Trevion Henderson

Trevion Henderson is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Education at Tufts University, with a secondary appointment in the STEM Education program. He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from the University of Michigan and degrees from The Ohio State University. His research focuses on engineering education innovation, diversity initiatives, and team-based pedagogical strategies. He serves as a CEEO Fellow and teaches courses on engineering design and research methods.

Dr. Henderson's educational background includes a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering (2014), M.A. in Higher Education (2016), and Ph.D. in Higher Education (2021). His work emphasizes equity in STEM education, particularly addressing systemic barriers through transformative teaching approaches. He has received awards like the Ruth B. Dimond Dissertation Award (2022) and the Apprentice Faculty Grant (2022).

His research portfolio includes over 28 publications exploring topics like Eurocentric biases in engineering education, sustainability learning outcomes, and the intersection of algorithmic thinking with pedagogical assessment. He actively contributes to professional organizations such as AERA and ASHE, and has led grants from the Rackham Graduate School and University of Michigan.

Teaching activities span courses like Intro to Computing in Engineering and Inventive Design, demonstrating his commitment to integrating theory and practice in STEM education. His work bridges disciplinary divides, advocating for socially conscious engineering through equitable team dynamics and culturally responsive pedagogy.