Faculty and Staff

Mr. Sherman Mumford is a graduate of the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte, with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology. His Charlotte academic journey was uniquely shaped by participation in the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program, where he became the college’s first McNair Scholar. Mr. Mumford’s academic foundation includes […]

Dr. Rachael Ohu is the Director of WE Engage! (Women Engineers Engaging the World) program and the Associate Director of Freshman Advising in the Office of Student Development and Success in the William States Lee College of Engineering. She also teaches the Engineering Pathways course (ENGR 1100) for first-year engineering students. Based on her personal experience of the challenges involved as a young female engineer, she is passionate about supporting female engineering students as they navigate both their academic and professional career.

Education Ph.D., Engineering Education, Virginia Tech, 2015M.S., Electrical Engineering, Norfolk State, 2012B.S., Optical Engineering, Norfolk State, 2010 Research

Linda Thurman, MA, is currently the College of Engineering Director for Employer Relations and Student Professional Development and Career & Co-op Advisor, and supports students, alumni and employers. With over 29 years of technical recruiting, employer relations, professional development, and career advising experience.  She was the first public board member to serve as Chair of the North Carolina […]