I support the synergy between research and teaching through the use of active and collaborative teaching methods within my courses. These methods actively engage students in the learning process and are proven to provide an enhanced learning experience. Also, I believe that active engagement is a key for fostering a research mentality. I am committed to improving engineering education by developing, using, and disseminating innovative teaching methods.
My courses can be found in the U of A Blackboard system.
Recent Awards for Teaching Related Activities
• 2013, University of Arkansas Charles and Nadine Baum Teaching Award
• 2013, Elected into University of Arkansas Teaching Academy
• 2011-12, John L. Imhoff College of Engineering Outstanding Teacher Award
• 2010, College of Engineering Outstanding Teacher Award Industrial Engineering
• 2009, Voted Best IE Teacher by IE Students
• 2008, College of Engineering Outstanding Teacher Award Department of Industrial Engineering
• 2007, Voted Best IE Teacher by IE Students
• 2005, UA Associated Student Government and Student Alumni Board Outstanding Teacher Nominee
• 2003, Outstanding Mentor, University of Arkansas
• 2002, College of Engineering Outstanding Teacher Award Department of Industrial Engineering
• 2002, Listed in Who’s Who in Engineering Education
• 2002, Winner of University of Arkansas Baum Teaching Enhancement Grant, $1000
• 2001, Nominated for and attended University of Arkansas Teaching Retreat
• 2001, UA Associated Student Government and Student Alumni Board Outstanding Teacher Nominee
• 1999, USENIX Undergraduate Student Research Project Award, $14,080
• 1998, University of Virginia Lilly Teaching Fellow, $7000 award
• 1998, Nominated for University Outstanding Teaching Award University of Virginia
• 1998, Winner of UVA Systems Engineering Capstone Design Competition
• 1998, Selected for NSF Workshop on Teaching Simulation to Computer Science Majors, $700 Award