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Margaret Bailey

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
mbbeme@rit.edu
585-475-2960
Office Location
GLE-2061
Office Mailing Address
Bldg. 9, Rm. 2061 76 Lomb Memorial Drive Rochest

Margaret Bailey

Professor

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Kate Gleason College of Engineering

Education

BS, Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder; PE

Bio

Professor Margaret Bailey, Ph.D., P.E. is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering within the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, Rochester Institute of Technology.   Appointments at RIT include the Founding Director of AdvanceRIT Program (2012-2020), the Co-Chair of the President’s Commission on Women (2007-2020), the inaugural Sr. Faculty Associate to the Provost for Women Faculty (2010 –2018), the Founding Director of WE@RIT (2004-2011) and the inaugural Kate Gleason Endowed Chair (2003-2009).  Dr. Bailey teaches courses and conducts research in the areas of Thermodynamics, engineering and public policy, engineering education, and gender in engineering and science. 

Professor Bailey serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on several NSF funded efforts, including the RIT ADVANCE IT-Catalyst grant (2008-2011, PI) which led to the ADVANCE Institutional Transformation (IT) grant (2012-2019, PI) and an ADVANCE Partnership grant focused on faculty salary equity practices and study (2021-2026, co-PI).  Dr. Bailey also serves as a co-PI on two related NSF funded projects -  “Understanding the Role of Affinity Groups on the Advancement of Women of Color in the Engineering Academy – a Workshop” (2020 – 2022, co-PI) and a PFE:RIEF grant focused on "Understanding the Relationships between Gender, Self-Efficacy, and Extracurricular Activities in the Professional Formation of Engineers" (2021-2023, co-PI).  

Efforts led by Dr. Bailey have resulted in impactful new programs, practices, and policies as well as a dedicated ADVANCE unit within the Office of the Provost and the women in engineering center, WE@RIT, within the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, both of which have been nationally recognized. In August 2021, RIT was one of ten universities awarded the National Institute of Health (NIH) Prize for Enhancing Faculty Gender Diversity in Biomedical and Behavioral Science, which is in large part due to the impact of the RIT ADVANCE program. WE@RIT received the WEPAN 2008 Women in Engineering Program Award in recognition of the program’s offerings and impact for diversifying engineering. Dr. Bailey is a recipient of the national Maria Mitchell Women in Science Award, the RIT Edwina Award for Gender Diversity and Inclusiveness, and the RIT Isaac L. Jordan Sr. Faculty Pluralism Award. 

Dr. Bailey is the co-author on an engineering textbook published through Wiley, Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, which is used worldwide in over 250 institutions. She also co-edited a volume called Women in Mechanical Engineering - Energy and the Environment for inclusion within Springer’s Women in Engineering Series. Dr. Bailey is an author on over 85 peer-reviewed publications and a registered professional engineer in the state of NJ. .  

mbbeme@rit.edu
585-475-2960
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Curriculum Vitae
Areas of Expertise
Mechanical engineering: thermodynamic analysis of complex energy systems
Gender diversity: increasing representation of female faculty and female students in STEM disciplines
Research areas: Female students
Increased retention and graduation through participation in cooperative education experiences

