Olivia Ryan (she/her)
I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Engineering Education and an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics at Virginia Tech (VT). Before this, I obtained a B.S. in Engineering, specializing in Electrical Engineering, from Roger Williams University.
My Research
My research interests primarily revolve around curriculum barriers in engineering related to mathematics and, more generally, equity across engineering curricula. Through my work, I strive to make tangible contributions and drive positive change within engineering education.
My Role
Currently, I am a graduate research assistant studying group dynamics on engineering student teams. Additionally, I have served as a graduate teaching assistant for an undergraduate engineering study abroad class.
My Journey – LinkedIn
After completing my Bachelor’s degree, I began a Ph.D. program in electrical engineering. However, I quickly realized my passion for education and decided to leave after a year. Before joining VT, I gained valuable experience working at an education non-profit, where I provided supplementary math and science education to high school students, and I also spent time working as an electrical engineer.
