Krishna Pakala

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Krishna Pakala, Ph.D, is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University (Boise, Idaho) where he has been since 2012. He is the Faculty in Residence for the Engineering and Innovation Living Learning Community. He is the Director for the Industrial Assessment Center at Boise State University. He served as the inaugural Faculty Associate for Mobile Learning and as the Faculty Associate for Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (Laramie, Wyoming). He has approximately 25 publications/presentations. He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). He is the recipient of David S. Taylor Service to Students Award and Golden Apple Award from Boise State University. He is also the recipient of ASEE Pacific Northwest Section (PNW) Outstanding Teaching Award, ASEE Mechanical Engineering division’s Outstanding New Educator Award and several course design awards. He serves as the campus representative (ASEE) for Boise State University and as the Chair-Elect for the ASEE PNW Section. His academic research interests include innovative teaching and learning strategies, use of emerging technologies, and mobile teaching and learning strategies.

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Collaborative Research: Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Track 3: Preparing STEM Teacher Leaders for Rapidly Expanding Microelectronics Ecosystems in Idaho and New York
Pakala, K. (PI), Atkins, L. J. (CoPI), Estrada, D. (CoPI), Srinivasan, K. (CoPI) & Kamnkhwani, R. A. (CoPI)
National Science Foundation
1/10/25 → 30/09/30
Project: Research
Collaborative Research: Scalable Storytelling Interventions to Support Graduate Student Success in STEM
Pakala, K. (PI), Jankowski, E. (CoPI), Hamby, A. (CoPI) & Pokimica, J. (CoPI)
National Science Foundation
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
Collaborative Research:New Pathways to STEM Careers in Southern Idaho
Plumlee, D. (CoPI), Estrada, D. (PI), Miller, S. (CoPI), Pakala, K. (CoPI) & Wright, K. L. (CoPI)
National Science Foundation
15/10/22 → 30/09/27
Project: Research
Embedding Personal Narratives in Engineering Courses to Improve Engineering Student Success
Jankowski, E. (CoPI), Pakala, K. (PI), Hagenah, S. (CoPI), Lowenthal, P. (CoPI) & Hamby, A. (CoPI)
National Science Foundation
1/07/22 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
Collaborative Research: Research Initiation: The Use of Mobile Technology and Innovative Pedagogy to Improve Undergraduate Thermal-Fluid Science Learning
Pakala, K. (PI)
National Science Foundation
1/09/21 → 31/08/24
Project: Research

14 Article
12 Presentation
12 Conference article
5 Conference contribution
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Institutional Storytelling as a Catalyst for Identity Transformation and Social Change
Hamby, A., Pokimica, J., Minichiello, A., Pakala, K. & Jankowski, E., Mar 2026, In: Journal of Macromarketing. 46, 1, p. 69-83 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves: A Narrative-Based Intervention to Shape Aspects of Identity
Hamby, A., Heller, B., Pakala, K., Jankowski, E. & Lowenthal, P., Jan 2026, In: Journal of the Association for Consumer Research. 11, 1, p. 39-50 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations
Actualizing Graduate Student Identity, Belonging, and Feelings of Competence in STEM via Personal Story-telling
Minichiello, A., Pakala, K., Nguyen, U. T. K., Hamby, A., Pokimica, J. & Jankowski, E., 2025, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
BOARD # 374: IGE: Transforming STEM Graduate Education: Enhancing Identity, Belonging, and Reducing Impostorism through Storytelling
Pakala, K., Minichiello, A., Jankowski, E., Nguyen, U. T. K., Hamby, A. & Pokimica, J., 2025, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings. 5 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
Using a Storytelling Intervention to Develop Professional Identity in Undergraduate Engineering Courses: An Exploratory Study
Jankowski, E., Adams, S., Pakala, K., Hamby, A., Warrington, A., Trujillo Garcia, U., Schauer, S., Neeley, L., Heller, B. & Lowenthal, P. R., 2025, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 41, 3, p. 586-597 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations

Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (External organization)
Pakala, K. (Member)
1 Jan 2016 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network
American Society for Engineering Education (External organization)
Pakala, K. (Member)
1 Jan 2012 → …
Activity: Membership › Membership of network

2012 - Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Pakala, K. (Recipient), 2012
Prize
2015 - Residence Life Faculty Member of the Month, NRHH
Pakala, K. (Recipient), 2015
Prize
2016, 2020, & 2022 - Golden Apple Award, Boise State University
Pakala, K. (Recipient), 2016
Prize
2016 - Leadership for the Engineering Tutoring Center Award, Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University
Pakala, K. (Recipient), 2016
Prize
2016 - Teaching Innovation Program Certificate, Center of Teaching and Learning, Boise State University
Pakala, K. (Recipient), 2016
Prize

Krishna Pakala

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Collaborative Research: Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Track 3: Preparing STEM Teacher Leaders for Rapidly Expanding Microelectronics Ecosystems in Idaho and New York

Collaborative Research: Scalable Storytelling Interventions to Support Graduate Student Success in STEM

Collaborative Research:New Pathways to STEM Careers in Southern Idaho

Embedding Personal Narratives in Engineering Courses to Improve Engineering Student Success

Collaborative Research: Research Initiation: The Use of Mobile Technology and Innovative Pedagogy to Improve Undergraduate Thermal-Fluid Science Learning

Institutional Storytelling as a Catalyst for Identity Transformation and Social Change

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves: A Narrative-Based Intervention to Shape Aspects of Identity

Actualizing Graduate Student Identity, Belonging, and Feelings of Competence in STEM via Personal Story-telling

BOARD # 374: IGE: Transforming STEM Graduate Education: Enhancing Identity, Belonging, and Reducing Impostorism through Storytelling

Using a Storytelling Intervention to Develop Professional Identity in Undergraduate Engineering Courses: An Exploratory Study

Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (External organization)

American Society for Engineering Education (External organization)

2012 - Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award, Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

2015 - Residence Life Faculty Member of the Month, NRHH

2016, 2020, & 2022 - Golden Apple Award, Boise State University

2016 - Leadership for the Engineering Tutoring Center Award, Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Boise State University

2016 - Teaching Innovation Program Certificate, Center of Teaching and Learning, Boise State University

Krishna Pakala

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