University of Georgia

Rachel Figard, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Rachel Figard, Ph.D.
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2105 Driftmier Engineering Center
597 D.W. Brooks Drive
Athens, Georgia 30602
United States

Dr. Rachel Figard is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Transformations Institute (EETI) and the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural, and Mechanical Engineering (ECAM). Dr. Figard’s research focuses on the student experience in undergraduate engineering, identifying opportunities for systemic change to address structural inequities.

Education
  • Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design, Arizona State University, 2024
  • M.S. in User Experience, Arizona State University, 2023
  • B.S. in Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University, 2021
Professional Appointments
  • Assistant Professor, University of Georgia College of Engineering, 2024-present
  • Graduate Research Assistant, Arizona State University, 2021-2024
  • Graduate Teaching Intern, Arizona State University, 2022-2023
Areas of Expertise
  • Equity, justice, and liberation
  • Engineering climate and culture
  • Lived experience
  • Accessibility
  • User experience research and design
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Rachel Figard, Ph.D.
Email
Address

2105 Driftmier Engineering Center
597 D.W. Brooks Drive
Athens, Georgia 30602
United States

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