Julie Martin, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Science Education with a joint appointment in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Clemson University. Her research interests focus on social factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of under-represented students in engineering. Dr. Martin is a recent NSF CAREER award winner for her research entitled, “Influence of Social Capital on Under-Represented Engineering Students Academic and Career Decisions.”
Julie has been an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the National Science Foundation as well as the National President of the Women in Engineering ProActive Network.
Julie holds a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from North Carolina State University and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.