Dr. Karl Reid is the co-founder of the NSF-funded Engineering PLUS Alliance, a national initiative focused on increasing the number of women and BIPOC students earning engineering degrees. He is a recognized leader and advocate for expanding college access and success for low-income and underrepresented youth.
Previously, Dr. Reid served as Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at MIT, Senior Vice Provost at Northeastern University, and was the Executive Director of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Before NSBE, he held leadership roles at the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and worked in positions dedicated to diversity and inclusion.
Dr. Reid earned his Doctorate in Education from Harvard University and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT. He is also the author of Working Smarter, Not Just Harder: Three Sensible Strategies for Succeeding in College… and Life.