Allison Godwin

Allison Godwin is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Cornell University, joining the faculty in 2023. She holds a B.S. (2011) and Ph.D. (2014) in Chemical Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University. At Purdue University, she was a tenured member of the School of Engineering Education and held a joint appointment in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering (2020).

Research Interests:

• Engineering identity development, particularly for underrepresented groups
• Inclusive pedagogies to reduce equity gaps in STEM
• Engineering workforce diversity and retention strategies
• Mixed-methods research on belonging and motivation

Scientific Awards:

• 2023 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Award for Excellence in Engineering Education Research
• 2022 AERA Division I Outstanding Research Publication Award
• 2021 CEE William H. Corcoran Award
• 2017-Present NSF CAREER Award
• 2016 NARST Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

Leadership Roles:

• Past Chair of ASEE Educational Research Methods Division (2021-2023)
• Associate Editor for Chemical Engineering Education (2020-Present)
• Co-led Purdue’s Faculty Learning Community for inclusive teaching