Sheryl Sorby

Dr. Sheryl Sorby is Professor in Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati. She develops interventions to enhance spatial skills and retention in STEM fields, supported by $3M+ NSF funding.

Her research establishes correlations between spatial abilities and success in engineering/problem-solving. Sorby created the widely-used Spatial Vis software and leads the EnViSIONS initiative to implement spatial training in K-16 education. Current NSF projects examine spatial-design relationships and personalized learning modules.

With 120+ publications, Sorby has received ASEE awards for educational research. She previously chaired ASEE's Educational Research and Methods Division and advises international engineering education reforms.