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Eric N. Wiebe, Ph. D
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Research Interests
A primary research interest is in the use of graphics as a tool for communicating and learning scientific and technical information. Application in this research area includes:
- Exploring the cognitive basis of learning via multimedia instructional materials.
- Evaluating technology used as a vehicle for communication and learning technical, engineering and scientific information.
- Promoting graphics literacy and the application of scientific visualization in secondary and post-secondary education.
Related to this research activity is the design and evaluation of instructional materials, especially the interaction with learners and the medium of delivery.
Education
1996 PhD, Ergonomics, Psychology, North Carolina State University
1987 MA, Industrial Design, North Carolina State University, School of Design
1982 BA, Chemistry, Duke University
Academic and Related Professional Experience
2003-Present Associate Professor, Dept. of Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education. College of Education, North Carolina State University
1997-2003 Assistant Professor, Graphic Communications, Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education. North Carolina State University
1996-97 Interim Director, Planning and Operations, College of Education and Psychology, North Carolina State University
1989-97 Lecturer, Graphic Communications, College of Education and Psychology, North Carolina State University
1987-89 Software Developer, Land Development Laboratory, Inc., Raleigh, NC
Research Support
- May 2005-April 2008. Co-PI and evaluator on an interdisciplinary NSF Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement grant, entitled An Interactive Approach to Formal Languages and Automata with JFLAP . PI is Susan H. Rodger (Duke University, Computer Science). $350,000 over three years.
- Febuary 2003-January 2006. PI on a grant from the GlaxoSmithKline Foundation entitled Transforming the Teaching of Science . Value of the grant: $1,000,000.
- January 2003-December 2004. Co-PI on a grant from NSF-HER/DUE-CCLI-EMD, entitled LabWrite: Improving written, graphic, and oral communication skills of undergraduates in scientific laboratory classes . Value of the grant: $487,000.
- July 2002-June 2005. Co-PI on a grant from from NSF-HER/ESIE-IMD, titled Visualization in Technology Education (VisTE). Value of the grant: $923,645.
- February 2000 - March 2001. Co-PI on a grant from NSF-HER/DUE-CCLI-EMD, titled LabWrite: Instructional Modules Utilizing the Lab Report. Value of the grant: $87,260.
- September 1999 - August 2002. Senior Faculty on a grant from Dept. of Education (DOE), titled MentorNet: A Consortium of NC IHEs, School Systems, and Teachers Partnering to Prepare Future Teachers to become Proficient, Critical Users of Instructional Technology. Value of the grant: approximately $1,000,000.
- July 1998- June 2000 Co-PI of a grant titled Scientific and Technical Visualization Curriculum Development and Dissemination Tech Prep grant through the State Dept. of Public Instruction, State of North Carolina and Guildford Co. Schools. Value of the grant: $150,000.
- July 1998- June 1999 Principal Investigator of grant titled CAD/PDM Strategies In The Furniture Industry: Application Of Research through the Furniture Manufacturing and Management Center, NCSU. Value of the grant: $29,718.
- July 1997- June 1998 Principal Investigator of grant titled An Intranet PDM Toolset for the Furniture Industry through the Furniture Manufacturing and Management Center, NCSU. Value of the grant: $29,718.
- July 1996- June 1998 Consultant and member of the steering committee of a grant titled Scientific and Technical Visualization Curriculum for High Schools Tech Prep grant through the State Dept. of Public Instruction, State of North Carolina. Value of the grant: $270,000.
- July 1996- June 1997 Principal Investigator of grant titled Assessment of CAD and Product Data Management Tools in the Furniture Industry through the Furniture Manufacturing and Management Center, NCSU. Value of the grant: $24,629.
- July 1995 - June 1996 Principal Investigator of grant titled Product Information Integration Through CAD in the Furniture Industry through the Furniture Manufacturing and Management Center, NCSU. Value of the grant: $25,629.
- July 1994 - June 1995 Principal Investigator of grant titled Assessment of Current Trends in Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing in the Furniture Industry through the Furniture Manufacturing and Management Center, NCSU. Value of the grant: $14,948.
Current Courses
- GC120, Fundamentals of Graphics
- GC450, Advanced CAD/D
- GC496, Technical Illustration
- EMS594, Scientific Visualization
- EMS620, Computer Interface Prototyping and Evaluation
- TED532, Current Trends and Issues in Technical Graphics Education
