Experts on STEM education
Education, at all levels, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is critical to the nation’s competitiveness and well-being and to preparing leaders and problem-solvers who can help tackled the world’s greatest challenges. As a STEM university and a pioneer in project-based education and global project work, WPI has many experts on STEM education; their interests include teaching STEM subjects, making STEM education more inclusive, the science of learning and educational technology, and making STEM education more relevant through real-world project work.
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Kristin Boudreau
- Professor Humanities & Arts
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Robert E. Dempski
- Professor Chemistry & Biochemistry
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Arne Gericke
- Interim Dean of Undergraduate Studies Undergraduate Studies
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Karen Kashmanian Oates
- Professor Biology & Biotechnology
Erin R Ottmar
- Associate Professor Social Science & Policy Studies
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Paul Reilly
- Assistant Dean, Student Success Academic Advising
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Gillian Smith
- Associate Professor Computer Science
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Erin Solovey
- Associate Professor Computer Science
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Elisabeth Anne Stoddard
- Associate Professor of Teaching The Global School
Kristin K. Wobbe
- Director, Center for Project Based Learning Center for Project Based Learning