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Dr. Rebecca Bates is a Professor in the Department of Integrated Engineering at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she served as department chair for over a decade. She currently directs Twin Cities Engineering while teaching in both this project-based program and the Computer Science program, and holds the Distinguished Faculty Scholar title at her institution.
Her educational background:
- BS in Biomedical Engineering, Boston University
- M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Boston University
- MTS in Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity School
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Washington
Dr. Bates' research centers on Engineering and Computer Science Education with emphasis on belonging in STEM and post-secondary pedagogy. She conducts parallel work in Automatic Speech Recognition and Computational Linguistics, while actively advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion frameworks and ethical practices in engineering education through professional leadership.
Her notable recognitions include:
- ABET Innovation Award (2017) for program leadership
- Tekne Award for STEM Workforce Development (2018)
- University Distinguished Faculty Scholar designation
- ASEE Fellow status
- Fulbright Scholarship in Brazil
Dr. Bates has secured significant funding for projects including a multi-institution study on community connections and STEM belonging, automatic speech recognition infrastructure development, and STEM assessment innovation. Her NSF service (2015-2017) spanned HBCU-UP, TCUP, AGEP, and IUSE-EHR programs where she shaped national STEM education initiatives.
Professional leadership highlights:
- Former chair of ASEE Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Current chair of ASEE Ethics Committee
- Engineering Editor for the Online Ethics Center
