معرفی
Melissa Richards is an Assistant Professor at the Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences at Clarkson University. She teaches foundational engineering courses including Spatial Thinking Skills, Introduction to Engineering, and advanced fluid mechanics topics.
- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Clarkson, 2021)
- MS in Mechanical Engineering (Clarkson, 2006)
- BS in Mechanical Engineering with minor in Mathematics (Clarkson, 2004)
Her research bridges mechanical engineering and STEM education, focusing on:
- Constitutive modeling of porous materials like sandstone
- Spatial thinking skill development
- Innovative STEM teaching methodologies
- Community-engaged engineering education
Recent publications show a dual focus on geomechanical modeling and pandemic-era adaptations in engineering pedagogy. She leads the Horizons Program at Clarkson and works with FIRST LEGO League initiatives.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Award (2020)
- AAUW American Fellowship (2017-2018)
- Multicultural Leadership Awards (2005-2006)
Professor Richards contributes to both research and educational innovation, with active roles in diversity initiatives and community outreach.
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