Beth Mc Bride, PhD
About Beth Mc Bride, PhD
Beth Mc Bride, PhD, is a Data & Evaluation Manager at AI4ALL, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Ph.D. in Science and Mathematics Education from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in educational research and curriculum development.
Current Role at AI4ALL
Beth Mc Bride serves as the Data & Evaluation Manager at AI4ALL, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing data management and evaluation processes, contributing to the organization's mission of promoting diversity and inclusion in artificial intelligence education. Her expertise in data analysis and program evaluation supports AI4ALL's initiatives aimed at empowering underrepresented groups in the field of AI.
Previous Experience at University of California, Berkeley
Beth Mc Bride has extensive experience at the University of California, Berkeley, where she worked in various capacities. She was a Graduate Student Researcher from 2013 to 2018, focusing on research in Science and Mathematics Education. Following this, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher for five months in 2018 and as a Program Evaluator and Researcher for five months in 2016. Her work at Berkeley contributed to significant educational research projects.
Education and Academic Background
Beth Mc Bride earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Science and Mathematics Education from the University of California, Berkeley, completing her studies from 2013 to 2018. Prior to this, she obtained a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Earth Systems Science & Engineering - Applied Climate Science from the University of Michigan in 2013. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Earth Systems Science & Engineering from the University of Michigan, which she completed in 2012.
Professional Experience in Curriculum Development
In 2013, Beth Mc Bride worked as a Curriculum Developer & Project Facilitator for USAID, focusing on the Excellence in Higher Education for Liberian Development initiative. This role involved developing educational materials and facilitating projects aimed at enhancing higher education in Liberia. Her experience in curriculum development complements her research background and supports her current work in educational evaluation.
Research and Development Roles
Beth Mc Bride has held various research and development roles throughout her career. She worked as a STEM & CS Education Researcher at SRI International from 2019 to 2020, where she contributed to research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Additionally, she served as the AI Education and Instruction Manager at AI4ALL from 2020 to 2021, where she focused on developing educational programs in artificial intelligence.