Walk with Wente: Erin Henslee

President Wente walks and talks with Henslee about her cell research and her collaborations across departments and schools. They discuss the importance of the “liberal arts engineer” at Wake Forest and Henslee’s belief in both the philosophy of yes and the fearless pursuit of knowledge.

More about Erin Henslee:

Assistant Professor, Engineering

A founding member of the Wake Forest engineering faculty, Erin Henslee’s research spans biomedical engineering, e-sports and STEM education. She works to address gaps in our knowledge of red blood cells, helping to put together the puzzle around related problems, such as malaria, anemia and cardiovascular diseases. Henslee’s efforts in STEM education have been rewarded with fellowships and funding.

View Dr. Henslee’s Faculty Profile
Erin Henslee

Research Highlights

Three Wake Forest faculty win NSF CAREER Awards

The awards are the NSF’s most prestigious for junior faculty and are intended to provide a foundation for a lifetime of scientific leadership that integrates research and education.

Hands-on research makes a real-world difference

View photos of Henslee’s work with a student doing undergraduate research.

Two faculty receive prestigious Engineering Unleashed Fellowships

Learn more about why Henslee was recognized for her contributions to engineering pedagogy and entrepreneurship.

Engineering professors don’t miss a beat during remote learning

Find out how Henslee and her colleagues worked to keep students engaged.

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