Elizabeth Hart

Elizabeth Hart is a full-time Lecturer at the University of Dayton, affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Chemical, Materials and Bioengineering department. She holds both a M.S. and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Dayton.

• Director, Women Engineering Program
• Faculty Advisor, SWE Student Chapter
• American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) member
• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) member
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE) member

Hart’s research focuses on engineering education, particularly mentoring programs for women in STEM, gender diversity initiatives, and K-12 engineering outreach. Her work emphasizes inclusive academic practices and curriculum development.

The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in mentoring women in STEM, diversity in engineering education, and K-12 outreach, with a strong emphasis on virtual and pandemic-era program adaptations and faculty development policies.

Scientific Awards:

• WEPAN Women in Engineering Initiative Award - WISE Mentoring Program (2024)
• Women of UD Award (2022)
• University of Dayton School of Engineering Innovation Award (2020)
• Teaching Fellow Cohort (2011)
• Phi Sigma Rho Engineering Professor of the Year Award (2003)
• HB Fuller Comer Award (1995)

Hart has advised numerous engineering education projects and contributed to national conferences on diversity and inclusion. She has designed K-12 outreach modules and mentoring frameworks for women in STEM.