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    Rachna Mathur

    Sr. STEM Strategist & Engineer-in-Residence
    Arizona State University Preparatory Academy
    Tempe, AZ, United States

    Dr. Rachna Mathur, Ed.D., Sr. STEM & Emerging Tech Strategist and Engineer-in-Residence at ASU Preparatory Academy, and CEO/Founder of STEMology Club brings more than two decades of experience bridging technology, education, and workforce development.

    Dr. Mathur began her career at Intel, where she spent a decade as a software engineer and architect, gaining firsthand knowledge of semiconductor innovation, product development, and global technology ecosystems. Today, she leverages that industry foundation to build K–12 programs that connect students, educators, and families to Arizona’s rapidly growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing sectors.

    At ASU Preparatory Academy, Dr. Mathur serves as the inaugural Sr. STEM & Emerging Tech Strategist / Engineer-in-Residence, where she leads strategy and design for STEM and workforce programs across a statewide network of schools. She is the architect of MicroSpark, Arizona’s flagship microelectronics professional development conference for K-12 teachers, and Semiconductor Adventure Day, an experiential learning event that introduces students to industry careers through hands-on exploration and direct interaction with semiconductor companies. Her work emphasizes creating equitable access to future-ready learning experiences while strengthening the state’s semiconductor talent pipeline.

    Dr. Mathur is also an AI in education researcher at Arizona State University, where she completed her Doctorate in Education (Ed.D., 2025) focusing on AI literacy and ethical adoption strategies in K–12 education. She developed the original AI Literacy Model and the 6Ps of Generative AI Strategic Thinking Tool, frameworks that are now informing how schools prepare for emerging technologies.
    Beyond ASU Prep, Dr. Mathur leads STEMology Club, a consulting and design firm that partners with schools, nonprofits, and industry to create innovative STEM programs. Her entrepreneurial and advocacy efforts span robotics, computer science, and AI policy, with a focus on building inclusive pathways into high-demand fields.

    Dr. Mathur blends industry expertise, educational research, and strategic design to create innovative programs that bridge K–12 classrooms with advanced technology sectors. Whether collaborating with semiconductor leaders, shaping AI policy frameworks, or guiding teachers and students, she is dedicated to building equitable pathways and preparing the next generation of innovators who will shape the future of semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and beyond.

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