Hello World!

Hiya! My name is Makayla Moster and I'm a Computer Science Ph.D. Candidate at Clemson University.

I am on the job market and looking for academic positions starting in Fall 2025!

You can find my application materials here.

I am a member of the Human Factors Software Engineering lab under the guidance of Dr. Paige Rodeghero. I am studying how the tools students use impacts their overall learning. Currently, I'm focusing on the tool Discord and how it can be used as an informal learning community as well as how it can help improve student communication during team projects.

I graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with my B.S. (Honors) in Computer Science. During my time at Clemson, I have completed my M.S. in Computer Science and my Graduate Certificate in Engineering and Science Education.

In my limited spare time, I mostly enjoy reading novels and playing videogames. I also dabble in crafting; I am a tie dye enthusiast, a hobby crocheter, and have recently started sewing bandanas for my cat. Lastly, I enjoy going on walks with my fiancé and cat, Gizmo.