Gloria Ma

Gloria Ma is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Wentworth Institute of Technology since 2008, affiliated with the School of Engineering. She specializes in mechanical systems, engineering education, and STEM outreach. Her teaching portfolio includes Senior Design, Mechanical Vibration, and Engineering Graphics courses.

Her research focuses on innovative educational experiments, promoting gender equity in STEM through programs like the Girl Scouts STEM Day and female high school outreach initiatives. She actively contributes to conferences such as ASEE and Hawaii International Conference on Education, publishing on pedagogical methods and mechanical systems design.

Dr. Ma is a certified USA Swimming official and advocates for women's leadership in technical fields. Her work emphasizes hands-on learning through projects like automated spatial analysis robots and VR engineering experiences, fostering student resilience and technical proficiency.