“Give Me Every Idea You Have”: Building with Improvisation in Engineering Education

Dr. Stephanie Pulford is an instructional consultant and research scientist within University of Washington’s Center for Engineering Teaching & Learning, where she has coordinated the Engineering Writing & Communication Development Program. Dr. Pulford’s professional background in engineering includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, and a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering as well as industry experience as an aircraft engineer. Her research and professional interests include faculty development, innovations in engineering communication education, engineering student learning motivation, and narrative structure in technical communication.