Margot Vigeant

Margot Vigeant is the Associate VP for Special Initiatives and Professor of Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University. She teaches chemical engineering thermodynamics, applied food science and engineering, and capstone design. Margot’s broad research area is effective pedagogy in engineering, including approaches to conceptual learning and inquiry- based activities for thermodynamics and heat transfer.

In addition, she collaborates with students on projects applying chemical engineering concepts in food systems. She is also interested in “making” in engineering and using technology to broaden engagement and access. Margot completed her doctorate at the University of Virginia. She is an ASEE Fellow, Apple Distinguished Educator, and was chair of the 2022 ASEE Chemical Engineering Summer School.