Jennifer Campbell (photo: Jeff Beardall)
Jennifer Campbell, a professor, teaching stream, in the University of Toronto’s Department of Computer Science, has been named a 2025 Distinguished Member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).
The ACM Distinguished Member program recognizes individuals who have made notable contributions to the computing field through research, education or service. According to ACM, honourees represent fewer than 10 per cent of its global membership. Campbell was cited “for contributions to online computing education.”
A long-standing leader in undergraduate computer science teaching at U of T, Campbell has played a key role in shaping how foundational courses are delivered at scale. Her work includes the development of massive open online courses (MOOCs) that helped broaden access to introductory computer science. In a 2022 reflection marking a decade of MOOCs at U of T, Campbell described how the shift to online platforms prompted a rethinking of course structure, assessment practices and student support.
Campbell has also been recognized within the university for her educational leadership. In 2021, she received the President’s Teaching Award, U of T’s highest honour for sustained excellence in teaching and pedagogical innovation. The award cited her contributions to curriculum design, her mentorship of teaching assistants and instructors, and her work to strengthen the learning experience in large first-year courses.