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Greses Pérez is the McDonnell Family Assistant Professor in Engineering Education at Tufts University's School of Engineering, with secondary appointments in Mechanical Engineering and the School of Arts and Sciences' Education Department. She holds a PhD in Learning Sciences from Stanford University and degrees from institutions across the Caribbean and US. Her research focuses on culturally relevant pedagogy for multilingual/multicultural students in engineering, emphasizing translanguaging and equity. She has led EU-funded education initiatives in the Caribbean and previously taught in Texas elementary schools.
Education:
- PhD, Learning Sciences & Technology Design, Stanford University (2021)
- MEd, Education Policy & Leadership, Southern Methodist University (2014)
- MS, Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico (2006)
- BS, Civil Engineering, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (2004)
Research Interests: Her work bridges engineering education with sociocultural dynamics, particularly for Black-Latinx students. She investigates how linguistic and cultural practices influence engineering learning, advocating for inclusive curricula and technologies. Recent projects explore VR applications for culturally responsive science education and translanguaging in K-12 classrooms.
Publications: Her 2024-2025 work highlights themes like systemic racism in STEM education, multilingual pedagogies, and equity in engineering design. Notable studies include frameworks for bilingual science learning and autoethnographic analyses of marginalized communities' contributions to engineering innovation.
Awards:
- AMIR LOPATIN FELLOWSHIP (2022)
Advising & Grants: Leads EU-funded Caribbean education projects and collaborates with the Center for Engineering Education Outreach (CEEO). Her grants focus on community-based engineering solutions and diversifying STEM participation.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the CEEO and interdisciplinary teams at Tufts to develop culturally sustaining engineering tools.
