Contact
Office
(434) 924-3425
Location
Thornton, A221
Lab
P.O. Box 400246
P.O. Box 400246
Charlottesville, VA 22904

Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook

Associate Professor
Contact
Office
(434) 924-3425
Location
Thornton, A221
Lab
P.O. Box 400246
P.O. Box 400246
Charlottesville, VA 22904

About

Bryn Seabrook received her Bachelor of Arts in Humanities, Science and Environment with a minor in Vocal Performance in 2012, a Master of Science in Science and Technology Studies in 2014, and Doctor of Philosophy in Science and Technology Studies in 2016, all from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She conducts research on AI pedagogy in undergraduate engineering education, exploring how AI-enabled learning tools and assessment practices can support student understanding, feedback, and learning equity in technical fields while attending to ethical and responsible use.

Education

B.A. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2012

​M.S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2014

Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2016​

"I invite my students to rise to the ethical challenges they'll face in the professional world of engineering - building the mindset and skills they need to thrive in their future careers."

Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook Associate Professor in Science, Technology, and Society

Research Interests

Environmental Engineering
Science, Technology and Society
AI Pedagogy

Selected Publications

Teaching STS to Engineers: A Comparative Study of Embedded STS Departments. Paper presented at 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Seabrook, Bryn, Neeley, Kathryn, Zacharias, Kari, Caron, Brandiff
In Search of Integration: Mapping Conceptual Efforts to Apply STS to Engineering Education. Paper presented at 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Tampa, Florida. Neeley, Kathryn, Wylie, Caitlin, and Seabrook, Bryn.

Courses Taught

STS 4500 - STS and Engineering Practice
STS 2500 - Science, Technology, & Environment
STS 4600 - The Engineer, Ethics, and Professional Responsibility
STS 2600 - Introduction to Engineering Ethics
STS 3500 - Technology & Culture in Stuttgart, Germany
ENGR 4595 - Global Technology Practice

Awards

Harold S. Morton, Jr. Undergraduate Teaching Award May 2024

Featured Grants & Projects

University of Virginia Engineering Character Strength Initiative (ECSI) The ECSI builds more ethical engineering leaders by empowering UVA Engineering students with the education and experiences to face today’s professional challenges with honor and determination.