معرفی
Ethan Danahy is a Research Associate Professor at Tufts University's Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO) and holds a secondary appointment in the Department of Computer Science. He coordinates First Year Engineering Courses and teaches introductory engineering design and computing courses. His research focuses on educational technologies, particularly in STEAM fields, emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and sociotechnical considerations. He leads the Justice-based Engineering and Data Science Initiative (JEDI), integrating DEIJ principles into engineering education.
Education:
- BS in Computer Science, Tufts University (2000)
- MS in Computer Science, Tufts University (2002)
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, Tufts University (2007)
Research Interests: Design and evaluation of educational technologies, robotics in K-12 to university settings, sociotechnical literacy, and justice-based engineering education. Recent work explores AI integration in teamwork and curriculum development for biomimetic design.
Grants & Awards:
- National Science Foundation grants (e.g., Designing Biomimetic Robots, JEDI Initiative)
- LEGO Education grants for robotics and maker spaces
- Tufts Inventor Recognition Award (2023)
Teaching & Leadership: Coordinates first-year engineering programs, teaches introductory courses, and develops innovative curricula. Active in professional organizations like ASEE's First-Year Engineering Experience Division.
Labs/Initiatives: Directs the JEDI initiative and collaborates on projects like the Collaborative Online Robotics Platform (CORP) and Novel Engineering Challenges.
