Audrey Rorrer

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Papers

2

Total Citations

77

H-Index

2

About

Audrey Rorrer is an education researcher whose work centers on broadening participation in computing and engineering, with a particular focus on undergraduate research experiences and student retention. Her most recognized contribution examines how immersive research experiences for undergraduates can serve as a powerful mechanism for both retaining students in STEM disciplines and encouraging them to pursue graduate education. Rorrer's research acknowledges the practical challenges faculty advisors face when managing cohorts of undergraduate researchers with diverse skill sets, offering strategies to make these programs more effective and scalable. This work has garnered over 75 citations across its iterations, reflecting its meaningful influence on how institutions design undergraduate research programs. Her scholarship speaks directly to equity-minded efforts in higher education, addressing how structured research opportunities can be leveraged to support students who might otherwise leave STEM pathways. Rorrer's contributions are particularly valuable for educators and administrators seeking evidence-based approaches to improving undergraduate engagement and building pipelines into graduate study, making her work an important reference point in the STEM education and broadening participation communities.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
77
Total Citations
39
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Improving retention and graduate recruitment through immersive research experiences for undergraduates
58 citations · 2008
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2008 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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