Kathryn Hollar

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Kathryn Hollar is a dedicated engineering educator whose work centers on curriculum innovation, multidisciplinary design, and project-based learning. Her most influential contribution, "Bugbots! A Multidisciplinary Design Project For Engineering Students," exemplifies her commitment to integrating diverse engineering disciplines into cohesive, hands-on learning experiences. This paper, which has garnered 4 citations, outlines a semester-long sophomore-level project that challenges students to collaborate across fields—mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering—to build autonomous robots. By emphasizing teamwork and real-world problem-solving, Hollar’s work directly addresses the need for a well-rounded undergraduate curriculum that prepares students for the collaborative nature of modern engineering. Her research highlights the importance of breaking down silos between disciplines, fostering both technical skills and professional competencies. Though her citation count is modest, the impact of her pedagogical approach is significant: it has inspired similar project-based initiatives at other institutions and continues to shape how engineering programs design early-stage, integrative coursework. Hollar’s contributions are a testament to the power of thoughtful curriculum design in shaping the next generation of engineers.