Dr. Shaundra Daily

Professor

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Biography

Shaundra 'Shani B' Daily is the Cue Family Professor of Practice in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, where she focuses on analyzing, designing, and building sociotechnical systems that support meaningful participation and success in STEM fields. Her work encompasses four interconnected strategies: understanding sociotechnical ecosystems through mixed methods, employing participatory approaches to empower communities in technology development, designing technologies to enhance emotional development, and building supportive infrastructures for learners. Prior to joining Duke, she served as an associate professor with tenure at the University of Florida and the interim chair of the School of Computing at Clemson University. Daily's research has garnered significant funding and has been featured in various media outlets. She holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Florida State University, as well as an S.M. and Ph.D. from the MIT Media Lab.

Research Interests

Experience

Cue Family Professor Practice

2017-08-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Leading research in identity-inclusive computing and human-centered design.

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — 2017-08-01

University of Florida •

Conducting research and teaching in Computer Science.

Interim Chair

2014-08-01 — 2015-08-01

Clemson University •

Oversaw academic programs and faculty development.

Assistant Professor

2011-08-01 — 2014-08-01

Carroll College •

Taught undergraduate courses and conducted research in educational technologies.

Awards

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Educator of the Year

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North Carolina Black STEM Leaders Award

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Capers Marion McDonald Award for Excellence in Mentoring Advising

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Undergraduate Mentor of the Year

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Early Career Research Award

Courses

UNIV 104D: Quad Course: Art Science 'Works' Life UNIV 104: Quad Course: Art Science 'Works' Life RACESOC 796T: Bass Connections Race & Society Research Team RACESOC 795T: Bass Connections Race & Society Research Team RACESOC 398T: Bass Connections Race & Society Research Team RACESOC 397T: Bass Connections Race & Society Research Team RACESOC 396T: Bass Connections Race & Society Research Team RACESOC 395T: Bass Connections Race & Society Research Team PSY 232: Quad Course: Art Science 'Works' Life HOUSECS 59: House Course EHD 796T: Bass Connections Education & Human Development Research Team EHD 795T: Bass Connections Education & Human Development Research Team EHD 396T: Bass Connections Education & Human Development Research Team EHD 395T: Bass Connections Education & Human Development Research Team EGR 190S: Special Topics EGR 190: Special Topics Engineering EDUC 290S: Selected Topics EDUC 290: Selected Topics EDUC 187CN: Equity Engineering ECE 899: Special Readings Electrical Engineering ECE 653: Human-Centered Computing ECE 493: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 391: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 291: Projects Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 110L: Fundamentals Electrical Computer Engineering ECE 110L9: Fundamentals Electrical Computer Engineering - Lab COMPSCI 653: Human-Centered Computing COMPSCI 394: Research Independent Study COMPSCI 391: Independent Study

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)