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Mary Robinson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the inaugural Associate Dean of Outreach, Equity, and Diversity at the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Engineering. Her leadership focuses on advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, particularly for Indigenous and Black students, while integrating Indigenous ways of knowing into engineering education. Previously, she served as Associate Director of First Year Engineering, overseeing academic advising, examinations, and student support systems. Robinson is a Fellow of the Canadian Engineering Education Association (CEEA-ACEG) and has received multiple teaching and performance awards, including the EngSoc Teaching Excellence Award for innovative pedagogy.
Education:
- 2010: Certificate in University Teaching, University of Waterloo
- 2010: Master of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
- 2002: Bachelor of Applied Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Waterloo
Research Interests: Mary’s work spans active learning strategies, technology-enhanced education, process safety management, and food engineering. She has pioneered hands-on teaching methods such as the “Pressure Measurement” activity using creative analogies and developed interdisciplinary projects like the fuel cell car initiative. Her recent focus includes indigenizing engineering curricula through collaborative research and pedagogical innovation.
Articles Trends: Her publications emphasize student-centered learning, curriculum design, and the integration of Indigenous knowledge systems. Recent works address study habits, team formation dynamics, and culturally responsive education frameworks.
Grants & Awards:
- 2013 and 2018: University of Waterloo Outstanding Performance Awards for teaching and scholarship
- 2012 Minerva Canada James Ham Safe Design Award
- EngSoc Teaching Excellence Award (2018)
Advising & Industrial Projects: Robinson has advised fourth-year design projects with industry partners such as Kraft Canada (biodegradable packaging, sodium reduction) and Mondelez (waste reduction). Her academic advising expertise includes managing first-year student transitions and promoting equity-minded policies.
Labs & Teams: She collaborates with the Ontario Network of Women in Engineering (ONWiE) and leads initiatives within the Faculty of Engineering’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee, fostering inclusive environments through policy development and community engagement.
