Bernard Yett

Bernard Yett is a Teaching Assistant Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. He holds a PhD (2023) and MS (2018) in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, alongside dual BS degrees (2015) in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Lamar University. His research focuses on STEM education, particularly in cybersecurity curriculum development, collaborative learning environments, and computational thinking pedagogy.

Yett has held adjunct faculty roles at Vanderbilt University (Summer 2022), Tennessee State University (2022-2023), and Stevens Institute (Summer 2023). He is an active member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and contributes to institutional service roles, including the ECE Department Undergraduate Committee and the Division of Student Affairs. His work emphasizes robotics-based cybersecurity education, log-based analysis of collaborative programming, and improving K-12 STEM engagement.

Key research themes include designing hands-on cybersecurity curricula using robotics platforms, analyzing collaborative discourse in programming environments, and evaluating computational modeling outcomes. His 2020 paper on collaborative programming analysis won the Best Student Paper Award at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education.

Yett teaches courses like Microprocessor Systems (EE/CPE 390), Digital Signal Processing (EE 448), and Applied Discrete Mathematics (CPE 602). His professional service includes contributions to the ECE Department’s recruitment efforts and student affairs initiatives.