Kimberly Taylor Luthi
- Title
- Assistant Professor, College of Aviation; Associate Program Coordinator, B.S. in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems
- taylok43@erau.edu Email
- Department
- Department of Undergraduate Studies
- College
- College of Aviation
Areas of Expertise
Workforce Development, Uncrewed Systems, and STEM Education and DiversityBiography
Dr. Luthi’s research background is in workforce development and engineering education. She has developed and implemented various federal STEM education and diversity programs in higher education over her professional career. Dr. Luthi's research explores factors that support the presence of underrepresented groups in aviation and aerospace disciplines and the impacts on educational outcomes such as achievement, motivation, and social development specific to workforce development.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership, Old Dominion University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Aeronautics: Research, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- M.Ed. - Master of Education in Student Personnel in Higher Education, University of Florida
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- ASCI 254: Aviation Legislation
- UNSY 316: Opt'l & Busn Aspects of UAS
- UNSY 315: Uncrewed Aircraft Sys & Ops
Publications
- Strategies for Engagement of Non-Traditional Students in Engineering-Related Courses Publications (2023)
- Enhancing Trajectory-Based Operations for UAVs through Hexagonal Grid Indexing: A Step towards 4D Integration of UTM and ATM International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2023)
- Future Directions of Space Education International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace (2023)
- The Impact of PLTL in Four Introductory Engineering Courses: Improving Access and Opportunity for Students Underrepresented in STEM Disciplines Publications (2022)
- ARRIVAL/REGISTRATION Building Resilient Communities (2022)
- Women\u2019s Perceptions Of Problem-Solving In a Virtual Learning Environment Publications (2022)
- Using CATME to Better Manage Teams to Improve Experiences Distance Library Services Conference (2022)
- Tip Driven Rotor System Discovery Day - Prescott (2022)
- Advancement Experiences of Women in Academic Senior Leadership Positions in STEM Disciplines: A Delphi Analysis Publications (2022)
- Career Advancement of Women in Engineering Disciplines at Two-Year Degree Institutions: Documenting Challenges and Potential Solutions to Raise Inclusivity Publications (2022)
- Equity in Engineering Education: The Experiences of Non-Traditional Students in Introductory Engineering Courses with Peer Learning Support Publications (2022)
- Peer Learning in Introductory Engineering Publications (2022)
- Peer-Led-Team Learning in Introductory Engineering Courses: An Analysis of an Interventional Method of Support for Underrepresented Students at a Two-year, Hispanic-serving Public Institution Publications (2021)
- Peer Learning in Introductory Engineering Publications (2021)
- Model for Building Diversity and Fostering Research Collaboration between Faculty and Students in an Online Environment Publications (2020)
- Faculty Toolkit for Publishing Faculty Webinars (2020)
- A Delphi Study: Retention of Women in Leadership Positions in Stem Disciplines Educational Foundations & Leadership Theses & Dissertations (2019)
Publications
Luthi, K. T., & Kosloski, M. F. (2023). Advancement Experiences of Women in Academic Senior Leadership Positions in STEM Disciplines: A Delphi Analysis. Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, 29(4),101–128.
Luthi, K. T., Kar, M., Macon, L. (2022). The Impact of PLTL in Four Introductory Engineering Courses: Improving Access and Opportunity for Students Underrepresented in STEM Disciplines. Advances in Peer-Led Learning, 2, 55-71. https://doi.org/10.54935/apll2022-01-05-55
Luthi, K. (2022, July). Career Advancement of Women in Engineering Disciplines at Two-Year Degree Institutions: Documenting Challenges and Potential Solutions to Raise Inclusivity. Proceedings of 2022 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, June 26-29, 2022.
Luthi, K., Kar, M., Macon, L. (2022, July). Equity in Engineering Education: The Experiences of Non-Traditional Students in Introductory Engineering Courses with Peer Learning Support. Proceedings of the 2022 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, June 26-29, 2022.
Luthi, K., Mohua, K., & Macon, L. (2021, July). Peer-Led Team Learning in Introductory Engineering Courses: An Analysis of an Interventional Method of Support for Underrepresented Students. Proceedings of the 2021 American Society for Engineering Education Virtual Annual Conference and Exposition, July 29, 2021.
Luthi, K.T. (2019). A Delphi Study: Retention of Women in Leadership Positions in
Stem Disciplines (Publication No. 10.25777) [Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Dissertation, Old Dominion University]. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing. DOI: 10.25777/ahz8-7t62
Professional Experience
Dr. Luthi has lead research and evaluation for externally funded grant programs including U.S. Department of Education’s Hispanic-Serving Institution and National Science Foundation capacity building grants that focused on building pathways to strengthen STEM educational programs as well as the administrative and fiscal capacity of institutions. Products include the development of web-based performance monitoring instruments to link grantee outcomes to statutory program goals. Dr. Luthi also works in collaboration with faculty to prepare and implement programs funded through the National Science Foundation focused on broadening participation in STEM undergraduate and graduate education, postdoctoral training, and academic career programs, specifically to increase the participation and advancement of women in STEM academic careers.
Appointments:
Assistant Faculty, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL
Grants and Research Specialist, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona, FL
Managing Director, Grants and Special Projects, Office of Resource Development, Valencia College, FL
Grants Specialist, Daytona State College, FL
Synergistic Activities:
Grant Writer/Research Analyst for “Engineering Technology Supply Chain Automation.” NSF, ATE. Award #1801086; Valencia College PI: Nasser Hedayat; 2018.
Grant Writer/Research Analyst for “Engagement in Engineering Pathways: An Initiative to Retain Non-Traditional Community College Students Using Peer-Led Instruction and Learning.” NSF, IUSE. Award #:1712008; Valencia College PI: Lisa Macon; 2017.
Internal Evaluation/Research Analyst for “Educational Network to Gain STEM Graduates and Enhance STEM Education (ENGAGE).” NSF LSAMP. Award #:1712683; Valencia College PI: Eda Davis-Lowe; 2016-2018.
Grant Internal Evaluation Team for NSF STEM Talent Expansion Program (STEP) Grant. Daytona State College, 2015-2016.
Memberships and Credentials
Dr. Luthi serves as a member and team lead for the U.S. Department of Labor Federal Funding Task Force for Council for Advancement and Support of Education.