Tawni Paradise

Tawni Paradise serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor within the Department of Computer Science at the Shiley-Marcos School of Engineering, University of San Diego. Her teaching portfolio spans multiple disciplines including introductory coding (COMP 110), introductory engineering (ENGR 101), professional practice (ISYE 305), and probability/statistics (ISYE 330), leveraging extensive prior experience across K-12 and higher education settings.

Her academic credentials demonstrate exceptional specialization:

• PhD in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech focusing on parent-child engineering engagement at home
• MED in Integrative STEM Education from Virginia Tech
• Honors BS/BA in Industrial and Systems Engineering from University of San Diego

Dr. Paradise's research program pioneers accessible engineering education pathways through three interconnected thrusts: designing precollege STEM initiatives for PK-12 students, developing parental engagement frameworks for home-based STEM activities, and innovating pedagogical approaches for engineering coursework support systems. Her work bridges academic theory with practical outreach through university-sponsored programs ranging from single-day workshops to semester-long enrichment courses.

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Advising & Funding: The profile indicates active research engagement but does not specify graduate advisees, grant funding, or laboratory affiliations beyond precollege outreach initiatives.