Engineers and the technologies they create change the world; this change is nothing new, having been the pattern since the dawn of humanity. These changes have improved the quality of life and extended our reach beyond our planet.

Disability as an aspect of inclusion in engineering

Research areas include (1) approaches to developing communication skills in engineering students and (2) workshops (in conjunction with Colombia’s Ministry of Education) to help K-12 teachers develop curriculum for teaching technology.

Large statistical studies around social inequality in STEM and engineering education

Engineering and science education, urban education, elementary teacher education

Decision Based Design Research: Applications in Engineering Education

Use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge sharing with a focus on cognition in informal environments including online communities

Career pathways and persistence of engineering students and practicing engineers