Faculty DirectoryJanice Mejia

Associate Professor of Instruction of Industrial Engineering & Management Sciences
Contact
2133 N Sheridan RdFord 1-211
Evanston, IL 60208-3109
847-467-4782Email Janice Mejia
Departments
Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences
Affiliations
Education
- Ph.D. Mathematics and Science Education, University of Illinois at Chicago
- M.A. Higher Education Leadership, Northeastern Illinois University
- M.A. Applied Professional Studies in Organizational Leadership, DePaul University
- B.S. Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, Northwestern University
Research Interests
Dr. Mejia is an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences. She also teaches in the Design Thinking and Communication (DTC) Program and the College Prep Program. Her research interests focus on mixed methods research in engineering education, curriculum assessment and development, mathematics identity in engineering, and engineering design education. Prior to teaching at Northwestern, she worked in for-profit and non-profit sectors to optimize technologies, processes, and policies in organizations.
Significant Recognition
- 2021 NACADA Region 5 Faculty Award for Excellence in Advising
- 2017 Cole-Higgins Award for Excellence in Advising
- 2016 Associated Student Government (ASG) Faculty Honor Roll for Excellence in Teaching
- 2014 Associated Student Government (ASG) Faculty Honor Roll for Excellence in Teaching
Courses Taught
- Design Thinking and Communication 1 (DSGN 106-1)
- Design Thinking and Communication 2 (DSGN 106-2)
- Industrial Engineering Field Project Methods (IEMS 340)
- Industrial Engineering Client Project Challenge (IEMS 394)
- What’s Your Problem? Innovative Problem Solving Through Design Thinking and Communication (College Prep Seminar)