Select Scholarship

Invited Keynote/Presentation
Bailey, Margaret Beth, et al. "Creating an Inclusive, Vibrant Learning Environment within a Large, Software Engineering Program – Experiential Learning Experiences Created for Students, Faculty, and Senior Design Coaches & Sponsors." 2021 Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity (CoNECD). American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Crystal City, VA. 12 Jan. 2021. Conference Presentation.
Mason, Sharon, et al. "Advancing Diversity and Inclusivity in STEM Education." SIGITE 2016: The 17th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education Proceedings. ACM. Boston, MA. 30 Sep. 2016. Conference Presentation.
Bailey, Margaret B., Elizabeth Litzler, and Sara Armstrong. "Changing the Dialogue and Thinking on Campus Regarding Sexual Harassment through a University-level Workshop Series for Academic Leaders, Staff, and Faculty – Moving the Needle Parts I and II." Public Summit of the National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. National Academy of Science, Engineering and Mathematics. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 19 Oct. 2020. Conference Presentation.
Bailey, Margaret B., et al. "Supporting a College-level Environment that Values Civility and Respect through Annual Bystander Awareness and Action Workshops." Public Summit of the National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. National Academy of Science, Engineering and Mathematics. Milwaukee, WI. 19 Oct. 2020. Conference Presentation.
Marchetti, Carol, Margaret B. Bailey, and Stacy DeRooy. "Creating Momentum to Rise Above the Floor of Compliance – Sexual Harassment at a Large Private University, with a Focus on Faculty." Public Summit of the National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education. National Academy of Science, Engineering and Mathematics. Milwaukee, WI. 19 Oct. 2020. Conference Presentation.
Bailey, Margaret, et al. "Reimagining and Refining Campus Cultures: Promoting an Inclusive Learning Environment at RIT." SIGITE 2017: The 18th Annual Conference on Information Technology Education/Research. ACM. Rochester, New York. 6 Oct. 2017. Conference Presentation.
Marchetti, Carol and Margaret B. Bailey. "The Importance of “How” in Faculty Salary Equity Studies." 2019 Leadership in Higher Education Conference. Magna Leadership in Higher Education. St. Louis, Missouri. 4 Oct. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Engineering the Future: How the WE@RIT Programme is Encouraging More Women into the Sector." Thought Leaders Feature. Research Outlook. Stonehouse, United Kingdom. 18 Mar. 2019. Address.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Lesson Learned in Managing Change and Transformation at RIT: A Gender Equity Focus." Equity in STEM Community Convening. NSF ADVANCE Program. Cleveland, OH. 7 Oct. 2019. Conference Presentation.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Conflict Resolution and Mediation: Framing, Tools, Structures." UD Advance Program. University of Delaware. Newark, DE. 26 Sep. 2019. Guest Lecture.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Lessons Learned in Managing Change and Transformation at RIT: A Gender Equity Focus." Celebrating Women’s History Month - Women and Gender Studies Colloquium. Women and Gender Studies Program. Rochester, NY. 25 Mar. 2019. Keynote Speech.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Promoting Gender Equity at RIT: Focus on Culture Change." Women in Design. CIAS, Rochester Institute of Technology. Rochester, New York. 22 Mar. 2019. Address.
Diffusion, Science. "Professor Margaret Bailey – Seeds of Change – Promoting STEM Careers for Women." Scientia. Pioneering Approaches to Inclusive Education, Issue 191. Bristol, United Kingdom. 12 Jul. 2018. Address.
Bailey, Margaret B. and Carol Marchetti. "Reimagining and Refining Campus Culture Series: Faculty Salary Equity Studies - Navigating Politics and Potential Pitfalls Webinar." AIM/WEPAN Webinar Series. AIM and WEPAN. Bethlehem, PA. 9 Jan. 2018. Guest Lecture.
Bailey, Margaret B., et al. "Reimagining and Refining Campus Cultures: Promoting Inclusivity through Organizational Development Initiatives." NSF ADVANCE Annual PI Meeting. NSF ADVANCE. Washington, DC. 9 Oct. 2017. Address.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Organizational Benefits of Implementing Gender Equality: Measuring and Demonstrating Impact." STEM Gender Equality Congress. Science Impact Ltd. Berlin, Germany. 9 Jun. 2017. Address.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Using Public Policy Strategies to Drive Change in Thermodynamic Instruction/Research & within the Academic Workplace." Public Policy Discussion and Dinner Series. College of Liberal Arts, RIT. Rochester, New York. 12 Mar. 2017. Keynote Speech.
Bailey, Margaret B., Elizabeth Dell, and Carol Marchetti. "AdvanceRIT: Reimaging our Careers and Campus Culture." AAUW Regional Conference. American Association of University Women. Rochester, New York. 29 Oct. 2016. Address.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Commencement Address to Graduates." 27th Annual Graduation. The South Carolina’s Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. Hartsville, SC. 28 Apr. 2016. Keynote Speech.
