Claudia Flynn

At McGill University’s Faculty of Engineering, Claudia is a dedicated and active member of the E-IDEA (Engineering Inclusivity, Diversity, and Equity Advancement) team. She is also pursuing a master’s degree in Teaching and Learning Science and Technology at McGill’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education.

Claudia initially joined the E-IDEA Teamwork Initiative as a data analyst and quickly expanded her role to include pedagogical strategy and design, workshop facilitation, and mentorship. Passionate about her own education as well as that of her peers, Claudia has emerged as a significant role model inspiring others to reimagine their teaching and learning environment. Through the E-IDEA Teamwork initiative, Claudia works with other pedagogical innovators and course instructors to transform engineer- ing curricula. This is done primarily by integrating opportunities for active learning within the classroom, with an emphasis on developing interpersonal skills and inclusive leadership behaviours among instructors and students alike. Claudia is not only a mentor to her fellow students and student groups, but is also respected by staff members as an advisor on best practices for inclusive pedagogy and teamwork.

In addition to her contributions to engineering curricula, Claudia advances the mission of SALTISE in a multitude of other spaces across and beyond McGill, including staff communities of practice, interfaculty committees, and conferences such as the Canadian Engineering Education Association conference.