Biography
Mais Kayyali is the Associate Director for the Center for Development, Support, and Success in Engineering and Computing (CDSSEC) at Florida International University’s College of Engineering & Computing (CEC). She holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in hospitality management and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Engineering and Computing Education at FIU. Her research centers on mentorship, institutional support systems, student transitions, and the experiences of part-time and nontraditional learners in engineering and computing education.
Prior to joining CDSSEC, Mais led the Graduate Education, Admissions, and Recruitment (GEAR) team in CEC’s Office of the Dean and provided administrative support to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. She has also served as Program Coordinator and Coordinator of Administrative Services in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) and as Program Assistant in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (CEE).
In addition, Mais collaborates closely with Andres Tremante, CDSSEC's Senior Director, as a co-principal investigator on initiatives and grant-funded projects.