2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

1. Dr. Jennifer Kouo http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4609-8555 The Institute for Innovation in Development, Engagement, and Learning Systems (IDEALS) at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education [biography]

   Dr. Jennifer Kouo is an Assistant Research Scientist at the IDEALS Institute. Jennifer’s areas of expertise include Universal Design for Learning, technology integration, assistive technologies, and serving students with a range of disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. She is currently engaged in multiple research projects that involve multidisciplinary collaborations in the field of engineering, medicine, and technology, as well as research on teacher preparation and the conducting of evidence-based practices in multiple contexts. Jennifer’s publications appear in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, and Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities.

   Before joining the IDEALS Institute, Jennifer was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at Towson University. Prior to joining higher education, she was a special education teacher at the Kennedy Krieger School: Fairmount Campus. Dr. Kouo holds a B.S. in Integrated Elementary and Special Education from Towson University, an M.S. in Special Education from Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. in Special Education with an emphasis in severe disabilities and autism spectrum disorders from the University of Maryland, College Park.

2. Dr. Jeannie Chipps http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9029-2304 Johns Hopkins University [biography]

   Jeannie Chipps is a research assistant at the IDEALS institute at Johns Hopkins working with the Engineering 4 Us All program. Her interests are in supporting teachers in their efforts to create learning environments that support diverse learners in STEM.

3. Ms. Rachel Figard http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1524-5778 University of Georgia [biography]

   Dr. Rachel Figard is an Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the Department of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering (ECAM). Her primary areas of research include disabled student experiences, design justice, the impact of institutional policy and practice on student experience, and accessible user experience design. She received a Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design from Arizona State University (ASU), an M.S. in User Experience from ASU, and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University.

4. Dr. Kenneth Reid http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2337-7495 University of Indianapolis [biography]

   Kenneth Reid is the Associate Dean and Director of Engineering at the R. B. Annis School of Engineering at the University of Indianapolis. He and his coauthors were awarded the Wickenden award (Journal of Engineering Education, 2014) and Best Paper award, Educational Research and Methods Division (ASEE, 2014). He was awarded an IEEE-USA Professional Achievement Award (2013) for designing the B.S. degree in Engineering Education. He is a co-PI on the “Engineering for Us All” (e4usa) project to develop a high school engineering course “for all”. He is active in engineering within K-12, (Technology Student Association Board of Directors) and has written multiple texts in Engineering, Mathematics and Digital Electronics. He earned a PhD in Engineering Education from Purdue University, is a Senior Member of IEEE, on the Board of Governors of the IEEE Education Society, and a Member of Tau Beta Pi.

5. Dr. Katey Shirey http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1782-6493 eduKatey LLC, STEAM Education Services [biography]

   Dr. Katey Shirey, founder of eduKatey, LLC in DC, combines expertise in science, art, engineering, and education to work with educators in the USA and abroad. She holds a B.A. in physics, a B.A. in sculpture, and an M.T. in secondary science education from the University of Virginia; a Ph.D. in education from the University of Maryland; and is a certified STEAM integration specialist. Dr. Shirey is passionate about helping teachers and students grapple with complex problems in novel ways, such as using science and math content with art practices and awareness to approach real-world engineering challenges.

6. Dr. Stacy S. Klein-Gardner http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3541-9173 Vanderbilt University [biography]

   Dr. Stacy Klein-Gardner serves as an Adjunct Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University. She is the co-PI and co-Director of the NSF-funded Engineering For Us All (e4usa) project and now the Executive Director of e4usa, the non-profit company. Dr. Klein-Gardner is a Fellow of ASEE.

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