Aya Mouallem
Hello! I’m an engineer, researcher, and designer, working at the intersection of engineering education, human-computer interaction, and accessibility. I design, develop, and evaluate education technology and pedagogy to create (1) accessible and joyful STEM learning experiences and (2) fundamentally transform how we prepare future engineers. I'm currently a PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering and MA candidate in Education at Stanford University, advised by Professor Sheri D. Sheppard. I'm also a Knight-Hennessy Scholar, RAISE fellow, and DARE fellow.
I’m invested in scaling access to STEM literacy, especially in the Global South. I have launched and led multiple award-winning initiatives, including All Girls Code and LebNet Tech Fellows. I have taught in the United States, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Recently, I was named one of ten women transforming the landscape of leadership worldwide by the New York Times.
Recent News & Highlights:
- 09.25 My initiative, All Girls Code, is a laureate of the UNESCO Prize for Girls' and Women's Education.
- 04.25 My first-author paper, "IncluSim: An Accessible Educational Electronic Circuit Simulator for Blind and Low-Vision Learners," received an Honorable Mention Award (Top 5% of Submissions) at the 2025 ACM CHI Conference.
- 08.24 My first-author paper, "Leveraging the CARE Methodology to Enhance Pedagogical and Institutional Support for Blind or Low-Vision (BLV) Learners in Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)," received the Best Diversity Paper Award at the 2025 ASEE Conference.
- 02.23 I wrote an opinion piece for the Wilson Center in Washington, DC on the status of STEM education for women in Lebanon.