About Andrew

  • Graduation: May 2026
  • Degree: Engineering Education Ph.D.
  • Research Topics: First Year Engineering, In-class activities, Gamification, Learner Engagement & Motivation
  • Personal Website: www.andrew915.com

Bio

Andrew is from Los Angeles, California and graduated from Purdue with a Ph.D. in Engineering Education. He loves teaching first-year and senior design classes.

In his free time, you'll find Andrew designing websites, cheering at college volleyball games, training for triathlons, and spending time outdoors with friends.

Selected Publications

Gray, A. J. (2026). Leveraging Gamified Elements of In-Class Activities to Foster Student Motivation and Engagement in Engineering Classes (Version 1). Purdue University Graduate School. https://doi.org/10.25394/PGS.32095672.v1 Gray, A. J. (2024). WIP: Modifying In-Class Activities to Engage Engineering Students and Activate Learning. Frontiers in Education, Washington, D.C.

Vargas-Ordóñez, C., Gray, A. J., Hynes, M. (2021). Olympics on the Moon: A Challenge for Engineering Design . ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--37533