Julie P. Martin

Julie P. Martin is a Professor of Engineering Education and Director of the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) at the University of Georgia. With a focus on elevating marginalized voices in STEM, she leads initiatives to expand research community capacity through methodological activism and asset-based frameworks.

• BS and PhD in Materials Science & Engineering (NC State University, Virginia Tech)
• Former NSF program director
• Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering

Her research spans:

• Asset-based approaches leveraging student strengths
• Qualitative methods for equity-focused studies
• Methodological activism transforming academic practices

Recent articles analyze cultural wealth in engineering, critical research methods, and publishing ethics reforms. These works emphasize equity in STEM, reflexive research practices, and systemic change in academia.

Scientific recognition includes:

• NSF CAREER Award (2009)
• ASEE Fellow
• National leadership roles in ASEE

As EETI Director, she oversees initiatives like the Elevate team, which develops inclusive educational frameworks. Her editorial work promotes constructive review cultures in academic publishing.