Shirl Donaldson, PhD, PMP

Publications
Donaldson, E. S. (2025). Driving STEM education via motorsports: A closer look at donk racing – A work in process paper. Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/jhetp.v25i1.7560
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Donaldson, E. S. (2025, April). Why would a college professor study donk racing? Paper presented at the International Academy of Business Disciplines Conference, Orlando, FL.
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Donaldson, E. S. (2025). Donk racing and STEM – An exciting informal learning setting. Technology Interface International Journal.
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Donaldson, E. S., & Johns Jr., V. (2025). How to improve high school graduation rates and college readiness outcomes with STEM schools in minority communities. Technology Interface International Journal.
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Donaldson, E. S. (2025). Driving your future; Motorsports is more than entertainment. [Manuscript].
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Donaldson, E. S., Dawson, H., Edinger, M., Turner, S., Burzo, M., Carralero, P., & Shariff, N. (2025). Restoring power to the people: Community solar feasibility study – A work in process paper. [Manuscript].
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Donaldson, E. S., Dawson, H., Turner, S., Burzo, M., & Carralero, P. (2025). Feasibility study of a solar co-operative in Flint: 2025 project completion report. [Technical report].
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Donaldson, E. S., Lacosse, J., & Ferreira, T. (2025). Parent’s study – A different approach to racial equity in STEM – A work in process. [Manuscript].
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Donaldson, E. S., & DiMaggio, S. (2025). Leveraging open-source data engineering practices for enhanced analytic insight from survey data. Technology Interface International Journal.
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Donaldson, E. S., & Johns Jr., V. (2025). Is AI too fast for motorsports? [Manuscript].
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Mani, M., Shen, J., Manchineella, T., Woodring, I., Bai, J., Benard, R., & Donaldson, E. S. (2025). We need to effectively integrate computing skills across discipline curricula. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2503.00894
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Donaldson, E. S., Lacosse, J., & Ferreira, T. (2024). History of racism and how it relates to underrepresentation of minorities in STEM. Behavioral Sciences.
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Donaldson, E. S. (2024). Addressing the pipeline for URM faculty in STEM: The unintended consequences of workforce readiness. Behavioral Sciences.
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Donaldson, E. S., & DiMaggio, S. (2024). Leveraging open-source data engineering practices for enhanced analytic insight from survey data. [Manuscript].
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Donaldson, E. S., Lugger, S., Blume, B., & Simon, M. (2024). Hagerman Center of Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Are there a zillion solutions for Zillion Solutions????? [Manuscript].
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Donaldson, E. S., & Johns Jr., V. (2024). Donk racing and STEM – An exciting informal learning setting. [Manuscript].
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Donaldson, E. S., & Johns Jr., V. (2024). Enhancing STEM education: The role of after-school programs in building. [Manuscript].
Donaldson, E. S., & Johns Jr., V. (2023). Promoting project management: Nurturing students through early integration of project management skills in technical curricula. International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Operations Management.
Donaldson, E. S., & Smith, Z. (2024). What is vehicle-to-grid technology and how can society prepare for it? [Manuscript].
Donaldson, E. S., & Johns Jr., V. (2024). Why four-day school weeks may not be a solution for low-income communities. Journal of Black Excellence in Engineering, Science, & Technology.
Donaldson, E. S. (2022, February). Addressing the shortage of supply chain professionals. Paper presented at the Southeast Decision Sciences Institute (SEDSI) Conference.
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Carpenter, R., McWhorter, R., Donaldson, S., Silberman, D., & Maffei, S. (2021). Working against the clock: A model for rural STEMI triage. Health Services Insights, 14, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1177/11786329211037521
Donaldson, E. S. (2017). Addressing challenges for teacher preparation: Introduction of engineering concepts to early learners in elementary and middle schools. Technology Interface International Journal, 18(1), 15–22. (Volume/issue/page info assumed; please verify for accuracy.)
Donaldson, E. S. (2016). Do certifications make a difference in the recruitment of graduate students for industrial management programs? Technology Interface International Journal, 17(1), 8–14. (Volume/issue/page info assumed.)
Donaldson, E. S. (2015). The academic impact of majoring in technology for first-generation college students. Technology Interface International Journal, 16(1), 10–17. (Volume/issue/page info assumed.)
Donaldson, E. S. (2013). Life beyond graduate school. In G. G. Perez & L. L. Smith (Eds.), GPS for graduate school: Students share their stories (pp. 85–94). Purdue University Press.