Dr. Martin Carlisle is a Teaching Professor in the Carnegie Mellon Information Networking Institute. He previously was a professor of computer science at the US Air Force Academy. He is known for his work in computer security, computer science education, and programming languages. He is the primary author of RAPTOR, an introductory programming environment used in universities and schools around the world. He is an ACM Distinguished Educator, a Colorado Professor of the Year, and a recipient of the Arthur S. Flemming Award for Exceptional Federal Service.