Bailey, Margaret. "The Effect of Cooperative Education, Contextual Support, and Self-Efficacy on the Persistence of Undergraduate Engineering Students." Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC) 2013, Phoenix, AZ. Cooperative and Experiential Education Division of ASEE. Phoenix, AZ. 7 Feb. 2013. Guest Lecture.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Lighting the Way - Keynote Speech." Lighting the Way. Student Affairs, RIT. Rochester, New York. 22 Aug. 2013. Keynote Speech.
Bailey, Margaret B. "Creatively Transforming a S.T.E.A.M. University, Keynote Speech." 5th Annual Graduate & Creativity Symposium: Picking Up S.T.E.A.M. Graduate Studies Program, RIT. Rochester, New York. 23 Jul. 2013. Keynote Speech.
Bailey, Margaret and Louisse Caresse. "The Effect of Work Experience on Self-Efficacy in Undergraduate Engineering Programs." Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration 2012. American Society of Engineering Education. Orlando, FL. 3 Feb. 2012. Conference Presentation.
Published Conference Proceedings
Lamkin-Kennard, Kathleen A., Margaret B. Bailey, and Michael G. Schrlau. "The Impact of Gender and Extracurricular Activities on Retention Undergraduate Engineering Programs." Proceedings of the 2021 Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education - Northeast Section (ASEE-NE). Ed. ASEE. Worcester, MA: ASEE, 2021. Web.
Dell, Elizabeth M., et al. "Women in Engineering Technology at RIT: Strategies to Recruit, Retain and Advance Women Engineering Technology Faculty and Students." Proceedings of the Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration (CIEC) 2016. Ed. ASEE. Austin, TX: n.p., 2016. Print.
Marchetti, Carol, et al. "No More Duct Tape! Institutionalization of ADVANCE Initiatives." Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. ASEE. Columbus, OH: n.p., 2017. Web.
Dell, Elizabeth, et al. "Career Navigation Initiatives for Women STEM Faculty in Support of Institutional Transformation." Proceedings of the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. ASEE. Columbus, OH: n.p., 2017. Web.
Mason, Sharon, et al. "Advocates & Allies: Engaging More Men in Institutional Transformation." Proceedings of the 2016 ACM & Anita Borg Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. Ed. ACM. Houston, TX: n.p., 2016. Web.
Dell, Elizabeth, et al. "Connectivity at RIT-Developing and Delivering an Effective Professional Development Workshop Series for Women Faculty in STEM." Proceedings of the 2016 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. ASEE. New Orleans, LA: n.p., 2016. Web.
Gunderson, Kate, Margaret B. Bailey, and Jamie Ladge. "The Effect of Cooperative Education on Retention of Engineering Students & the Transition to Full-Time Employment." Proceedings of the 2016 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. ASEE. New Orleans, LA: n.p., 2016. Web.
Marchetti, Carol and Margaret B. Bailey. "Into the Light: Diffusing Controversy and Increasing Transparency in the Faculty Salary Equity Study Process." Proceedings of the 2016 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. ASEE. New Orleans, LA: n.p., 2016. Web.
Mason, Sharon, et al. "AdvanceRIT Connect Grants: Driving Momentum for Disruptive Change for Women STEM Faculty." Proceedings of the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. ASEE. Seattle, WA: n.p., 2015. Web.
Bailey, Margaret, et al. "Institutional Transformation Guided by a Multi-Frame Organizational Analysis Approach." Proceedings of the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle, WA. 14-17 June 2015. Ed. ASEE. Seattle, WA: n.p., 2015. Web.
Marchetti, Carol, et al. "Collaboration: The Key to Leading Institutional Transformation." Proceedings of the 2015 ACM & Anita Borg Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing. Ed. ACM. Houston, TX: n.p., 2015. Web.
Reisberg, Rachelle, et al. "The Effect of Cooperative Education, Contextual Support, on Self-Efficacy on the Retention of Undergraduate Engineering Students." Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA. 23-26 June 2013. Ed. American Society of Engineering Education. Atlanta, GA: n.p., Print.
Reisberg, Rachelle, et al. "The Effect of Cooperative Education on the Self-Efficacy of Students in Undergraduate Engineering." Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. American Society of Engineering Education. San Antonio, TX: n.p., 2012. Print.
Marchetti, Carol, et al. "Perceived Levels of Faculty Value, Influence, and Satisfaction by Gender, Rank, Ethnicity, College, and Department at a Large Private University." Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. American Society of Engineering Education. San Antonio, TX: n.p., 2012. Print.
DeBartolo, Elizabeth, Margaret Bailey, and Risa Robinson. "A Workshop to Improve Communication Skills for Teaching Assistants." Proceedings of the 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. American Society of Engineering Education. San Antonio, TX: n.p., 2012. Print.
