Dr. Mercy Mugo

Dr. Mercy Mugo, Ph.D. Executive Director (QEM), has expertise in the design and implementation of capacity building and educational research projects focused on advancing the academic and research goals of students and faculty at minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Her work is centered on efforts to broaden the participation of groups historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers. She is PI/Co-PI on several major grants focused on combating disparities in STEM educational and career outcomes among underrepresented minorities. She has co-authored several articles about research productivity at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).