Michelle Klopfer
Research Associate

Michelle is a postdoctoral research associate in Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Her research uses data analytics to address system-level challenges in higher education, with a focus on improving equity and student success in STEM fields. Across her roles at Virginia Tech, she has explored large datasets to uncover insights that inform policy decisions and enhance educational systems.
Research and Scholarly Interests
Data analytics; STEM fields; Higher education; Student outcomes; Evidence-based policy decisions; Equity