UConn’s College of Engineering Now Offering a Ph.D. in Engineering Education

Flyer with navy background, titled "UConn Launches New Engineering Education Ph.D. Program." Text on flyer reads "UConn’s College of Engineering is breaking ground with the new Ph.D. in Engineering Education!" Photo on flyer is the first class of students. Pictured third from right, Desen Özkan, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, gathers with her Foundations in Engineering Education Research students on their final day of class, Dec. 4.

The College of Engineering has launched an innovative Ph.D. in Engineering Education program, focusing on the intersections between engineering and social sciences. This interdisciplinary program prepares graduates to foster inclusivity, accessibility, and creative teaching in engineering education.

Students like Connie Syharat and Mikayla Friday are among those working to advance neurodiversity and innovative pedagogical methods, while exploring ways to make engineering education more equitable and accessible for all learners. The program also includes NSF-funded initiatives like the Include Project and IGE Project aimed at transforming engineering education culture.

For more details, visit the Engineering Education Ph.D. Program webpage.