Brodrick Stigall
Assistant Professor of Teaching | Human-Computer Interaction Researcher
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About Brodrick

Brodrick Stigall is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Computer Science Department at The University of Memphis where he teaches undergraduate computing courses.

His research interests focus on computer science education and how computer science departments can better prepare students for industry jobs. He is particularly interested in how these computing programs affect social mobility.

He previously conducted research on the usage and perceptions of voice user interfaces (VUI), investigating how widely available VUI technologies like smart speakers can enhance everyday life for diverse demographic groups.

Educational Background:
  • Post-Master's Certificate: Engineering Science Education — Clemson University (2024)
  • Master of Science: Computer Science — Georgia Institute of Technology (2018)
  • Bachelor of Science: Computer Science — University of Tennessee (2011)

Research Highlights

Focusing on Human-Computer Interaction, Voice User Interfaces, and Educational Pathways.

Histabot

Exploration of conversational agents and smart speakers to deliver interactive history education to children.

Health & Aging Assistants

Investigating older adults' interaction patterns, trust, and preferences when using voice assistants for healthcare assistance.

Publications

Selected proceedings and papers

  • Black, J., Michael, I., Roberts, D., Stigall, B., & Knijnenburg, B. P. (2023). Retiree Volunteerism: Automating "Word of Mouth" Communication.
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  • Stigall, B., & Caine, K. (2022). Towards Self Expression Through Voice User Interfaces. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.
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  • Coghlan, S., Waycott, J., Nui, L., Caine, K., & Stigall, B. (2021). Swipe a Screen or Say the Word: Older Adults' Preferences for Information-seeking with Touchscreen and Voice-User Interfaces. 33rd Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference (OzCHI).
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  • Stigall, B., & Caine, K. (2020). A Systematic Review of Human Factors Literature About Voice User Interfaces and Older Adults. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting.
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  • Huff, E. W., Stigall, B., Brinkley, J., Pak, R., & Caine, K. E. (2020). Can Computer-Generated Speech Have an Age? Extended Abstracts of CHI 2020.
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  • Stigall, B., Waycott, J., Baker, S., & Caine, K. (2019). Older Adults' Perception and Use of Voice User Interfaces. Proceedings of OzCHI 2019.
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Experience

Academic Appointments & Industry Background

Academic Positions
University of Memphis (2024 – Present)

Assistant Professor of Teaching, Computer Science

Clemson University (2018 – 2023)

Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant

University of Melbourne (2019)

Visiting Student Researcher (Interaction Design Lab)

Georgia Institute of Technology (2017)

Teaching Assistant (Educational Technology)

Industry Positions
Adobe Inc. (Summer 2021)

Graduate Research Intern — AI Experience Lab

AutoZone Inc. (2016 – 2018)

Systems Engineer — DevOps Team

International Paper Inc. (2011 – 2016)

Applications Development Specialist

BMW Manufacturing Co. (Summer 2010)

IT Research & Development Intern

Teaching & Pedagogy

Empowering future computer scientists through active learning, real-world context, and industry practices.

Download Teaching Philosophy (PDF)
Active Live-Coding

Following a Socratic "think-aloud" demonstration method, students solve labs in real time to understand execution and debugging logic.

Industry Relevance

Integrating 7 years of full-stack software development experience to connect fundamental computer science concepts to enterprise application.

Self-Assessment & AI

Utilizing clear rubrics, automated testing scripts, and generative AI code-critique assignments to promote self-paced learning.

COURSES TAUGHT

Primary Instructor
Data Structures & OOP

University of Memphis

Duration Jan 2024 – Present
Primary Instructor
Web Design & Development

University of Memphis

Duration Aug 2024 – Present
Primary Instructor
Networks & Info Security

University of Memphis

Duration Jan 2024 – Present
Primary Instructor
Human-Computer Interaction

University of Memphis

Duration Spring 2025 – Present
Graduate Assistant / Guest Lecturer
Artificial Intelligence

Clemson University (CPSC 4420/6620)

Frequency Fall 2022
Graduate Assistant / Guest Lecturer
Web Accessibility & Inclusive UI

Clemson University (CPSC 4820/6820)

Frequency Spring 2023
Graduate Assistant / Head TA
Software Dev Foundations

Clemson University (CPSC 2150)

Frequency Spring 2019
Graduate Assistant / Head TA
Usable Security & Privacy

Clemson University (CPSC 4180/6180)

Frequency Fall 2020

CURRICULUM LEADERSHIP & SERVICE

Departmental Governance
Undergraduate Coordinating Committee

University of Memphis

Collaborating with CS faculty to evaluate, update, and govern undergraduate course offerings, degree pathways, and academic policies.

Industry & Curriculum Alignment
CS Department Advisory Board Liaison

University of Memphis

Engaging with industry leaders and technical managers to align undergraduate curriculum directly with real-world workforce expectations.

Personal Projects

Crafting digital experiences and archival side projects

Stig's Poetry

A repository of poetry written by myself and classmates since middle/high school. Written purely in raw HTML without frameworks or builders—just plain code.

Visit Stig's Poetry Source Code
Stigs Poetry

MugenDream

A custom Dragon Ball Z fighting game project built on the M.U.G.E.N engine. This project served as my initial introduction to code logic outside of web layout and inspired my transition into Computer Science.

Visit MugenDream Repository
MugenDream

Kunio Dodgeball Translation

An English localization patch project for the SNES release Kunio-kun no Dodge Ball dayo Zenin Shuugou! using direct HEX editing and bitmap graphics manipulation.

View Translation Page Patch Files
Kunio Dodgeball Translation

Get In Touch

Feel free to reach out for research, teaching, or collaborations.

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