LinkedIn Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-bennett-phd/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BernXX8m9RuKf15zKYmlnMQ%3D%3D
Terminal Degree: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology
Ed.D. Educational Leadership in Higher Education, Clark Atlanta University
Research Interests: STEM Equity, Adaptive Learning Technologies, Artificial Intelligence in Education/Teacher Preparation Programs, Computer Science Education, STEM Integration, Data Science
Bio: Dr. Bennett is an Assistant Professor at Clark Atlanta University, serving as Program Director of Graduate Teacher Education and Director of Educational Technology and Innovation. She holds degrees from Vanderbilt University, Georgia Tech, and CAU. Her work focuses on STEM equity, curriculum design, and AI in education. A White House HBCU Scholar and UNCF Faculty Fellow, she has secured major grants, including a $2M NSF Noyce award. Dr. Bennett collaborates on national initiatives and has presented globally. Recognized as a Top 100 Visionary in Education, her work advances inclusive pathways for underserved students in STEM through innovation and research
