Dr. Karan Watson

Karan L. Watson, Ph.D., P.E., has over 44 years of experience in higher education and consulting, serving in roles such as faculty member, dean, provost, mentor, facilitator, and evaluator. Dr. Watson is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Her awards include the U.S. President’s Award for Excellence in Mentoring Minorities and Women in Science and Technology, the American Association for the Advancement of Science Mentoring Award, the IEEE International Undergraduate Teaching Medal, and the ASEE Lifetime Achievement Award in Engineering Education.

She has served in numerous elected leadership roles, including President of ABET, Chair of the ECE Division of ASEE, President of the Education Society of IEEE, and Treasurer of WEPAN.

Dr. Watson served as a faculty member at Texas A&M University, rising to the rank of Regents Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, as well as holding numerous administrative positions, including Provost and Executive Vice President of the University.

A trained mediator, Karan’s consulting experience includes conflict management, cultural and organizational change, diversity and inclusion, leadership development, program accreditation and evaluation, strategic management, difficult dialogues, and research methods and funding.