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E. Shirl Donaldson is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the College of Innovation and Technology, The University of Michigan-Flint. With a Ph.D. in Industrial Technology from Purdue University (2012), she brings extensive industry experience from her family's manufacturing firm, focusing on entrepreneurship, project management, and STEM education. She is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and active in the Project Management International (PMI) community.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Industrial Technology, Purdue University (2012)
Her research bridges engineering, social justice, and community engagement, exemplified by projects like Modifying Vehicles for Handicapped Children and Racial Equity in STEM. Recent work explores AI ethics in motorsports, solar cooperatives, and dismantling systemic barriers for underrepresented minorities in STEM fields.
Notable Awards:
- Michigan Wolverine Innovation Network Fellowship (2025)
- Faculty Innovation Award (2023, Hagerman Entrepreneurship Center)
Grants include $1.65 million in EPA-funded climate justice initiatives and smaller projects on motorsports education and community solar feasibility. She collaborates with labs like the Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary teams across Flint.
