Developing an Interview Protocol to Elicit Engineering Students’ Divergent Thinking Experiences

Abstract

Shannon M. Clancy (she/they) is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Their current research focuses on undergraduate engineering student experiences with divergent thinking and creativity as well as engineering culture and curriculum. This work is motivated by their passion for teaching and mentorship for students of all ages and seeks to reimagine what an engineer looks like, does, and who they are, especially for queer folks, women, and people of color, through empowerment, collaboration, and co-development for a more equitable world.