2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

1. Mr. Benjamin James Call Utah State University [biography]

   Benjamin Call graduated with his Masters of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (Aerospace Emphasis) in 2006 from Utah State University. After working nearly eight years for NAVAIR, he has returned to pursue at PhD in Engineering Education at Utah State University where he received the Presidential Doctoral Research Fellowship to support his studies. His research interests range from sophomore-level engineering curricula to project-based teamwork and encouraging student entrepreneurship.

2. Dr. Wade H. Goodridge Utah State University [biography]

   Wade Goodridge, Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology Education at Utah State University, has taught Solid Modeling, CAD, Introductory Electronics, Surveying, Statics, Assessment and Evaluation, and Introductory Engineering courses at Utah State University. Goodridge has been teaching for the Utah State College of Engineering for more than 15 years. He holds dual B.S degrees in industrial technology education and civil engineering from Utah State University, as well as an M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Utah State University. His research interests include metacognitive processes and strategies involved in engineering design using solid modeling, spatial thinking, and conceptual and procedural knowledge interplay in novice engineering students.

3. Christopher Green Utah State University [biography]

   Christopher Green is a senior in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program, with an Aerospace Emphasis and a minor in Computer Science. He plans to finish his undergrad in Dec. 2015, and continue to earn his MS in Aerospace Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering Education. In addition to school, he researches common misconceptions students struggle with in engineering and develops ways to overcome them. After graduation, his career goals include working in the industry of unmanned aerial vehicles and improving training processes within engineering companies. His hobbies include ballroom dance, violin, board games, and outdoors. Additionally, he enjoys teaching others, especially engineering, math, and dance. He was raised in Highland, UT as the fourth of six children and values a close relationship with family.

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