Colleen van Lent

Colleen van Lent is a Teaching Professor and Lecturer IV at the University of Michigan School of Information.24 She has over 20 years of teaching experience and specializes in technology-oriented subjects, with a focus on accessibility and computing.34

Academic Background

Dr. van Lent received her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh.1 Her doctoral thesis focused on Artificial Intelligence applications for the Nursebot Project.1 Although her academic background is in Computer Science with a concentration in Artificial Intelligence, her current teaching emphasis is on broader technology topics.3

Career at University of Michigan

Colleen van Lent has been a faculty member at the University of Michigan for several years. In September 2023, she was promoted to the position of Teaching Professor, recognizing her contributions to education at the institution.4 Prior to this promotion, she held the position of Lecturer IV.5

Teaching Focus

At the University of Michigan School of Information, Dr. van Lent teaches various technology-oriented courses.2 Her areas of expertise include:

• Accessibility in technology
• Computing
• Web development (as evidenced by her course on Advanced Styling with Responsive Design)7

Achievements and Recognition

Dr. van Lent has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, particularly in the area of inclusive education. She was awarded the Lecturer Excellence in Inclusive Teaching Award, highlighting her commitment to creating an inclusive learning environment.56

Colleen van Lent's LinkedIn profile, as mentioned in the query, can be found under the username colleen-van-lent-670a3b5.3