Mary Kate Mitchell Lane
About Mary Kate Mitchell Lane
Mary Kate Mitchell Lane is a Graduate Researcher in Nanotechnology at NEWT Engineering Research Center and a PhD candidate in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale University. She has extensive experience in teaching and course design, particularly in sustainable engineering practices.
Current Role at Yale University
Mary Kate Mitchell Lane currently serves as a PhD Candidate in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale University, a position she has held since 2017. In addition to her doctoral studies, she is a Course Designer and Instructor for 'Engineering Our Sustainable Future,' a role she has maintained since 2018. This course emphasizes sustainable engineering practices, reflecting her commitment to integrating sustainability into engineering education. Lane has also worked as a Teaching Fellow and Guest Lecturer for various courses at Yale, contributing to the academic community through her teaching and curriculum development.
Educational Background
Mary Kate Mitchell Lane earned her Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, where she studied from 2012 to 2017. She later pursued a PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale University, where she has been enrolled since 2017 and is expected to complete her degree in 2022. Her foundational education at Father Gabriel Richard High School in Ann Arbor, MI, culminated in a High School Diploma in 2012, setting the stage for her future academic pursuits.
Research Experience and Contributions
Since 2019, Mary Kate Mitchell Lane has worked as a Graduate Researcher in Nanotechnology at the NEWT Engineering Research Center. Her research includes contributions to a collaborative paper currently under review at Environmental Science: Nano, focusing on sustainability considerations in nano-enabled water treatment. Additionally, she has held various research roles throughout her career, including positions as an Undergraduate Researcher in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University, where she focused on carbon technology and water reuse.
Professional Experience in Engineering
Mary Kate Mitchell Lane has accumulated diverse engineering experience through various internships and assistant roles. She worked as a Process Controls Engineer Co-op at Marathon Petroleum Corporation and as a Gas System Integrity Intern at Consumers Energy. Her experience also includes a Laboratory Assistant Internship at Thixomat/NanoMAG and a Research and Development Engineering Internship at FastCAP Systems. These roles have provided her with practical insights into engineering processes and sustainability practices.
Involvement in STEM Outreach and Education
Mary Kate Mitchell Lane has actively participated in STEM outreach initiatives, including her role as a STEM Outreach Volunteer at the NEWT Engineering Research Center in 2020. She has also served as an Academic Coach in the Chemical Engineering Learning Center at Michigan Technological University, where she supported students in their academic pursuits. Her commitment to education is evident in her development of educational content that integrates principles of green engineering and sustainability, demonstrating her dedication to fostering a sustainable future.