Kathleen Colbry

Kathleen Colbry is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering (CMSE) at Michigan State University. She also serves as Assistant Dean for Graduate Student Services in the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on engineering education and graduate student success, with dozens of peer-reviewed publications in these areas.

• Ph.D. and M.S.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan
• Bachelor’s degrees in Political Theory and Computer Science from Michigan State University

Her work emphasizes improving graduate education through programs like the NSF-funded CyberAmbassadors initiative and the Engineering Futures Program, which target communication, teamwork, and leadership skills for STEM students and professionals.

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (personal award)