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About Dr. Nikitha Sambamurthy

Nikitha Sambamurthy is an Editorial Director at zyBooks, where she runs engineering content and conducts engineering education research. She earned a BS in electrical engineering and a PhD in engineering education, both from Purdue University. Nikitha is passionate about learning and learners. When she's not enjoying a good book, you can find her tending to her numerous plants.

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2025 zyBooks Guide to Improving Engineering Student Retention

in All Posts/by Dr. Nikitha Sambamurthy

By Nikitha Sambamurthy, PhD, Purdue University, Engineering Education Table of Contents Overview I. IntroductionA. The Engineering Retention ChallengeB. Evolution of Retention StrategiesC. Framework for Success II. Core Strategies A. Math SupportB. Community SupportC. Dynamic Learning III. Role-Specific Implementation Guide A. Provost LevelB. Dean LevelC. Department Head LevelD. Faculty Level IV. References Overview Engineering education in […]

Improving Math Skills in STEM Courses

in Disciplines, Engineering, Math & Statistics, Office Hours, Teaching Excellence/by Dr. Nikitha Sambamurthy

“What I’ve found is that the math proficiency of my students varies significantly, from those who barely passed their prerequisites to those who really excelled in them. My challenge as an instructor is that the course I’m teaching is not a math course.”

About Dr. Nikitha Sambamurthy

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2025 zyBooks Guide to Improving Engineering Student Retention

Improving Math Skills in STEM Courses

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