Kaitlyn N. Stormes

Dr. Kaitlyn N. Stormes is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Georgia's Institute for Higher Education (IHE). She holds a Ph.D. from UCLA's Higher Education and Organizational Change program. Her research focuses on equity and inclusion in computing education, particularly promoting identity, self-efficacy, and belonging among underrepresented groups. She is currently working on projects studying upward transfer students in undergraduate computing with Dr. Jennifer Blaney.

Education:

• Ph.D., Higher Education and Organizational Change, UCLA (2024)

Research Interests: Dr. Stormes' work addresses systemic barriers in computing fields, leveraging both qualitative and quantitative methods. Her dissertation and ongoing research emphasize curating best practices to enhance equity and inclusion. She is particularly interested in how academic advising, mentorship, and institutional policies can foster student success, especially for women and people of color in STEM.

Publications: Her recent works analyze factors influencing computing interns' career interest, methodologies for broadening participation in computing, and the impact of undergraduate research programs. These studies highlight trends in educational equity and program evaluation.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.

Advising & Grants: As part of her postdoc, she collaborates on grant-funded projects. Previously, she contributed to mentor training programs like the BUILD initiative at CSULB and advised students on academic probation. Her work integrates institutional research and data management expertise.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute for Higher Education at UGA, contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on educational equity.