Ethan Danahy
Ethan Danahy is a research assistant professor at the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach (CEEO), with a secondary appointment in the Department of Computer Science at Tufts School of Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Tufts University. Within the CEEO, Danahy oversees several research and development projects around educational technology and incorporating them into formal and informal educational environments. These include: InterLACE (Interactive Learning and Collaboration Environment), developing new digital tools and interfaces for supporting collaborative learning; Dr. E's Challenges, a set of online challenges; Touch Tables in Education, exploring the use of large-format multi-touch surfaces for educational applications; and makerspaces.
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science, Tufts School of Engineering
Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, Tufts School of Engineering
- 2015-present: Research Assistant Professor
- 2010-2015: Engineering Research Program Director
- 2007-2009: Software Designer
Ethan Danahy researches the design, implementation, and evaluation of different educational technologies. In ways that range from software and hardware to interfaces and environments, he explores how these tools can improve interactive educational pedagogies through supports aimed at learners in K-12 through university classrooms. With particular focus on engaging students in the STEAM content areas, Danahy focuses his investigations on enhancing creativity and innovation, supporting better documentation, and encouraging collaborative learning.