معرفی
Kathleen Olsen serves as an Adjunct Instructor (Lecturer) in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering.
Education:
- B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) from Duke University (1986)
- M.Ed. in Educational Foundations from University of Cincinnati (1996)
Past Positions:
- Director of Design and Innovation at Kaleidoscope
- Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University’s Segal Design Institute
- Adjunct Professor at University of Michigan’s Design Science program
Her research focuses on applying qualitative research across stakeholder groups to drive product, process, education, and community design innovation. She specializes in translating research into market-ready products and developing graduate curricula, with expertise spanning design methodology, educational innovation, and stakeholder-centered solution development. Her work emphasizes creative process facilitation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Currently co-instructing Duke’s Design Defense Studio and teaching EGRMGMT 590: Advanced Topics in Engineering Management, her recent contributions were highlighted in Pratt School of Engineering coverage (September 23, 2024) regarding U.S. Military solutions for real-world problems.
Scientific Awards: None documented in source material.
Advising and Grants: No specific student advisees or grant details available in provided information.
Labs and Teams: Affiliation with Duke's Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs noted, but no dedicated lab or research team specifications provided.
