Dr. Nicoly Myles

Biography

Nicoly Myles is the Director of the Center for Academics, Success, and Engagement at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, where she has been since 2022. With a strong foundation in higher education administration, Dr. Myles leads initiatives aimed at enhancing student success and promoting inclusive learning environments. Her previous roles include Director of Academic Support at Life University and Program Coordinator at Kennesaw State University, where she designed and implemented programs that focused on academic achievement and student development. Dr. Myles is dedicated to advancing evidence-based practices in higher education and has a teaching philosophy grounded in high-quality instruction. She emphasizes the integration of disciplinary rigor, leadership development, and applied learning to support sustained student success. Her work particularly concentrates on enhancing student engagement in STEM and engineering environments, using innovative assessment strategies and authentic learning experiences that mirror professional practice. Through structured reflection and experiential learning, she fosters the development of essential competencies such as communication, ethical reasoning, and systems thinking in her students, preparing them to navigate complex systems in their future careers.

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