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Dr. Kristin Searle is an Associate Professor at Utah State University’s Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences department, part of the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. Her research focuses on broadening STEM participation for females and minorities, particularly through culturally responsive computing and e-textiles curricula. She collaborates with Indigenous communities, designing learning activities that align with participants’ cultural identities. Notable achievements include the John Henry Award for computing pedagogy innovations with American Indian youth and the USU Diversity Award for bridging educational gaps in Blanding, Utah. Dr. Searle co-directs the CHAOS Learning Lab, which emphasizes integrated STEM education for K-12 students and teachers. Her work spans NSF-funded projects totaling over $1.5 million, addressing culturally responsive making, Indigenous youth engagement, and STEM equity.
Research interests include Culturally Responsive Computing, eTextiles curriculum development, and STEM identity formation. Key contributions include studies on Indigenous youth’s design practices with place-based stories and gendered perspectives in computing education. Dr. Searle mentors students across PhD, master’s, and undergraduate levels, focusing on qualitative research methods and community-centered approaches.
Awards highlight her impact: the ICLS Best Paper Nomination (2018) for ‘Cultural Repertoires: Indigenous Youth Creating With Place and Story,’ and recognition from the National Science Foundation for collaborative research initiatives like ‘Indian Education and Computing for All: A Montana Story’ (2020–2023). Grants include projects on STEM integration through textiles, teacher professional development, and data-driven science tools.
