Kathleen Olsen
Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Bio
Kate Olsen (Pratt MEMS u201986, Master of Educational Foundations, University of Cincinnati u201996) brings extensive design, innovation and graduate education experience to Duke. A past Director of Design and Innovation at Kaleidoscope, Adjunct Professor at Northwestern Universityu2019s Segal Design Institute and University of Michiganu2019s Design Science program, Kate focuses on bringing out the best in her students while sharing joy in the creative process. Kateu2019s primary focus is on the application of qualitative research across all stakeholder groups to guide successful product, process, education and community design and innovation. She has helped guide many new and improved products to market and helped to build successful new curriculum at the graduate level. Kate is currently co-instructor for Dukeu2019s Design Defense Studio.
Education
- B.S.E. Duke University, 1986
- M.Ed. University of Cincinnati, 1996
Positions
- Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Engineering Graduate and Professional Programs
Courses Taught
- EGRMGMT 590: Advanced Topics in Engineering Management
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