Mei Okafor

Background

Mei Okafor is on the faculty of the Department of Computer Science and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Before Porter, Mei taught secondary computer science before graduate school.

Mei's work centers on teaching and curriculum in computer security and algorithms, including course redesign and mentoring newer instructors.

Areas of expertise

• Computer security
• Algorithms
• Undergraduate research and project mentoring

Teaching

Mei regularly teaches courses in Computer Science, Software Engineering. Specific sections and syllabi are listed in the class schedule each term.

Mei designs courses around clear, visible learning outcomes, frequent retrieval practice, and prompt feedback, and revises the sequence each year based on where students actually get stuck.

Advising and office hours

Mei advises students in the Computer Science programs and holds weekly office hours during the fall and spring terms, posted on the office door and in the course pages. Prospective students are welcome to email to arrange a visit or a call.

Advising conversations usually cover course sequencing, whether to add a minor or a concentration, and how classroom work connects to internships, research, or graduate study. Students who are undecided are welcome; part of the job is helping them narrow things down.

Recent and representative work

Mei's recent activity centers on teaching scholarship and curriculum work in computer security and algorithms. Representative items:

• A redesigned course sequence in computer security, with open or low-cost materials.
• A conference presentation on teaching algorithms at the undergraduate level.
• Mentoring of new instructors and teaching assistants in the department.

Titles and venues here are illustrative. UW–Porter Falls is fictional; Mei has no real publication record.

Get in touch

The fastest way to reach Mei is email (mokafor@uwporterfalls.edu); messages during the fall and spring terms are usually answered within two business days. Prospective students and families can ask the Computer Science department office to set up a call, a class visit, or a meeting during an admitted-student day.