Clare Rigney
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Clare Rigney is a dedicated educator and researcher in engineering education, with a primary focus on first-year engineering program design and curriculum development. Her most significant contribution lies in the creation and continuous improvement of a multi-element, cornerstone autonomous robotics design project within The Ohio State University’s Fundamentals of Engineering for Honors (FEH) program. Over two decades, Rigney has helped shape this nationally recognized program, integrating best practices for student development, hands-on learning, and team-based problem-solving. Her work, detailed in her highly cited 2018 paper (12 citations), demonstrates how a carefully scaffolded robotics project can build foundational engineering skills, foster creativity, and improve student retention. By systematically refining the curriculum based on assessment data, she has established a model for effective first-year engineering experiences that other institutions have looked to for inspiration. Rigney’s lasting impact is evident in the thousands of honors engineering students who have passed through the FEH program, gaining the confidence and technical grounding to succeed in their subsequent studies and careers. Her commitment to evidence-based pedagogical innovation continues to influence the landscape of introductory engineering education.
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