Robert Hayes

Robert Hayes has returned to CEEO as a postdoctoral scholar. Now a triple Jumbo, Rob received his BSME from Tufts in 2013 and his PhD in STEM Education in 2023. He supports partner communities in developing and implementing curricula that center students as agents in STEM. Outside of work, he loves playing board games with friends and going on long bike rides.

Kaylla Cantilina

Kaylla Cantilina is a postdoctoral scholar splitting her time between Tufts CEEO and IRLI (Institute for Research on Teaching and Instruction). She is a recent Ph.D. graduate from the University of Michigan and has research interests that include enacting equity in/through engineering education, culturally sustaining pedagogies, inclusive makerspaces, and first-year programs. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, climbing, and working on her motorcycle.

Infania Pimentel

Infania Pimentel is beginning her PhD journey in Mechanical Engineering. Infania is a recent graduate with a dual degree in Chemistry and Psychology and a minor in Computer Science from the University of New Mexico. She is interested in research on surgical and medical robotics.