Samieh Askarian Khanamani

Ph.D. candidate in Engineering and Computing Education at the University of Cincinnati with expertise in PreK–12 STEM learning, curriculum development, and qualitative research. Experienced in exploring how origami can enhance divergent thinking and creativity in elementary students during engineering design tasks. Skilled in student teamwork development, instructional design, and aligning research with national STEM education initiatives. Having ten years of experience as a vice principal and curriculum developer in one of the STEM-based elementary schools in Iran. 

PhD: University of Cincinnati 2021 (Engineering and Computing Education )

Master of Science: Kerman Azad University Kerman, Iran, 2017 (Civil Engineering, Construction Management)

Bachelor of Science : Kerman University Kerman, Iran, 2012 (Project Management Engineering)

2010 -2020 Executive Director, Created and organized engaging STEM courses for elementary and middle school students at PCI School. Designed interactive activities and workshops to foster students’ interest in STEM subjects.,

Published Abstracts

J Agarwal, S Askarian, G Bucks, T Murphy (2022. ) State of evaluating the effectiveness of teaching development programs for students in engineering .[Abstract]American Society for Engineering Education conference, Co-Author

Eason, K., Gaskins, W., Guy, B., Martin, S., & Askarian, S (2023. ) We Lose the Game Before We Start to Play: How Black Women Make Meaning of Their Experiences in Engineering Education .[Abstract]Journal of Black Excellence in Engineering, Science, & Technology , Vol. 1 ,Co-Author

Gaskins, W., Askarian, S., & Eason, K (2022. ) Black is Gold: The Importance of Racial Identity to Black Undergraduate Students in Engineering .[Abstract]American Society for Engineering Education conference, Co-Author

Lampley, P., Cabrera-Toro, K., Gaskins, W., Mensah, M., & Askarian, S (2022. ) Engagement in Practice: The Road to Higher Education-Is the Pipeline Half Empty or Half Full? An Analysis of Student Experiences, Perceptions and Backgrounds When Considering a Career in Engineering .[Abstract]American Society for Engineering Education conference, Co-Author

Johnson, A. M., Khanamani, S. A., Onyango, M. O., & Gaskins, W (2024. ) Board 179: Campus Climate, STEM Students: Examining Structural Obstacles for BW Student Success .[Abstract]American Society for Engineering Education conference, Co-Author

Ehsan, H., Rehmat, A. P., & Khanamani, S. A (2023. ) Parents Becoming Informal Engineering Educators: Workshop for Parents (Resource Exchange) .[Abstract]American Society for Engineering Education conference, Co-Author

Meintel, E., Khanamani, S. A., Bartish, B. M., Gaskins, W., & Turner, K (2024. ) Draw an Engineer .[Abstract]American Society for Engineering Education conference, Co-Author

Khanamani, S. A., Johnson, A. M., Onyango, M., & Gaskins, W. B (2024. ) WIP: STEM Culture from Faculty Perspectives: How Faculty See Climate in STEM and its Effect on the Sense of Belonging of Traditionally/Historically Excluded Students .[Abstract]American Society for Engineering Education conference, Author

Academic - University of Cincinnati
45 W Corry Blvd
Cincinnati  Ohio, 45219
Phone: 7654147728
askarish@mail.uc.edu