taught Network Implementation Project - onsite/undergrad

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• December 21, 2016

  • Final Edit of Chapter to be published, purchase Book here

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• December 10, 2016

  • Organized and promoted Hour of Code at Stratford University

  • Taught and developed a two hour game development course

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• December 13, 2016

  • Reviewer for Journal of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development

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• December 1 - 3, 2016

  • Poster Presentation at the IEEE WIE Forum USA East 2016, Boston, MA

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• October 2016 - December 2016

  • Teaching Introduction to Information Systems - onsite/undergrad

  • Teaching Introduction to Databases - onsite/undergrad

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• August 2016 - October 2016

  • Teaching Object-Oriented Programming - onsite/undergrad

  • Teaching Event-Driven Programming - onsite/undergrad

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• June 2016

  • What do adolescent girls want in game-based learning? Poster Presentation at the 2016 ISTE Conference. Denver, CO.

 

• May 16th - 17th 2016

  • Attended the 2016 IEEE Women In Engineering International Leadership Conference Virtual Track

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• April 2016

  • Joined the board of Steamdinc as Member-at-Large

 

• March 2016 - May 2016

  • Teaching Logic and Design - online/undergrad

  • Teaching Business Application Development w/ Lab - onsite/undergrad

  • Teaching Data Structures and Algorithms w/ Lab - onsite/undergrad

  • Teaching Database Concepts - onsite/graduate

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• March 12, 2016

  • Career Choice STEM Bonanza Organizer/Presenter, in collaboration with Pursuing a Dream Corp. Arlington, VA

 

• February 8, 2016

  • Women in Security SIG Monthly Webinar Presenter.

 

• January 2016

  • Mentioned by ReigningIt – Creating a STEM dialogue inclusive of every woman. Women Who Reign: Shahnaz Kamberi

 

• January 2016 - March 2016

  • Teaching Logic and Design - online/undergrad

  • Teaching Connectivity with Lab - online/undergrad

  • Teaching Object Oriented Programming with Lab - onsite/undergrad

 

• December 2015

  • Chapter Proposal Accepted for Book to be published in 2016

  • Kamberi, S (2016) A girls-only online virtual world environment and its implications for game-based learning. Stricker, A., Calongne, C., Truman, B., Arenas (Eds.), Integrating an Awareness of Selfhood and Society into Virtual Learning. IGI-Global.

 

• December 9-11, 2015

  • DeVry Computer Science Education Week Organizer/Presenter, Arlington, VA

 

• December 4, 2015

  • Panelist at Woodson High School in Fairfax, VA - Engaging Girls in Tech

 

• November 18 - 20, 2015

  • DeVry TEACH Summit 2015 Special Guest and Honoree, Fort Lauderdale, FL

 

• November 8, 2015

  • Presented a paper at the IEEE WIE Summit 2015, Philadelphia, PA

 

• November 2015 - December 2015

  • Teaching Structured Programming with Lab (C++) - onsite/undergrad

 

• October 16, 2015

  • Presented at the DeVry Career Fair, "Using Social Media to Market Yourself and Job Search".

 

• September 2015 - November 2015

  • Teaching Web Interface Design with Lab - onsite/undergrad

  • Logic and Design - onsite/undergrad

  • Systems Analysis, Planning & Control - onsite/graduate

 

• July 2015 - September 2015

  • Teaching Engineering Tech/Info Sciences - onsite

  • Teaching Structured Analysis and Design - onsite

  • Teaching Object Oriented Programming with Lab - online

 

• June 23, 2015

  • Elected Chair of the DC ACM

 

• June 7, 2015

  • Spoke at the Connecting Generations 2015 event to help inspire students to study Computer Science. More about the event Here.

 

• May 21, 2015

  • Defended Dissertation "Gamher: Creating a Game to Increase Girls’ Interest in Programming"

  • Designated "Colleague of the Month" at DeVry Arlington Campus

 

• March 25, 2015

  • Mentioned in The Educator DeVry Staff & Faculty Magazine. Shahnaz Kamberi Conducts Research to Develop Programming Skills in Women (Spring 2015)

 

• March 21, 2015

  • Smart Girls in a Digital World for Women in STEM and Technology Careers, Digital Literacy, and Higher Education Event Volunteer Workshop Instructor.

  • Teaching an interactive workshop for teen girls in 8th - 12th grade.