Bailey, M., et al. "Establishing the Foundation for Future Organizational Reform and Transformation at a Large Private University to Expand the Representation of Women Faculty." Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. unknown. Vancouver, BC: n.p., 2011. Print.
Dell, E., et al. "WE-IMPACT- Women in Engineering - Improving Program Assessment Tools for Outreach and Retention Programs." Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. unknown. Vancouver, BC: n.p., 2011. Print.
Bailey, M. "Studying the Impact on Mechanical Engineering Students Who Participate in a Unique Series of Projects in Thermodynamics." Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. unknown. Vancouver, BC: n.p., 2011. Print.
Reisberg, R., et al. "The Effect of Contextual Support on Self-efficacy in 1st Year Undergraduate Engineering Programs." Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Ed. unknown. Vancouver, BC: n.p., 2011. Print.
Journal Paper
Dell, Elizabeth M., et al. "The Development and Evaluation of an ADVANCE Professional Developments Series to Promote Institutional Transformation." ADVANCE Journal 1. 2 (2019): 1-24. Print.
Raelin, J. A., et al. "The Role of Work Experience and Self-Efficacy in STEM Student Retention." Journal on Excellence in College Teaching 26. 4 (2015): 29-50. Print.
Raelin, Joseph A., et al. "The Gendered Effect of Cooperative Education, Contextual Support, and Self-Efficacy on Undergraduate Retention." Journal of Engineering Education 103. 4 (2014): 599-624. Print.
Raelin, Joseph A., et al. "The Gendered Effect of Cooperative Education, Contecxtual Support, and Self-Efficacy on Undergraduate Retention." Journal of Engineering Education 103. 4 (2014): 599-624. Print.
Raelin, J. A., et al. "The Effect of Cooperative Education on Change in Self-efficacy Among Undergraduate Students: Introducing Work Self-efficacy." Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships 45. 2 (2011): 110-125. Web.
Raelin, Joe, et al. "The effect of cooperative education on change in self-efficacy among undergraduate students: introducing work self-efficacy." Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships 45. 2 (2011): 17-35. Web.
Invited Article/Publication
Bailey, Margaret B., et al. "Final Outcomes Report: Rochester Institute of Technology: Advance RIT." NSF ADVANCE Program. (2019). Web.
Mason, Sharon, et al. "Institutional Transformation at a Large Private Technical University: Reporting on the Accomplishments of a Combined Data Driven Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach." IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings. (2014). Print.
Muckel, Ryan and Margaret Bailey. "Combining Thermodynamics and Public Policy: Exploring the Benefits of this Alternative Instructional Method." IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings. (2014). Print.
Full Length Book
Moran, Michael, et al. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. 9 ed. Hobokin, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018. Print.
Moran, Michael, et al. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. 9 ed. Hobokin, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2018. Web.
Moran, Michael J., et al. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics. 8 ed. New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014. Print.
Invited Paper
Raelin, Joseph A., et al. "The Effect of Cooperative Education, Contextual Support, and Self-Efficacy on Male and Female Student Retention." ASEE Conference Proceedings. (2014). Print.
National/International Competition Award Winner
Raelin, Joe, et al. Cooperative Education and Internship Association (CEIA). Tyler Award. Chicago, IL, 2012.
Resiberg, Rachelle, et al. American Society of Engineering Education. 2012 Best Overall Conference Paper Award. Atlanta, GA, 2012.
Bailey, Margaret, et al. American Society of Engineering Education. Finalist for the Women in Engineering Division Best Paper Award. Vancouver, BC, 2011.
Bailey, Margaret. American Society of Engineering Education. Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Best Paper Award. Vancouver, BC, 2011.
Published Book
Moran, M., H. Shapiro, D. Boettner, and M. Bailey. Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 7th Edition. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2010. Print. É 
Published Article
George, E., M. Bailey and W. Domigan. “Health monitoring methodology based on exergetic analysis for building mechanical systems.” Energy: The International Journal, 35.3 (2010):1216—1223. Web. "  «
Canfield, E., M. Bailey, and W. Domigan. “Creation of an exergetic based fault detection and diagnosismethodology for automotive carbon dioxide air conditioning systems.” InternationalJournal of Applied Thermodynamics, 13.1 (2010): 1-8. Web. "  «
Reisberg, R., M. Bailey, J. Raelin, D. Whitman, C. Burger, and J.Hamann. “The effect of gender on supportand self-efficacy and self-efficacy in undergraduate engineering programs.” 2010ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition,20-23 June 2010. n.p. Web. É  «
Domigan, W., and M. Bailey. “Comparative thermodynamic performance of a cogeneration power plant using plant operational data.” ECOS 2010: International Conference on Efficiency, Costs, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems, 14-17 June 2010. n.p. Web. " «

