… exploring the art, science, and politics of being an effective engineering educator.
ABOUT THE ENGINEERING PROFESSOR PODCAST
Hosted by Sindia M. Rivera-Jiménez, The Engineering Professor Speaks Education Podcast airs every other week. This bilingual podcast will share stories, tips, and expert advice in a fun and easy-to-understand way, exploring how to make learning enjoyable and inclusive for everyone in engineering. Whether you’re a teacher, student, or just curious, join us in English and Spanish as we navigate the exciting journey of engineering education together.
ABOUT PROF. RIVERA
After 10 years of multiple teaching positions at a community college and higher education, I have realized that to become the best teacher I can be, I need to learn how to do engineering education research. This site and podcast intends to share with you, my thoughts on how I am embarking on a new engineering education career. This website will serve as my professional portfolio and blog. I will discuss random things about the engineering practice, my involvement in professional societies, teaching practices, and how they contribute to better educate a future generation of chemical engineers. Read her blog post “Becoming an engineering professor” to learn about my transition into education.
What led me to create this podcast and website?
Engineer
Drawing from my foundational experience in chemical engineering and a dedicated focus on water remediation during my doctoral studies, my research journey has evolved to facilitate the integration social responsibility into engineering education, bridging technical expertise with a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices in the field.
Educator
With over a decade in higher education, teaching undergraduate chemical engineering courses, and crafting various curricula, my dedication to using evidence-based teaching practices to encourage collaboration and inclusivity has shaped my research and advocacy. I’m passionate about establishing an equitable reward and support system for engineering faculty, ensuring they are recognized and encouraged to create enriching educational environments.
Social Researcher
My identities as an engineer and education practitioner have led me to my first project, funded by the NSF. In this project, I explore how volunteers in professional groups and universities can create positive changes by shaping how we teach, make policies, and develop strategies in their classrooms regarding social responsibility. This work has ignited my interest in refining my qualitative and mixed methods research skills. My research portfolio has expanded to include projects supporting faculty and undergraduate students. Read more…
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR
Outside the classroom, I serves as a creator and facilitator of professional development workshops for students, faculty, and industry on social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering. Read more…
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