Agnes d'Entremont

Agnes d'Entremont is a Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She holds a B.Eng. from McGill, and M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. from UBC. Her research focuses on equity in engineering education, open educational resources, and biomechanics. She teaches courses such as MECH 221 (Engineering Science), MECH 305/306 (Data Analysis), and APSC 366 (Engineering for Non-Engineers).

Education:

• B.Eng., McGill University
• M.A.Sc., University of British Columbia
• Ph.D., University of British Columbia

Research interests include equity, diversity, and inclusion in engineering curricula, open educational resources development, and biomechanics applications in medical devices. She leads projects like the Mechanics Map and Mechanics WeBWork Problems to enhance accessibility in STEM education.

Her awards include the Killam Teaching Prize (2020) and BCcampus Open Education Award (2021). She explores topics like STEM outreach impact on marginalized groups and gender parity in engineering programs. Her work emphasizes inclusive pedagogy and policy.

Grants and lab affiliations include collaborations across UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science. She advocates for equitable access to research opportunities and mentors initiatives promoting diversity in engineering.