The Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation (IEEI) is a Texas A&M University System and Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) wide institute that engages in engineering education research and professional development to advance practice pre-kindergarten through professional education. The Institute creates, synthesizes, and disseminates research leading to the development of engineering learning environments that are transformative and inclusive for both students and educators. The Institute catalyzes activities across the Texas A&M System’s engineering entities with strategies for developing the best engineers—and more engineers—for the 21st century.
Our History
In 2012 the Texas A&M University College of Engineering Working Group was established and led by Dr. Robin Autenrieth, the department head of the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and Dr. Jeff Froyd, a research professor with Engineering Academic and Student Affairs.
From that effort came the recommendation to establish IEEI, to create a central body of people and resources dedicated to advancing the research and practice of engineering education to benefit students and contribute to national needs for a large, diverse, well-prepared engineering workforce. On Feb 1, 2013, the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents approved IEEI as a System-wide TEES institute (center).
Our Vision
The Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation will become nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in engineering education research and practice to support the national needs for a well-prepared engineering workforce in the 21st century.
Our Mission
The Institute’s mission is to produce inclusive and effective engineering programs through research and innovative engagement to help engineers meet global challenges.
Our Inclusivity Statement
The IEEI is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse academic environment and is proud to offer resources to help achieve a more accessible educational experience. Members of the IEEI community reject and condemn all forms of racism, discrimination, brutality, and violence. As engineers and educators, we recognize the strength and flexibility that diversity affords. Preventing discrimination based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, age, sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation builds stronger programs and better prepare students to be future leaders in their industries.
TEES Inclusivity Statement
“TEES is committed to enriching the environment for all visitors and employees by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values. To achieve our objectives in the areas of research and service, we are dependent on the effective utilization of our employees and strive to creating an atmosphere which values and nurtures collegiality, diversity, and the uniqueness of each employee.”
