Dr. Waisome is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Education where she conducts research on broadening participation in science, technology, engineering, mathematics. She is interested in understanding how mentoring impacts student trajectories and self-efficacy. In her teaching, she utilizes the learner-centered approach to instruction. She is passionate about science-communication and participates in several activities to bridge the gap between the public and higher education research.

Dr. Jeremy Waisome is the cohost of Unstoppable Minds Podcast, which looks at the challenges and triumphs that come with a life in academia and research. Listen in and learn more at http://ufl.edu/unstoppableminds.

Primary Research Area

Engineering Education Collaborative

Other Research Area

Materials & Pavements

Research Interests

Engineering Education, Mentoring, Self-Efficacy, Broadening Participation in STEM

Education

Bachelor’s – Civil Engineering, 2010, University of Florida
Master’s – Civil Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
Ph.D. – Civil Engineering, 2017, University of Florida

Awards & Distinctions

2017 Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Inductee 2017-18 National Society of Black Engineers’ Mike Shinn Distinguished Member of the Year (Female) Award