Engineer. Educator. Speaker. Possibility builder.
Engineering possibility.
Inspiring people.
Creating change.
Big ideas matter. What we do with them matters more. Dr. Whitney Gaskins helps audiences turn curiosity into action, build meaningful connections, and create more pathways to possibility.
Whitney B. Gaskins, PhD, CDP · The Princess of STEM
Conversations that move people
Inspiration with
somewhere to go.
For campuses, conferences, organizations, and communities ready to think differently. Explore these session themes and imagine what your audience could do next.
01 · Engineering Possibility
Removing obstacles. Opening pathways. Reimagining who gets to thrive.
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity takes intention. Explore how educators, leaders, and communities can recognize hidden obstacles and create environments where more people can contribute and succeed.
For educators, STEM organizations, campus leaders, and community partners.
- Recognize barriers that limit participation and persistence.
- Connect belonging, identity, and opportunity to everyday practice.
- Identify one actionable change within your sphere of influence.
02 · From “What If?” to “What’s Next?”
Creative thinking for people ready to turn ideas into action.
Innovation begins with a better question. Explore how curiosity, collaborative design, and a willingness to rethink assumptions can help teams approach complex problems with fresh eyes.
For leadership teams, professional associations, educators, and student groups.
- Reframe a challenge to reveal new possibilities.
- Invite different perspectives into the design process.
- Turn a promising idea into a practical next step.
03 · Beyond the Campus. Into the Community.
Building partnerships that turn shared purpose into shared action.
Meaningful engagement starts with listening. Explore ways to connect academic expertise, community knowledge, and local leadership to create STEM learning opportunities rooted in relationships.
For universities, nonprofits, faith communities, and outreach teams.
- Begin with community strengths and priorities.
- Build shared ownership into a partnership.
- Plan for sustained participation beyond a single event.
Meet Whitney
An engineer’s mind.
An educator’s heart.
A builder’s spirit.
Dr. Whitney Gaskins brings together engineering, education, and community leadership to expand what people believe is possible—and help them act on it.
At the University of Cincinnati, her work connects professional development, student success, and community impact. Through the foundation she established in 2009, she creates opportunities for young people and families to explore STEM.
Her approach is grounded in a simple commitment: recognize people’s strengths, listen to their experiences, and build pathways that help them thrive.
YWCA Career Woman of Achievement · UC Women’s Center Woman of the Year · Cincinnati Business Courier Woman Who Means Business
One purpose. Many ways to make an impact.
Ideas meet action.
Explore the scholarship, learning experiences, and conversations behind Whitney’s work.
Ask better questions.
Explore research on engineering education, identity, student experiences, and the conditions that help people succeed.
Explore the research ↗Make room for discovery.
Connect curiosity, creative problem solving, and meaningful learning inside and beyond the classroom.
Explore teaching ↗Build possibility together.
Bring families, educators, and community partners into conversations about STEM pathways and shared opportunity.
Discuss a partnership ↗Keep the conversation going
A little curiosity.
A lot of possibility.
Get to know Whitney’s voice through videos, interviews, and conversations about STEM, education, and the people behind the work.
For meeting & event professionals
Let’s make your
next event matter.
Start with your audience and your goals. Together, we can discuss the topic, format, and focus that fit your event.
Short speaker biography
Dr. Whitney Gaskins is an engineer, educator, speaker, and community leader whose work connects STEM education, professional development, and community impact. She serves at the University of Cincinnati and founded The Gaskins Foundation in 2009 to expand opportunities for young people to explore STEM. With degrees spanning biomedical engineering, business, and engineering education, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to innovation, leadership, and educational opportunity.
Suggested stage introduction
Our speaker brings an engineer’s curiosity, an educator’s heart, and a community builder’s commitment to possibility. Through her work at the University of Cincinnati and the foundation she established, she helps connect people, ideas, and opportunities in STEM and beyond. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Whitney Gaskins!
What to include in your inquiry
Please share your organization, event date and location, audience, preferred format, and what you hope participants will take away. If you have a budget range or accessibility needs, include those too.
Your next big idea starts with a conversation
What could we
make possible together?
Planning a keynote, workshop, campus event, or community conversation? Tell me about your audience and what you hope to inspire.
Prefer to email directly? hello@whitneygaskins.com
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