Julie P. Martin, Ph.D., FASEE is the Director of the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and a Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Georgia. She is the editor-in-chief of Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, where her vision is to create a culture of constructive review for academic publishing.

She is a former National Science Foundation program director, where she served in the Engineering Education and Centers Division (Directorate for Engineering) from 2017-2019. In 2018, she worked on an interagency group headed by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to write the 5-Year STEM Education Strategic Plan for the federal government. Julie is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and a member of ASEE’s Hall of Fame. Over the last 20 years, Julie has held a variety of national leadership positions ASEE and Women in Engineering ProActive Network (WEPAN), including national president of WEPAN. She has been recognized by both organizations for her distinguished service.

She loves growing and arranging flowers, hosting dinner parties, and traveling (especially if there is a beach involved). Julie and her husband have two adorable beagles, Jones and Mattie.

Jenny S. Brown, Ph.D. (she/her) is a postdoctoral scholar in Elevate and serves as editorial assistant for the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering (JWM). She earned her Ph.D. in 2023 at Clemson University in the Engineering and Science Education Department. She also holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Clemson and dual bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering and German from Georgia Southern University (go Eagles!). Jenny has always had a passion for science communication and engineering education, specifically when it comes to supporting women and marginalized students to thrive in these spaces. Outside of work, she enjoys doing aerial silks, painting, and crochet. She is also absurdly bad at gardening but remains convinced that “this year will be the year!”

Isaac Dunmoye (he/him) is pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and Transformative Practice in the College of Engineering at University of Georgia. His research focuses on engineering students' learning, cognition, and engagement in virtual and online learning environments. Specifically, Isaac has been investigating the learning experiences of students in virtual reality (VR) platforms, drawing from theoretical frameworks such as the community of inquiry (CoI) and Interactive-Constructive-Active-Passive (ICAP) frameworks. He employs a range of research methodologies including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches to inform harnessing and experimenting the multidisciplinary nature of engineering context to make engineering education suitable for the 21st century. For more information about his work, visit his research profile: Isaac Dunmoye's Google Scholar Profile.

Victoria Bill (she/her) is a PhD student in engineering education at OSU. She is the Director, Labriola Innovation Hub at Colorado School of Mines. She received her master's in electrical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and her bachelor's in Electrical and Computer Engineering from OSU. Victoria’s interests and work focus on community building and hands-on learning for engineering students. She likes to knit, read, bike, and run after her daughter, nieces, and nephew.

Fred Beyette, PhD.. (he/him) is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and the chair of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Georgia.  Professor Beyette’s technical research is focused in mixed technology embedded systems with primary applications in the area of diagnostics and assessment technologies for acute neurologic injuries and neurologic health/wellness.  Over his nearly 3 decade long academic career, Prof. Beyette has trained 75+ students at the MS, PhD and Fellow levels and mentored over 150 undergraduate research/senior design students.  Most recently Professor Beyette has extended his research effort to Engineering Education Research with an NSF RIEF grant funded in 2024. 

In his free time, Fred is a huge sports fan (Go DAWGS!) who also enjoys cooking, live theater, reading, and travel.  He and his wife are the proud parents of two daughter (Claire and Anna) and the happy walking companions to our dogs Kaylee and Samwise.

Kristina Kennedy, MBA (she/her) joined The Ohio State University in 2021 as an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering and Faculty Director for the Integrated Business & Engineering Program (IBE) – a multidisciplinary, cross-college program serving both business and engineering honors students.  In this role, Professor Kennedy teaches the IBE First-Year Cornerstone and IBE Senior Capstone courses.  Additionally, she oversees the program – creating meaningful experiences for students, raising funds, and forging industry partnerships for student success. 

Prior to her current role, sheworked as an engineer with Honda Research & Development.  Her roles included test engineer, interior quality lead and most recently, project leader for the Honda Odyssey and Acura MDX.  During her time with Honda, she founded the first global Business Resource Group  - the Women in Engineering Network – to support, develop, and highlight the work of its members.  She participated in a number of leadership programs and is featured in the “Who Makes a Honda” series. 

Kristina holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Iowa and an MBA from The Ohio State University.  In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family (game nights, cheering for her kids’ sports teams, and puzzling), traveling, and volunteering. 

Karin Jensen (she/her) is an assistant professor at the University of Michigan in biomedical engineering and engineering education research. She was awarded an NSF CAREER award for her research related to student mental health and wellness. She also studies engineering student career pathways, and engagement of engineering faculty in engineering education research. She is currently an Associate Editor for the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering. She is active with the American Society for Engineering Education Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Sanofi Oncology in Cambridge, MA. She earned a bachelor’s degree in biological engineering from Cornell University and a PhD in biomedical engineering from the University of Virginia. She enjoys spending time with her family and participating in exercise classes.

