Nyna DeWitt, M.S., is a Ph.D. candidate in Engineering Education at the University of Georgia, where she focuses on creating more socially responsive learning environments in engineering, with a particular emphasis on biomedical engineering. Her research examines how to diversify engineering spaces through sociotechnical skill development, curriculum design, and the connections between student identity, educational outcomes, and career pathways.

Before entering the field of engineering education, DeWitt earned a Master of Science in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Science in general engineering from Wake Forest University. She brings several years of experience working at the intersection of engineering, education, and student support. Currently, she is the founding president of her university’s American Society for Engineering Education chapter and an active member of the Scientists Engaged in Educational Research Center.

Beyond academia, DeWitt has taken on various roles supporting students who have less education opportunities. She has worked with programs such as the JUMP initiative at Johns Hopkins University, where she helped prepare minority undergraduate students for medical and dental schools through academic programs and mentorship. She has also been involved in initiatives such as the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering and Wake Forest’s Summer Immersion, where she helped lead STEM programming for undergraduates. Whether conducting research, teaching or advocating for educational equity, DeWitt is driven by her commitment to justice, culturally relevant pedagogy, and the belief that engineering should serve all communities.