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Leeker, Jessica Rush

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  • Dr. Rush Leeker primarily focuses on transformational change in STEM. Dr. Rush Leeker's studies are in sustainability and operations that focus on practical methods for outreach and mentorship in informal STEM education. In addition, Dr. Rush Leeker is the Director of Undergraduate Education for Engineering Management, including Entrepreneurship, for the College of Engineering and Applied Science.

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  • Transformational Change in STEM, Sustainability in STEM Education, STEM Operations, Informal STEM Education, Outreach and Mentorship in STEM, Engineering Management Education, STEM Entrepreneurship, Undergraduate STEM Curriculum, Applied Science in Engineering Education, Leadership in Engineering Education, Engineering Education

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  • EMEA 5057 - Your World and What Shapes It
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
    Advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (DEI) requires a process of examination, self-reflection, and action. In this course, students will examine their identity and background and reflect on how it has shaped their thoughts, activities, and relationships with others. The student will also explore the historical narratives and power dynamics that have shaped their environment. Discussions surrounding course topics will be approached through a global lens.
  • EMEA 5058 - Their World and How You Define It
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
    As future leaders in workplace DEI initiatives, it is essential to develop an awareness of the experiences faced by others and cultural empathy. In this course, students will listen to and reflect on the voices of women, black, LGBTQ+, and neurodiverse experiences. Through listening, students will learn to look inward and confront their own ignorance, biases, or stereotypes.
  • EMEA 5059 - Our World and How to Accept It
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
    In this course, students will learn the history of DEI in the workplace and how DEI initiatives can be successfully implemented in a global environment. The course will provide students with a toolkit to make lasting changes for themselves and their interactions with others.
  • EMEN 4055 - Designing for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Engineering
    Primary Instructor - Summer 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Spring 2024 / Fall 2024
    Students will focus on the historical narrative of institutions and structures that have shaped instances of inclusion and exclusion in engineering, how their own identity and background shape their thoughts and actions, how transformational leadership is enacted for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and how involving DEI in the strategic planning process of designing can create additional innovations and opportunities.
  • EMEN 4800 - Technology Ventures and Marketing
    Primary Instructor - Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
    Offers an in-depth exploration of technology entrepreneurship through the lens of "The Lean Startup" methodology. You'll gain a comprehensive understanding of key startup concepts like Minimum Viable Product (MVP), venture capital, and the dynamics of early-stage companies. The curriculum combines lectures, workshops, and hands-on projects to equip you with the critical thinking skills and practical experience needed to identify and seize business opportunities in the tech world. Guest speakers from leading FAANG tech companies will occasionally enrich the classroom as guest speakers, providing industry insights.
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