Eric Holloway, PhD (he/him) a professor of engineering practice in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University and courtesy faculty in its School of Engineering Education. His research focuses on the professional formation of students and engineers for practice. Eric won the Best Paper Award for Graduate Studies Division in 2020 for the development of a framework for assessing professional skills. He enjoys spending time with family, hiking, and traveling.

Paul Jensen (he/him) is an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the University of Michigan. He was awarded an NSF CAREER award for this work on mechanistic models with automated experiment. He also studies students' career expectations in artificial intelligence and works to expand access to education in automation. Paul trained as an engineer and microbiologist at the University of Minnesota, the University of Virginia, and Boston College. He is an ASQ Certified Quality Engineer and enjoys reading and gardening with his family.

Adrian Nat Gentry (they/them) is a PhD student at Purdue University in engineering education. They completed their undergraduate degree in Materials Engineering from Purdue in May 2020. Adrian’s research interests include assessing student supports in cooperative education programs. They are involved with Purdue’s Engineering Education Graduate Association and graduate LGBTQ+ group. Additionally, they enjoy bouldering at the local climbing gym and traveling to visit art museums.

Deepthi Suresh (she/her) is a PhD candidate in biomedical engineering at University of Michigan. She began her graduate career by working on laboratory automation, integrating robotic systems into her lab's workflow as well as studying gel biomaterials that would allow for bacteria suspension with the use of pipetting robots. Her research now focuses on engineering education in relation to bioengineering. She is studying the career outcome expectations of students in the field of artificial intelligence and the potential of careers in quality and production engineering for undergraduates in bioengineering disciplines. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, playing ping-pong, and spending time with her cats, Percy and Apollo.

Isabel Miller (she/her) holds a bachelor’s and masters’s degree in bioengineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is pursuing a PhD in engineering education at University of Michigan. Her research focuses on student mental health and wellness. She enjoys painting, drawing, and other various arts in her free time.

Tiantian Li (she/her), who also goes by Olivia, is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. in biological engineering in 2019 from Purdue University, with a concentration in pharmaceutical processing engineering. Her research interests include assessing engineering students' systems thinking skills, and systems sensibility. As an international student from China, she is also interested in studying international scholars' experiences in the U.S. In her free time, Olivia enjoys reading, dancing the Argentine tango, and traveling.

Rachel Anderson (she/her) holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering and a PhD in engineering and science education. She is the Associate Director of Peer Learning Support Programs in Clemson University’s campus-wide Academic Success Center where she is providing leadership for student learning support programs, including Peer-Assisted Learning, which supports over 10,000 students enrolled in 150 sections of 20 courses. She also directs the tutoring program which supports thousands of students enrolled in 69 courses. Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and three dogs.

Stacey D. Garrett (she/her) is an associate professor of higher education at Appalachian State University. Her research focuses on the diversification of higher education, exploring the experiences of students, faculty, and staff of color in historically and predominantly white institutions. She joined Dr. Martin's research team at the start of her doctoral program at Clemson University and the group quickly became an integral part of her personal story and professional journey into the academy.

Shannon Stefl (she/her) holds a master’s degree in physics and astronomy and a PhD in engineering and science education. She is the associate director of the Clemson Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation, where she develops workshops and trainings for STEM faculty and graduate instructors of all disciplines. Her faculty development work focuses on adopting inclusive and equitable instructional practices. She credits much of her professional success to the mentoring, support, and growth opportunities created throughout her time in SoCap.

jared halter (he/him) is the Associate Director of the Institute for Transformative Dialogue at Central Michigan University. His research examines the ways in which understanding of the American Dream intersects with race, gender, class, and sexual orientation to affect sense-making. He specializes in social justice education and intergroup dialogue, teaching courses in racism and discrimination, women’s and gender studies, sociology, education, and leadership. jared joined Dr. Martin's research team during his doctoral program at Clemson University and it was life-changing for everyone involved. Or so he says.

Freddy Paige (hi/him) is the assistant director of the Virginia Center for Housing Research and an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the Vecellio Construction Engineering and Management Program. Freddy’s main scholarship goal is to create the knowledge needed to foster the formation of an informed public that lives in a sustainable built environment. His main areas of work focus on social phenomena related to high-efficiency homes and sustainable communities. Freddy holds a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and PhD from Clemson University in civil engineering.

