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Eunsil Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at the University at Buffalo, affiliated with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Her research focuses on sense of belonging, graduate education, mixed-methods research, and transition/adaptation in academic settings. She holds a PhD in Engineering Education from Arizona State University (2020), an MS in Nano-/Bio-materials in Textiles from Yonsei University (2014), and a BS in Clothing and Textiles from Yonsei University (2009).
- Education:
- PhD, Engineering Education, Arizona State University, 2020
- MS, Nano-/Bio-materials in Textiles, Yonsei University, 2014
- BS, Clothing and Textiles, Yonsei University, 2009
Dr. Lee's research explores how interpersonal interactions, academic environments, and institutional factors influence student persistence and sense of belonging in STEM fields. Her work emphasizes graduate student experiences, online learning dynamics, and diversity in engineering education. Recent studies include analyses of Black engineering transfer students' institutional challenges and comparisons of stressors among master’s vs. doctoral students.
Her articles highlight themes such as team-based learning, virtual collaboration efficacy, and the validity of educational assessment tools. Notable awards include the G. Burke Johnston Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022) and the Polytechnique School Block Grant (2019).
- Awards:
- G. Burke Johnston Award for Excellence in Teaching (2022)
- Polytechnique School Block Grant (2019)
- Graduate Fellowship (North Carolina State University, 2015)
Dr. Lee’s teaching expertise spans Engineering Education and Undergraduate Education. She has advised on professional development programs for educators and contributed to curriculum design for K-12 and higher education contexts. Her work bridges educational theory and practical pedagogy, addressing both domestic and international student experiences.
