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Dr. Mayra S. Artiles

Dr. Mayra S. Artiles

Ohio State University

Her research expertise includes doctoral engineering programs, the experiences of minoritized students in doctoral engineering programs, and doctoral advising relationships.

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Dr. Holly M. Matusovich

Dr. Holly M. Matusovich

Virginia Tech

Her research expertise includes using motivation and related frameworks to study student engagement in learning, student retention in engineering undergraduate…

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Dr. Juan M. Cruz

Dr. Juan M. Cruz

Rowan University

His research aims to understand, from a systems perspective, how the academy influences faculty motivation to change, undergraduate students’ motivation…

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Dr. Stephanie G. Adams

Dr. Stephanie G. Adams

University of Texas at Dallas

Her areas of research expertise include teamwork and team effectiveness, broadening participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), faculty…

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Dr. Gwen Lee Thomas

Dr. Gwen Lee Thomas

Quality Measures, LLC

CEO of Quality Measures, LLC, a Virginia-based consulting firm specializing in program and project evaluation, accreditation preparation, andcapacitybuilding. With over…

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