Denise Simmons (she/her) is the Associate Dean for Workforce Development and an associate professor in the Department of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida. She has over ten years of construction and civil engineering experience working for energy companies and as a project management consultant; nearly 15 years of experience in academia; and extensive experience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related research and outreach. She is a leader in research investigating professional formation of civil engineers, with a specific focus on project managers and the practical strategies that transform and sustain inclusive and productive organizations. She oversees the Simmons Research Lab which is supported by multiple National Science Foundation grants including a CAREER award. She enjoys listening to jazz music, traveling, golfing, and kayaking.

Victoria Sellers (she/her) holds a PhD in engineering and science education at Clemson University. Her dissertation research centered around designing and assessing virtual reality geology field experiences to increase student interest in geoscience. Victoria has worked as a research assistant for Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering. She is a researcher in the STEM Education Research Center at Oregon State University. Her research aims include improving equity in engineering, exploring the relationship between STEM interest and privilege, and broadening participation in geoscience with students from rural communities. In her free time, Victoria loves reading science nonfiction and prefers to practice “natural” distancing by checking out local geology with her malamutt, Maple Bacon.

Giselle (she/ella) worked as postdoctoral scholar in Elevate and was the editorial assistant for the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering (JWM). She is currently a Senior Academic Program Specialist for a $2.5M Howard Hughes Medical Institute grant at OSU. While she was born and raised in Lambaré, Paraguay, she earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University and her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Ohio State University. Her raíces (roots) are constantly inspiring her to explore and dive deeper into how engineering design intersects with the Latinx culture, and especially how such intersection can push engineering to be more socially just. As such, she is part of a local nonprofit organization, See Brilliance, which seeks to provide youth with STEM educational opportunities rooted in Black and Latinx cultures. Giselle loves watching sports, and particularly fútbol (not soccer), as well as playing boardgames (sometimes too competitively).

Dr. Renee Desing (she/her) holds a PhD from OSU’s Department of Engineering Education. She formerly was a postdoctoral scholar in Elevate and served as the editorial assistant for the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering. Now Renee is Renee is an assistant teaching professor at University of Washington. Her research interests focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering, particularly women engineers in the workplace. In the classroom, she is dedicated to creating inclusive learning environments. Previously, she worked as a strategy and analytics consultant in Washington, DC Renee received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and Pennsylvania State University, respectively. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, running, snowboarding, and volunteering in the community.

Originally from Prince George’s County, MD, Jameka Wiggins (she/her) is a PhD candidate in engineering education at OSU. She holds a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering with a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Jameka has always had a passion for service and an interest in helping to support marginalized populations in STEM, specifically engineering. In addition to being a doctoral student, she loves to spend time with her bichon poodle mix Cairo, family, and friends.

Camila Olivero Araya (she/her) is from Penco, a small city in Chile. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in industrial engineering from Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción and was part of its industrial engineering faculty taught there. She is currently studying for her PhD in engineering education at The Ohio State University. She is very happy to be the first Chilean and the first Fulbright recipient in the OSU Engineering Education program. In addition to her PhD program, she likes baking and playing video games and board games. She also loves cats and dogs.

Micah Organ (she/her) worked with Elevate when she was an undergraduate in sociology at Ohio State University. She graduated in 2023.

Isabella (she/her) worked with Elevate while she was a biomedical engineering undergraduate at Ohio State University. She graduated in 2023.

Peter (he/him) worked with Elevate as an undergraduate researcher. He is a chemical engineering student at OSU.

Philip Lawal (he/him) is finishing his degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (on the computer engineering pathway) at The Ohio State University. He is originally from St. Louis, MO. Philip is involved in various programs such as the Morrill Scholar Program, Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, Black Caucus, and National Society of Black Engineering's in which he is the current Academic Excellence Chair for Region 4.

Devin Suttles (he/him) is finishing his degree in Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University. As an undergraduate research assistant, his contributions include providing insight on the data collection efforts as well as helping to bring change in academic perspective as it relates to the various pathways toward careers in artificial intelligence. In his free time, he is a percussionist and recently discovered an interest in sampling sounds in a music composition studio. He is a part of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) as a mentor at the collegiate level, the diversity and inclusion scholarship program Morrill Scholars, and a 3rd year intern at Rockwell Automation. Devin says he was drawn to the research team because of his fascination in “aiding in the evolution of engineering course curriculum and career opportunities to help further encourage and inspire future generations to open the door to new possibilities within the STEM field.”

Nia Terrell (she/her) graduated with her BS in Computer Science and Engineering major from The Ohio State University fin 2024. She is now an Associate Mobile Engineer at Fidelity Investments in Raleigh, NC, where she previously interned. During her undergraduate journey, Nia held many on-campus jobs such as Classroom Support Technician, and Resident Advisor. Nia previously interned with Rockwell Automation working on Web Development. In her free time, Nia likes to cook, bake, and watch music-focused documentaries.