Rachelle Kristof Hippler

Coordinator & Professor, Software Engineering

Director, UX Research Lab

Faculty Lead, Computing in Guatemala, Software & Study Abroad

D.Ed., Leadership & Policy Studies, Bowling Green State University
M.S., Computer Science, Software Engineering Specialization, Bowling Green State University
B.S., Mathematics Education, Bowling Green State University

Contact

(440) 826-3584

rhippler@bw.edu

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Dr. Rachelle Kristof Hippler is professor of software engineering. A graduate of nearby Midpark High School, Hippler is excited to make a difference in the lives of Baldwin Wallace students by having a positive effect on their self-esteem and confidence. She partners with local companies in the booming Cleveland tech scene to provide real-world, practical experiences to students and prepare them for their careers.

Industry Experience

Ernst & Young, LLP – IT Management Consulting

Teaching Experience

Baldwin Wallace University
Bowling Green State University
Cleveland Heights City Schools
Sylvania City Schools

Areas of Interest

The intersection of psychology and computing (e.g., Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User-experience research (UXr), women's experiences in computing).

Current Research

"Computing-based self-esteem: The interplay between competence and worthiness"