Kylee Shiekh
PhD student
Kylee Shiekh is a Ph.D. student in Virginia Tech's Department of Engineering Education. She holds a B.S. in Computational Applied Mathematics and M.S. in Quantum Engineering from Colorado School of Mines. Her research focuses on the intersection between engineering education and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies. She studies how students and faculty alike engage with AI and quantum technology, particularly with respect to how educational environments shape students' engagement.
Research areas
- Computer science education
- Computing workforce development
- Emerging technologies
- Quantum education
- Engineering assessment
- Hidden curriculum
Advising
- Advisor: Andrew Katz
Education
- M.S. in Quantum Engineering, Colorado School of Mines
- B.S. in Computational Applied Mathematics, Colorado School of Mines