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Dr. Daniel Kelly is an Assistant Professor of Technology, Design, and Engineering Education at North Carolina State University's College of Education, Department of STEM Education. He serves as the graduate program coordinator for Technology and Engineering Education and is affiliated with the Engineering Education Program (a joint venture with the College of Engineering). His research focuses on increasing STEM access for marginalized groups, including foster care youth and justice-involved populations, while improving academic outcomes for at-risk students. He holds a NSF CAREER Grant for work combining robotics with social-emotional learning to reduce recidivism. Dr. Kelly is a Wolfpack alumnus (B.A. Physics SUNY Potsdam, M.Ed. & Ph.D. in Technology Education from NC State) and a U.S. Navy veteran.
- Education:
- Doctor of Education (Technology Education), NC State University (2017)
- Master of Science (Technology Education), NC State University (2015)
- Bachelor of Arts (Physics), SUNY Potsdam (2006)
His research bridges K-12 and higher education, emphasizing equity through projects like AI-driven formative feedback in engineering courses and fostering self-efficacy among engineering graphics students. Beyond academia, he advocates for foster youth through initiatives like the Journal of Foster Care and housing projects. His work integrates trauma-informed approaches with innovative pedagogies to address systemic barriers in STEM education.
Notable contributions include developing active learning modules for engineering graphics and creating validated assessment tools for 3D modeling self-efficacy. His recent focus on predictive modeling explores factors influencing engineering student persistence. Dr. Kelly's personal mission to democratize education is reflected in his book about foster care experiences and his advocacy for parental involvement in education.
