Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome, PhD
Thomas O. Hunter Rising Star Assistant Professor
Biography
Dr. Jeremy A. Magruder Waisome is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education (EEd). She previously served as an Instructional Assistant Professor in EEd (2020-2022) and Special Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School in the Division of Graduate Student Affairs (2018-2021). She completed postdoctoral training in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering in the Computing for Social Good Lab and the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences in Engineering Education Collaborative (E2C), where her research focused on expanding engagement in computer science and problem-solving in civil engineering, respectively. Dr. Waisome is an avid science communicator and was previously the cohost of the University of Florida’s podcast, Unstoppable Minds.
Primary Research Area(s)
- Engineering Education, Computer Science Education
- Research Interests
- Mentorship, self-efficacy, and career interest in engineering and computing.
Education
- B.S. Civil Engineering, 2010, University of Florida
- M.S. Civil Engineering, 2012, University of Florida
- Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Engineering, 2013, University of Florida
- Ph.D. Civil Engineering, 2017, University of Florida
Awards and Distinctions
- 40 Gators Under 40 Honoree, 2024
- Florida Education Fund William R. Jones Most Valuable Mentor Award, 2023-2024
- Thomas O. Hunter Rising Star Assistant Professorship, 2023-2025
- Expert, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Transforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech, 2023-2025
- Member, National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Roundtable on Mentorship, Well-being, and Professional Development, 2022-2025
- Mara H. Wasburn Early Engineering Educator Grant, 2020
Selected University Service
- Artificial Intelligence Committee, Member, 2021-2022
- Faculty Advisor, Gator Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, 2020-Present
- Provost Appointed Member, UF General Education Committee, 2020-2023
- UF NSF INCLUDES Aspire Alliance/AAAS SEA Change Initiative Nexus Team, Member, 2019-2023
- UF Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program Advisory Board, Member 2014-Present