David R. Gutierrez
Assistant Professor of Engineering at the University of Virginia’s First Year Engineering Center.
UVA Engineering Receives $900,000 Grant to Create Character-Building Initiative
The University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science has been chosen to receive a $900,000 grant from the Educating Character Initiative (ECI) to build character strength in students
Full Power: The Inspiring Life of Kitty O'Brien Joyner
This is the story of the first female engineer at NASA, who was also the first woman to graduate from the UVA School of Engineering.
Photo Gallery: Final Exercises 2024
Clad in caps and gowns, the Class of 2024 reflected on their college years surrounded by cheering family and friends.
Nicole Dufalla
Nicole Dufalla is a Senior Lecturer in the First Year Engineering Center with a joint appointment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Leyf Starling
Leyf Starling is a founding faculty member of the First Year Engineering Center, joining in July 2023. She is currently developing curriculum and teaching the Foundations of Engineering 1 and 2 courses as well as advising 1st year engineering students.
Anne McAlister
My research centers on the intersection of engineering identity, social identity, and social justice for students in higher education.