(58b) A to B Via C: Professional Detours before Arriving in Academia

Dr. Keisha Antoine began her professional journey at Lehigh University, where she obtained a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 2001 and a M. Eng. and PhD in Materials Science & Engineering in 2004 and 2007, respectively. She is a registered professional engineer in the state of TX and is currently a Lecturer I in the Chemical Engineering Department at Prairie View A&M University. Her research interests are interdisciplinary in nature involving the use of immersive technologies in engineering education and the study of tropical green foods with a focus on food security. Prior to her involvement in academia, Dr. Antoine had a successful career as a scientist/engineer at Corning Incorporated, where she was granted 3 patents for her work on glass processes and functionalization.