Teri Reed-Rhoads

Teri Reed-Rhoads serves as Assistant Dean of Engineering for Undergraduate Education and Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Purdue University, while also directing the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University

Research Interests: Her work centers on improving engineering education through statistics pedagogy, concept inventory validation, program assessment methodologies, and strategies for enhancing recruitment/retention with emphasis on diversity, equity, and K-12 outreach initiatives. These interconnected domains address systemic challenges in engineering education pipelines.

Grants and Funding: Dr. Reed-Rhoads has secured substantial research support from National Science Foundation programs, U.S. Department of Education grants, private foundations, and industry partnerships to advance her educational research agenda.

Professional Leadership:

• American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
• American Statistical Association (ASA)