Research/Areas of Interest
Yume is interested in how activities that are deeply rooted in daily life (e.g. making, gardening) can facilitate students to develop their identities in engineering, and to push back against the marginalizing narratives in engineering.
Education
MEng in Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan
BEng in Chemical System Engineering, The University of Tokyo, Japan
Biography
Yume Menghe Xu is a PhD student in STEM Education. She was inspired by the science communication work she did at the University of Tokyo, and worked in STEM education to create learning experiences where students actively make sense of knowledge. Prior to coming to Tufts, she organized engineering workshops for young people and designed content for educational apps. She enjoys making things, cooking, and hiking.
CEEO Responsibilities:
Yume works as a research assistant for John R. Beaver Professor of Mechanical Engineering Chris Rogers.