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Atota Halkiyo, Ph.D., is a Postdoctoral Associate at Florida International University's School of Universal Computing, Construction & Engineering Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Education Policy and Evaluation from Arizona State University, with prior degrees from Addis Ababa University and Jimma University. Her professional experience includes roles as an instructor and researcher in Ethiopia and the U.S., spanning over 15 years in academia.
Education:
- Ph.D., Education Policy & Evaluation, Arizona State University (2023)
- M.A., Education Policy, Arizona State University (2018)
- M.A., TEFL, Addis Ababa University (2010)
- B.Ed, Education (TEFL & Literature), Jimma University (2007)
Research Focus: Dr. Halkiyo specializes in gender equity in education, STEM diversity, policy borrowing in African higher education, and pedagogical reform. Her work emphasizes systemic barriers faced by marginalized groups in academic and professional settings. Recent studies include exploring Black women's experiences in engineering and faculty perceptions of gender-based pedagogical inequities.
Key Contributions:
- Authored/co-authored 14 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters
- Secured $51k+ in research funding through Fulbright-Hays and other grants
- Co-developed transformative programs like Ethiopia's Higher Diploma Program and the JEDI Ambassador initiative
Awards:
- Fulbright-Hays DDRA Fellowship (2020-2021)
- Best Thesis Award (B.Ed, 2007)
- Gold Medallion (Valedictorian)
Leadership & Service: Directed university-wide quality assurance initiatives in Ethiopia, trained hundreds of educators, and currently advises on racial equity initiatives at FIU. Active in national and international education policy networks, including USAID-funded projects and CIES conferences.
Current Projects: Leading equity-focused classroom transformation research under NSF's CAREER grant. Co-developing frameworks to measure and improve racial equity in engineering education through reflective pedagogy.
