Dr. Donovan Colquitt is an Inclusive Innovation Researcher for education organizations and Edtech startups. Much of his expertise and interests relate to using qualitative methods to study topics concerning college access, student success, youth development, STEM + entrepreneurship education, and advocacy for minoritized populations. His master’s thesis and dissertation were created and completed within 2.5 years (from 2019-2021), during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to earning a Ph.D in engineering education in 2021, he earned his M.S. in technology, leadership, & innovation (specializing in STEM education leadership) from Purdue University and a B.S.E. in mechanical engineering (minoring in sustainable engineering) from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. He also worked as an Applications Engineer at Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology in Brighton, MI, where he Served Fortune 500 customers through training, application support, and resolving technical issues.