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MECE-110
Thermodynamics I
3 Credits
A basic course introducing the classical theory of thermodynamics. Applications of the first law of thermodynamics are used to introduce the student to thermodynamic processes for closed and open systems. The Clausius and Kelvin-Planck statements of the second law are then correlated with the concept of entropy and enthalpy to investigate both real and reversible processes and the thermodynamic properties of pure substances. These techniques are then used to evaluate thermodynamic cycles for a variety of applications in power generation and refrigeration. Students are then introduced to techniques to improve thermal efficiency of these cycles such as reheat, regeneration, and co-generation.
MECE-348
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3 Credits
This course introduces students to contemporary technologies in a specific field of mechanical engineering. In the process of exploring these technologies, the course teaches and applies skills related to communication, economic analysis, ethical analysis, and explores the positive and negative effects of technologies on our society and environment. Specific attention is focused on current events both domestically and internationally.
MECE-352
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3 Credits
Advanced design and analysis of gas and vapor power cycles, including co-generation and combined cycles, as well as vapor compression and air-conditioning cycles using concepts of exergy based on the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics and the field of thermo-economics. Emphasis is also placed on determining entropy generation and irreversibility within fossil fuel combustion processes using chemical energy.
MECE-733
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3 Credits
This course, Sustainable Energy Management, provides an overview of mechanical systems within energy intensive applications such as power plants, automobiles, and buildings with an emphasis on advanced thermodynamic analyses of sub-systems which possess the most visible energy signature in terms of energy usage, energy inefficiency, thermoeconomic costing, and exergy destruction. Fundamentals of system operation are explored as well as various sustainability measures. In addition, the interrelationship between energy intensive applications and public policy instruments and strategies are examined. Students will explore methods by which engineers evaluate energy-intensive systems to assess alignment with sustainability and communicate findings to inform the public policy process cycle.

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