Ph.D. and M.S. Students

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Yaa Donkor

EER M.S. Student

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Kailey Head

EER Faculty Advisor: Karin Jensen

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Oluwakemi Johnson

EER Faculty Advisor: Aaron Johnson

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John Mobley IV

EER Faculty Advisor: Karin Jensen

John researches both disability studies and nuclear engineering education, focusing on topics ranging from student experiences to available resources.

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Karen Nortz

EER Faculty Advisor: Cindy Finelli

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Manikandan Pandiyan

EER M.S. Student

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Dorian Bobbett

EER Faculty Advisor: Karin Jensen

Dorian’s research examines engineering graduate students’ psychological safety in their relationships with their advisors and in their research groups.

Research Areas: Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Engineering students and practitioners

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Madison Buford

EER Faculty Advisor: James Holly, Jr.

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Emily Buten (she/her/hers)

EER Faculty Advisor: Aaron Johnson

Emily researches how students transition to engineering professionals and the systems that impact professional development.

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Emma Dodoo

EER Faculty Advisors: Mark Guzdial and Lisa Lattuca

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Isabel Miller

EER Faculty Advisor: Karin Jensen

Isabel studies the experiences of engineering students with disabilities and the accommodation process.

Research Areas: Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Engineering students and practitioners

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Elizabeth Strehl (she/her/hers)

EER Faculty Advisor: Aaron Johnson

Betsy studies the experiences of engineering students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds, specifically how they use skills and assets to navigate engineering.

Research Areas: Curricular and instructional innovation, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Engineering students and practitioners

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Jingfeng Wu

EER Faculty Advisor: Shanna Daly

Jingfeng studies the integration of socio-technical skillsets into traditional engineering curriculum and the equitable teaching in writing-intensive engineering labs.

Research Areas: Curricular and instructional innovation, Design and creativity, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Engineering students and practitioners

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Xiaping Li

EER Faculty Advisor: Cindy Finelli

Xiaping researches evidence-based instructional practices in STEM, neurodivergent student learning experiences, technology and AI in higher education, and cognitive science.

Research Areas: Curricular and instructional innovation, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Engineering students and practitioners, Learning sciences

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Nolgie Oquendo-Colón

EER Faculty Advisor: Cindy Finelli

Nolgie researches the college experiences of STEM college students with ADHD and the role of classroom teaching practices in their academic success.

Research Areas: Curricular and instructional innovation, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Engineering students and practitioners

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Nagash Clarke

EER Faculty Advisor: Joi Mondisa

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Vibha Vempala

EER Faculty Advisors: Aileen Huang-Saad and Joi Mondisa

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Lea Marlor

EER Faculty Advisor: Cindy Finelli