  • http://www.crittentonservices.org/

 

• March 2015 - May 2015

  • Teaching Engineering Tech/Info Sciences - onsite

  • Teaching Business Application Programming with Lab - onsite

  • Teaching Object Oriented Programming with Lab - onsite

  • Teaching Logic and Design - online

 

• January 2015 - March 2015

  • Teaching Object Oriented Programming with Lab (Using C++) - onsite

  • Teaching Structured Programming with Lab (Using C++) - onsite

 

• Attended OpenSimulator Community Conference Nov. 8 - 9, 2014

 

• October 2014 - December 2014

  • Teching Object Oriented Programming with Lab (Using C++) - online

  • Teaching Computer Applications for Business with Lab - onsite

  • Teaching Programming with Lab (Using C++) - onsite

 

• October 10, 2014

  • Presentation at Grace Hopper Conference mentioned in a blog post. Games to Get Girls Interested in Programming, and Animation for Music and Dance Games / GHC14

 

• October 8 - 10 2014

  • Grace Hopper Conference

  • Presented on the 10th.

 

• August 19, 2014

  • Mentioned in DCACM.org. Spotlight on DC ACM Member and Vice Chair Shahnaz Kamberi

 

• July 2014 - August 2014

  • Teaching Object Oriented Programming with Lab (Using C++)

               - Onsite and Online

 

• Free Java Programming Workshops for girls 13 - 17 years -- August 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th.

 

• May 26, 2014

  • Mentioned in Edudemic.com. 25 Interesting STEM Experts Worth Following On Twitter

 

• May 2014 - July 2014

  • Teaching Programming with Lab (Using C++)

  • Teaching Object Oriented Programming with Lab (Using C++)

 

• Mentioned in National Society of Black Engineers' Bridge Magazine. Patriots 'Video Jam' is a Hit

 

• Mentioned in Perspectives, a DeVry University Student and Alumni Magazine. Arlington Students Encourage K-12 Kids to Discover STEM

 

• April 27, 2014

  • Volunteered for GirlStart.org and National Girls Collaborative Project at the US National Science and Engineering Festival - Washington DC

 

• April 12, 2014

  • Presented at the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education Conference

  • Link to Abstract (VWBPE 2014)

 

• March 31, 2014

  • Attended GeoGit talk hosted by DCACM @Google DC w/ Structured Programming w/Lab students

  • Link to the Event Details

 

• March 2014 - May 2014

  • Teaching Programming with Lab

  • Teaching Logic and Design

  • Teaching Structured Programming w/Lab

 

• January 2014 - March 2014

  • Teaching Business Application Programming with Lab

  • Teaching Internship II

 

• January 25 - 29 2014

  • Presented at the International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare (Poster Session) - IMSH 2014

 

• October 26, November 23, December 7 2013

  • Patriots Technology Training Center volunteer to teach Kodu

  • Patriots 2013 Video Game Jam Judge

 

• November 2013 - December 2013

  • Teaching Application Programming

  • Teaching Media Portfolio

  • Teaching Internship I

 

•  October 16 2013 - October 19 2013

  • Attended Doctorate Symposium

 

• September 2013 - October 2013

  • Teaching Instructional Design for Multimedia

 

• May 2013 - July 2013

  • Teaching CIS Senior Project II

  • Teaching Web Graphics Fundamentals

  • Teaching Logic and Design

 

• May 13 2013

  • Attended Dr. Vint Cerf's Lecture "Reinventing the Internet", Washington DC

 

• April 30 2013 - May 2 2013

  • Attended ModSim World Conference

 

• March 2013 - May 2013

  • Teaching CIS Senior Project I

  • Teaching Advanced Design & Rapid Visualization

 

• January 2013 - March 2013

  • Teaching Programming with Lab

 

• October 2012 - December 2012

  • Teaching Advanced Design & Rapid Visualization

 

• October 16 2012 - October 21 2012

  • At Colorado Springs, CO attended Doctorate Symposium

 

• September 2012 - October 2012

  • Teaching Web Graphics Fundamentals

  • Teaching Advanced Design & Rapid Visualization

 

• May 2nd 2012

  • Spoke at Arlington Public Schools Pregnancy Prevention Expo on the importance of STEM education

 

• April 2012 - June 2012

  • Teaching Object Oriented Programming with C++

  • Teaching Programming Environments with Java w/ Lab

  • Teaching Introduction to Game and Simulation Programming

 

• March 2012 - April 2012

  • Teaching Programming with Lab

  • Teaching Business of Graphics

 

• January 2012 - March 2012

  • Teaching Data Structures

  • Teaching Visual Advanced Design & Rapid Visualization

 

•  Check me out on Pg. 285 of the book Game Development Essentials (Third Edition) by Jeannie Novak! 

 

• October 2011 - December 2011

  • Teaching Computer Graphics Programming I

  • Teaching Visual Design Fundamentals

 

• October 12, 2011 - October 16, 2011

  • At Colorado Springs, CO attended my Doctorate Symposium