Dr. Missi Stec brings nearly 20 years of experience as a faculty member in diverse academic roles. Her work seamlessly integrates her passion for technology with a commitment to enhancing the student experience in nursing education. A recognized leader in her field, Dr. Stec has earned several prestigious fellowships: a 2015 Fellow of the American College of Nurse Midwives, a 2017 Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, and a 2022 Academy of Nursing Education Fellow, in recognition of her groundbreaking work in technology integration in nursing education. Internationally renowned for her innovative pedagogical strategies in online learning, Dr. Stec’s research focuses on the use of technology to enhance teaching and learning. Her mixed-methods research project, Exploring Adaptation to a Curriculum Delivered via iPad, was grant funded and has resulted in multiple published studies on integrating technology into nursing curricula. Her recent research examines faculty confidence in using structured development programs to integrate technology effectively into teaching and learning environments. As a 2015 Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), Dr. Stec has worked collaboratively to create a variety of resources that support meaningful technology integration across disciplines.

Dr. Stec holds a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University, and both a Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University. She is also the author of Midwife Notes and the host of the “EngagED Midwife Podcast.” In addition to her academic work, she practices as an attending nurse-midwife in Nashville, TN.