Nancy LaTourrette

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Nancy LaTourrette is a dedicated engineering educator whose work centers on improving the first-year experience and fostering success in honors-level engineering curricula. Her research addresses the critical transition into engineering programs, emphasizing structured support, empowerment, and inclusive class design. In her highly cited work "First Year Engineering Experience Initiative" (2020, 3 citations), she collaborated with a team to develop and assess initiatives that help new students navigate foundational engineering challenges. Her earlier influential paper "Empowerment to success: the class structure in an honors engineering course" (2002, 3 citations) explores how thoughtful course restructuring—shifting both focus and format—can create an environment where honors students thrive. Though her citation counts are modest, LaTourrette’s contributions are notable for their practical, student-centered approach to curriculum design. Her work has been instrumental in shaping how engineering programs support diverse learners, particularly in honors contexts. By focusing on empowerment and structured success pathways, she has helped lay groundwork for more inclusive and effective engineering education practices.