Kristin Boudreau

Kristin Boudreau is a Professor in the Department of Humanities & Arts at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), affiliated with the International and Global Studies and Liberal Arts and Engineering programs. She holds a BA from Cornell University (1986), MA and PhD from the University of Rochester (1989, 1992). Her research focuses on literature, cultural studies, and engineering education, emphasizing justice and inclusion. She co-directs WPI’s Liberal Arts and Engineering program and has pioneered integrative curricula, including role-playing games for humanitarian engineering education. Notable contributions include policy reforms for contingent faculty, securing WPI a Delphi Award (2021). Recognized with awards like the Chairman’s Exemplary Faculty Prize (2020) and the Board of Trustees’ Award (2017), her work bridges humanities and STEM, addressing LGBTQ+ inclusion in engineering education through NSF-funded studies (NSF# 1640499).

Her scholarly outputs span literary analysis, educational frameworks, and institutional policy. Key publications include *Project-Based Learning in the First Year* (2019), co-edited, and the National Academies’ report on humanities integration (2018). She actively collaborates with engineering faculty and educators to develop culturally contextualized STEM curricula. Teaching includes literature, gender studies, and Worcester’s Clemente Course in the Humanities. Advising spans IQPs in diverse settings, reflecting her commitment to interdisciplinary problem-solving.

Boudreau’s work has been featured in NPR, discussing connections between literature and historical cases like *The Scarlet Letter*. Her advocacy for academic equity and pedagogical innovation underscores her role as a transformative educator and scholar.