Amy Trowbridge

Amy Trowbridge serves as Senior Lecturer at Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and Director of the National Academy of Engineering Grand Challenges Scholars Program (GCSP). Her academic credentials include a Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering from ASU. As a member of the freshman engineering education team, she focuses on enhancing first-year student experiences through innovative curriculum development, particularly in Introduction to Engineering courses. Under her leadership since 2014, the GCSP has prepared engineering students to tackle global challenges through an entrepreneurial mindset and interdisciplinary approach. Her work earned her the 2019 KEEN Rising Star award for her contributions to engineering education and student development. She specializes in developing curricular and co-curricular experiences that broaden students' perspectives, particularly through project-based learning and digital portfolios. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the integration of technical skills with entrepreneurial thinking, preparing students to create value for society while solving complex engineering challenges.