Rachelle Pedersen, Ph.D.
Email: rachelle.pedersen@ttu.edu
Phone: 806-834-7629
Dr. Pedersen's CONNECT Lab Website
Dr. Rachelle Pedersen is an Assistant Professor in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Engineering Education at Texas Tech University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, with a focus in Engineering & Science Education from Texas A&M University. Her research line focuses on broadening participation in STEM fields through motivation and social influence. As a former engineer and STEM teacher, she is passionate about fostering learning environments where all students can thrive and belong.
Education
- Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A&M University
- M.S. Curriculum & Instruction, Texas A&M University
- B.S. Engineering Science (Technology Education), Colorado State University
Areas of Expertise
- Engineering Education across K-gray
- Motivation & Social Influence
- Mentoring and Mentor Networks
- Social Network Analysis (SNA) in educational research
Teaching
- ESTM 5374 – Engineering Design Processes in STEM K-12 Education
- ESTM 5377 – Technology in STEM Education
- ESMT 5378 – High-Cognitive Demand Tasks in STEM Education
- EDCI 6306 – Advanced Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction: Social Network Analysis as a Research Method
College of Education
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Address
Texas Tech University, College of Education, 3002 18th Street Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806) 742-2377 -
Email
educ.webmaster@ttu.edu