Overview
As Associate Director, Shana leads grant operations for the Harnessing AI for Understanding & Designing Materials (aiM Program), a Research Traineeship program supported by the National Science Foundation.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Research Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
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2023 - Present
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science,
Pratt School of Engineering
Recent Publications
Transfer Students’ Perceptions of Science and Engineering Internships
Journal Article Sustainability (Switzerland) · August 1, 2024 Economic mobility and career success for undergraduate students is enhanced by understanding students’ experiences and supports and addressing the barriers they face. This study explores how U.S. undergraduate transfer students described their career journ ... Full text CitePartnerships and collaboration drive innovative graduate training in materials informatics.
Journal Article Science advances · May 2024 Holistic and intentional training prepares next-generation materials informatics leaders and workforce for expedited materials discovery and design. ... Full text CiteInvestigating the Experiences, Beliefs, and Career Intentions of Historically Underrepresented Science and Engineering Undergraduates Engaged in an Academic and Internship Program
Journal Article Sustainability · January 27, 2022 Women and students of marginalized race/ethnicity continue to be underrepresented in many science and engineering fields, and access to special programs, mentors, and internships may influence awareness, intention, and persistence in STEM fields. T ... Full text CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
North Carolina State University ·
2021
Ph.D.
North Carolina State University ·
2015
M.Ed.
Elon University ·
2014
M.B.A.
Pacific University ·
2007
B.S.