Primary Job Title Consulting of Science & Scientist Primary Organization 
Human Performance Integrated Systems
Gender Female
Dr. Daisy Fan is a Senior Lecturer of Computer Science at Cornell University. She teaches in the areas of programming, scientific computing, and optimization. Her recently co-authored book, "Insight Through Computing: A MATLAB Introduction to Computational Science and Engineering," is a culmination of years of teaching programming and
scientific computing using MATLAB, Java, and Lego MindStorms robotics.
Fan’s research interests include collaborative learning methodologies and technologies in engineering education, application of systems-analysis techniques for water resources and environmental problems, and development of numerically efficient optimization methods for large-scale engineering applications. Fan is the recipient of the Douglas Whitney '61 Excellence in Teaching Award (2011), the Zellman Warhaft Commitment to Diversity Award (2008), and the Cornell Society of Engineers Achievement Award (2004).
