Engineering

Apr 27, 2022

Megan Patberg Morin ’16MED, ’22PHD: ‘I Try to Provide as Many Opportunities as Possible for Female Students and Others Who Have Felt Like Underdogs in the Field of Engineering’

When she was younger, Megan Patberg Morin ’16MED, ’22PHD said she felt like engineering was not for her. So, when she stepped into the classroom, she made it her mission… 

Jan 28, 2021

Assistant Teaching Professor Nolan Fahrer Receives International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s Emerging Leader Distinction

Nolan Fahrer ‘09MS, ‘19EDD, an assistant teaching professor of technology, engineering, and design education at the NC State College of Education, has been recognized by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s (ITEEA) Emerging Leader Recognition Program. 

Aug 20, 2020

Ask the Expert: Why is it Important to Introduce Engineering Concepts to K-12 Students? To Help Develop ‘Habits of Mind They Can Use for the Rest of Their Life,’ Says Assistant Professor Tamecia Jones

Most students understand careers like doctors and firefighters at an early age, so why shouldn’t K-12 educators model and teach about a career as an engineer as well? Assistant Professor Tamecia Jones, Ph.D. explains why it is important to introduce engineering concepts to K-12 students. 

Aug 13, 2020

Award-winning Paper Co-authored by Professor and STEM Education Department Head Aaron Clark Demonstrates Success of Modules Developed through NSF Grant

Aaron Clark, Ph.D., head of the Department of STEM Education and a professor of technology, engineering, and design education at the NC State College of Education, is working to improve the success of engineering students and educators through research that resulted in two award-winning articles published over the past two years. 

Nov 26, 2018

Technology, Engineering and Design Students Earn Awards in Regional Competitions

Undergraduate students in NC State College of Education’s Technology, Engineering and Design Education program had two Top 3 finishes in competitions at the Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association Eastern Regional Conference. 

Nov 28, 2017

13 Technology, Engineering and Design Students Place in Regional Competitions

Undergraduate students in the Technology, Engineering and Design Education program had four Top 3 finishes in competitions at the Technology and Engineering Educator’s regional conference, including winning the Problem Solving competition. 

Aug 18, 2017

New NSF-Funded Project to Improve Student Experiences in STEM

Professor Aaron C. Clark is the co-principal investigator for a project addressing the shortcomings of introductory STEM courses at universities to support the retention, success and engagement of STEM students.