Kathleen Harper
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About
Kathleen Harper is a dedicated engineering educator whose work centers on first-year engineering pedagogy and the professional development of teaching assistants. For over two decades, she has been instrumental in shaping The Ohio State University’s Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors (FEH) program, where she has developed and refined a multi-element cornerstone autonomous robotics design project. This project, detailed in her most-cited work (12 citations), exemplifies her commitment to hands-on, project-based learning that fosters student engagement and technical skill development from the very start of an engineering degree. Beyond undergraduate instruction, Harper has made significant contributions to the training of graduate teaching assistants. Her research on TA professional development through design (7 citations) explores the motivations and benefits for TAs who participate in such programs, highlighting how structured pedagogical training enhances both their teaching effectiveness and personal growth. By focusing on the symbiotic development of students and instructors, Harper’s work has had a lasting impact on engineering education at a large Midwestern institution, creating a model that integrates design, mentorship, and continuous improvement. Her efforts underscore a career dedicated to building stronger, more supportive learning environments in engineering.
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