Bio_Abby_Lehto

About

Dr. Lehto is an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma in the Engineering Pathways program. Her main roles are teaching and service, and she uses her background in engineering education to deliver content in a way that is both enjoyable and engaging for students. Dr. Lehto is passionate about showing students that engineering is pivotal to the world around us, and also a creative and fun profession. She also seeks to guide students in finding their pathways to and through engineering degrees in a way that aligns with both their present and future goals. 

Courses Taugh

ENGR 1413 - Engineering Thinking

ENGR 2002 – Professional Skills and Responsibilities for Engineers and Scientists

ENGR 2652 - Research Catalyst

Publications/academic works/Research Interests:

• A Multi-Method Study of Engineering Students' Perspectives of Summer Industry Internships (Dissertation, 2025)
• A Questionnaire Survey of Student Engagement Among First-Generation College Students in Engineering (Thesis, 2023)
• Analysis of First-Generation Engineering Students Engagement and its Relation to their Academic Performance (IJEE, 2024)
• Work in Progress: A Correlation Analysis of Engagement of First-Generation College Students in Engineering (ASEE, 2023)
• Bridging the Gap: A Mixed-Methods Study of Engineering Internships Through Surveys and Interviews (ASEE, 2024)
• Work In Progress: Through Their Eyes: Industry Mentors' Perspectives on Engineering Internships (ASEE, 2025)