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I’m Ella, an aspiring engineering educator. I am passionate about inclusivity and accessibility in technical courses.

Teaching Focus

I specialize in introductory mechanics courses such as statics, dynamics, and strength of materials as well as hands-on laboratory and design courses. My ultimate goal is to help students establish a strong technical foundation to support their work as engineers in a wide array of disciplines.

Featured Publications

Sugerman, G.P., Chasen, A., Kalkunte, N. et al. Engaging Undergraduates in an REU Site in Conversations About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Biomed Eng Education (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-023-00113-7

Sugerman, G.P., Rausch, M.K. Teaching Material Testing and Characterization with an Open, Accessible, and Affordable Mechanical Test Device. Biomed Eng Education (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-021-00056-x

Sugerman, G.P., Kakaletsis, S., Thakkar, P. et al. A Whole Blood Thrombus Mimic: Constitutive Behavior Under Simple Shear. J Mechanical Behav Biomedical Materials (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104216.