David Gibbs BIO David Gibbs is proud of the student-centric approach to teaching in the Department of Computing and New Media where he is a senior lecturer in computing. Gibbs has been teaching computing since 1984. His thesis dissertation work was “The Impact of Cognitive Styles upon Achievement in Introductory Programming.” BEST PIECE OF ADVICE? The science of computing is challenging, but worthwhile in many ways. FUN FACT When he was growing up, he wanted to be a teacher. Senior Lecturer in Computing Office: SCI B239 Phone: 715-346-2120 Email: dave.gibbs@uwsp.edu Education Ph.D. - Computer Science University of Wisconsin-Madison M.S. - Computer Science and Applied Mathematics San Diego State University B.A. - Mathematics San Diego State University Courses