Dr. Gisele Ragusa

Professor

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Biography

Gisele Ragusa is a Professor in the Viterbi School of Engineering at the University of Southern California, specializing in Engineering Education. She co-chairs and directs USC's STEM Education Consortium and serves on the University’s Academic Senate and Library Committee. With extensive expertise in multimodal research design, assessment, psychometrics, and advanced quantitative analyses, Ragusa focuses on critical pedagogy and has a strong commitment to improving college access for underrepresented students in STEM fields. Her teaching includes courses on applied research design and advanced statistical analyses, and she is known for her innovative approaches to engineering education, college access, and STEM literacy. Ragusa has secured over 30 federal grants from organizations such as the Department of Education and National Science Foundation, and her prolific publishing exceeds 100 works across various platforms.

Research Interests

Awards

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Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring

2019-06-12
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Outstanding Educator Award

2019-06-12
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HENAAC Vanguard Award

2016-09-12
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Dean's Special Service Award

2010-06-12

Courses

Applied Research Design Measurement Theory Advanced Statistical Analyses Critical Pedagogy

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.