Lara Perez-Felkner, Ph.D.

Dr. Lara Perez-Felkner is a Professor of Higher Education and Sociology at Florida State University (FSU). Her research focuses on the mechanisms shaping postsecondary pathways to educational attainment and scientific careers, especially in computing and engineering fields. Dr. Perez-Felkner has edited and co-edited books and special issues on postsecondary STEM education. She is actively engaged in and has held various professional leadership roles in societies such as the American Educational Research Association and the Association for the Study of Higher Education. She has been a key campus player in institutional change efforts, as a member of the campus APLU ASPIRE IChange team and the President’s Council. Dr. Perez-Felkner has won a series of awards at FSU for excellence in teaching, advising, and mentoring.