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Denise Wilson received a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University in 1988, and an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1989 and 1995, respectively. She also earned an M.Ed. from the University of Washington in 2008. Her research combines microsensor systems and engineering education. In the sensors domain, she has developed a range of microsystems using chemical and biological sensor technology, focusing on portable, low-power solutions that address environmental monitoring challenges. Her engineering education research addresses the roles of belonging and self-efficacy, exploring non-cognitive factors impacting academic persistence. Denises's efforts aim to develop effective teaching tools for sustainability and professional development, while she also conducts research on women from underrepresented groups in engineering and minority communities. She is the managing director of a non-profit organization dedicated to leveraging portable sensor systems for solving environmental public health problems.
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