Brandi N. Briggs

University of Colorado System, University of Colorado Boulder

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Brandi N. Briggs is a dedicated researcher and educator whose work lies at the intersection of engineering education, gender equity, and K-12 STEM outreach. Her research focuses on broadening participation in engineering by designing and implementing curricula that make technical fields more accessible and engaging for diverse student populations, particularly high school students. A key contribution is her study on gender impacts in robotics education, where she compared traditional task-oriented robotics courses with biomedical robotics curricula, revealing significant differences in how these approaches affect engineering attitudes, identity, and interest among male and female students. This work, with 13 citations, highlights the importance of context and relevance in fostering inclusive learning environments. Briggs also co-developed a semester-long biomechanical engineering curriculum, implemented in highly diverse high schools, where students designed robotic surgical devices. This project-based approach successfully integrated biomechanical research topics into K-12 classrooms, demonstrating a scalable model for increasing engineering interest among underrepresented groups. Through her innovative curriculum design and rigorous assessment of gender dynamics, Briggs has made a meaningful impact on how engineering is taught and perceived at the pre-college level.