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Shana L. McAlexander

Assistant Research Professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science
CIEMAS 3255, Durham, NC 27708

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 · 2023 - Present Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Pratt School of Engineering

In the News


Published May 29, 2024
New Faculty Collaborations Explore Emerging Areas From AI to Net Zero Energy

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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 Cite

Partnerships 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 Cite

Investigating 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 Cite
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Education, 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.

External Links


aiM Program