Creating Inclusive Engineers through Humanitarian Engineering: Quantitative Results from a Survey

Abstract

Kirsten Heikkinen Dodson (pronouns: she/her) is an Associate Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering in the Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering at Lipscomb University. She earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lipscomb University and her Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University before returning to her alma mater. Her research interests focus on the connections between humanitarian engineering, engineering education, and equity and inclusion topics. She primarily teaches thermal-fluid sciences as well as introductory and advanced design courses.