Isabel Figueiredo

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Isabel Figueiredo is an engineering education researcher dedicated to improving student integration and engagement in higher education. Her work focuses on the critical transition period when students enter university, exploring how hands-on, interdisciplinary approaches can foster academic success and satisfaction. Her most-cited paper, "Engaging Students in Engineering Courses with Mathematics and Robotics" (2020), describes a project that uses robotics and applied mathematics to help new engineering students connect theory to practice, easing their adjustment to university life. Though early in her citation impact—with 4 citations on this key work—her research addresses a fundamental challenge in STEM education: retaining and motivating students through meaningful, project-based learning. Figueiredo’s contributions lie in designing pedagogical interventions that bridge the gap between secondary school and higher education, making engineering curricula more accessible and engaging. Her work is particularly valuable for educators seeking evidence-based strategies to support student success, and it signals a promising trajectory in the scholarship of teaching and learning.