Kimberly Scott

Kimberly Scott serves as the Director of North America at Crimson Education. Her role involves overseeing operations and strategies aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students in the region. Prior to this position, she has an extensive background in academia and educational development.

Academic Background and Achievements

• Current Role: Director, North America at Crimson Education.
• Previous Roles: Professor of Women and Gender Studies at Arizona State University (ASU) and Founding Executive Director of ASU’s Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology (CGEST).
• Research Focus: Her work primarily addresses the social and academic development of girls of color in STEM fields, including various funded projects aimed at improving access and equity in education.
• Publications: Scott has authored nearly 50 publications and received significant grant funding exceeding $8.7 million for her research initiatives.

Recognition

In 2014, she was honored as a White House Champion of Change for STEM Access and recognized as one of the top 30 women in higher education by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

Education

• BA: Art History and French Literature from Smith College.
• MS: Curriculum and Instruction/Elementary Education from Long Island University.
• EdD: Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education from Rutgers University.

Scott's interdisciplinary approach combines her expertise in sociology, education, and gender studies to foster innovative educational practices that support underrepresented groups in technology and science.123