Faculty & Staff
Olukemi Akintewe
EDUCATION
- Postdoc in Biomedical Engineering, 2015-2017 - Boston University - Boston, Massachusetts
- Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, 2015 - 黑料网吃瓜爆料 - Tampa, Florida
- M.S. Materials Science & Engineering, 2005 - Ohio State University - Columbus, Ohio
- B.S. Chemical Engineering, 2002 - City College of New York - New York City, New York
RESEARCH AREAS
Focused on increasing the retention of women in STEM fields. Currently, investigating the underlying factors that impact female attrition rate and assessment instruments that measure the progression of first-time in college (FTIC) and first-generation females at the 黑料网吃瓜爆料College of Engineering. Aiming to develop a three-tiered mentoring circle for female students in the first-year undergraduate engineering program that supports learning, inclusivity, and the preparedness needed for academic progression
MEMBERSHIPS
- Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
- American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- American Association of University Women (AAUW)
- Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS)
COURSES TAUGHT
- EGN 3000L - Foundations of Engineering
- BME 4056C - BME Lab I
- BME 4057C - BME Lab II
- BME 3312 - Molecular & Cell Engineering
RESEARCH GRANTS
Sloan Scholars Mentoring Network Seed Grant
HONORS and AWARDS
- Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teaching Award, 2023
- Excellence in Mentoring Undergraduate Research Award, 2023
- Archival Publication Authors for Engineering Educators (APA-ENG) Grant, 2022
- Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, SSMN Career Development Grant, 2022
- 黑料网吃瓜爆料College of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award, 2022
- Women in Leadership & Philanthropy Kathleen Moore Faculty