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Professional
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Conferences
& Meetings Attended
Office of the Provost / Academic Affairs
Dixon Hall 304,
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web page: workforce.cup.edu/komacek
Ed. D., Technology
Education,
Dissertation: Consequence
of Implementing the
Advisor: Dr. David McCrory
M. Ed., Industrial
Education,
B. S., Industrial Arts,
Interim Associate Provost & Vice-President, Academic Affairs, California University of Pennsylvania, 2009-present
Professor, California University of Pennsylvania, Technology Education program, graduate and undergraduate degrees with primary emphasis in transportation, manufacturing and professional courses, 1987-present
Chair, Department of Applied Engineering and Technology, California University of Pennsylvania, one graduate program, five bachelors degree programs, four associate degree programs, 600 students and 22 faculty, annual operating budget in excess of $2.4 million, 1996-2009
Adjunct Associate
Professor,
West Virginia University, training associate field supervisor for the
Technology Education
Demonstration Project, 1991-92
Curriculum Associate, Monongalia County
Schools,
Assistant Professor,
Teaching Assistant,
Project Director,
Robotics Technology
Workforce Leadership Project, California University of Pennsylvania subcontract with The
Technology Collaborative in the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic
Development-funded 2+2+2 Workforce Leadership Grant; responsible for project management,
budgeting, faculty and curriculum development coordination, articulation efforts,
and grant
proposal development activities, $307,000 over five years, 2005 - present
Principal Investigator and Project Director, Advanced Manufacturing: Establishing Foundations for Education and Career Pathways from Middle School through College, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, a project funded by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education Program under Grant No. DUE-0603367, responsible for project management and coordination, budget, marketing, and overall project operations, $810,000 over four years, July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2010
Project Co-Director, F1 in Schools Equipment Implementation, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, a project funded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance, secured equipment funding for two school districts, funded for $43,835, February 15, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Project Co-Director, Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology Implementation, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, a project funded by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation, responsible for project management, budget, marketing, and operations, two projects funded during Spring 2007, $50,000, February 15, 2007 - August 30, 2007
Project Co-Director, STEPS Academies, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, a project funded by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation, responsible for project management, budget, marketing, and operations, four camps during Summer 2007, $50,000, January 19 - August 30, 2007
Project Director, Robotics and Rapid Prototyping Workforce Leadership Project, California University of Pennsylvania subcontract from the Precision Manufacturing Institute in the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development-funded 2+2+2 Workforce Leadership Grant; responsible for project management, budgeting, faculty and curriculum development coordination, articulation efforts, and grant proposal development activities, $6,000 in Year 1, $17,500 in Year 2, $6,600 in Year 3; Spring 2006 - July 31, 2009
Project Evaluator, Pennsylvania Collaborative for Applied Nanotechnology, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education pilot testing and implementation of an organic light emitting diode nanotechnology curriculum module, funded by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, $113,000, Fall 2006 - December, 2007
Co-Site Facilitator,
Governor's Institute for Technology Education, coordinated and managed
the site requirements for the Institute, which was funded by the Pennsylvania Department
of Education and enhanced the knowledge and skills of 100 technology education and
elementary teachers in the state of
Project Evaluator, Pennsylvania
Collaborative for Applied Nanotechnology, Pennsylvania State System of Higher
Education pilot testing and implementation of nanotechnology curriculum modules, funded by
the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, $200,000, Fall 2005 -
Spring 2006
Project Director,
Nanofabrication
Manufacturing Technology Partnership, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
subcontract with Penn State University; responsible for project management, budgeting,
curriculum coordination, articulation efforts, faculty professional development
coordination, grant proposal development activities, funded by the National Science
Foundation and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, $450,000 over two years, Fall 2003 – Fall
2005
Co-Site Facilitator,
Governor’s Institute
for Technology Education, coordinated and managed
the site requirements for the institute, which was funded by the Pennsylvania Department
of Education and enhanced the knowledge and skills of 100 technology education and
elementary teachers in the state of
Faculty Coordinator,
Nanofabrication
Manufacturing Technology Partnership, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Subcontract with Penn State University; coordinated curriculum and faculty professional
development activities among State System universities, $260,000 over two years, 2001-03
Evaluation Liaison,
Collaborative for
Excellence in Teacher Preparation in Pennsylvania, California University of
Pennsylvania, five-year, $5 million project funded by the National Science Foundation for
the 14 universities of the State System of Higher Education to improve teacher
preparation, 2000-02
Team Leader,
Collaborative for
Excellence in Teacher Preparation in Pennsylvania, California University of
Pennsylvania, worked as a member of the State System collaborative to develop the grant
project proposal, which was funded by the National Science Foundation, 1997-2000
Member, Development Team, Technology in
Teacher Preparation Program, Link to Learn-funded project at California University of
Pennsylvania for $330,000, focusing on the integration of technology into science and
technology education courses and through inservice activities, 1999-2000
Member, ProShare
Teleconferencing Project Team, Telecommunications and Information Infrastructure
Assistance Program (TIIAP),
Assistant Director, Teacher.Training@Microsoft
Project Team,
Coordinator,
Appalachian
Technology Education Consortium, Professional Development and Resource Center,
California University of Pennsylvania, (US Department of Education-funded Technology
Education Demonstration Project), 1990-92
Community College of Allegheny County Advisory Board for Engineering Technology, serving as an invited Member of the advisory board, Fall 2002 – present
Pennsylvania Department of Education, served as a Member of the Standards Aligned System (SAS) Committee for Technology Education, 2008-09
Governor’s Institute for Technology Education,
Pennsylvania Department of Education, served as Member of the
Planning Team for
the Institute, which enhanced the knowledge and skills of 100 technology education and
elementary teachers in the state of
Adventures in Technology Teacher Professional Development Modules, Catalyst Connection & Pittsburgh Technology Council, served as Member of a Development Team for the modules, Summer 2007
Pennsylvania Department of Education, served as a Reviewer for the bachelor's degree in Technology Education and the master's degree in Technology Education Supervisor programs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania, March, 2006
84 Lumber Education
Roundtable,
served as a Member of the roundtable meeting at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort to
address workforce development needs for the company,
Educational Testing
Service,
served as a Reviewer for the Praxis Technology Education Test, December, 2003
Fort LeBoeuf School District,
TECHKnow Project, serving as a Member of
the Curriculum Module Writing Team for the project funded by the National Science
Foundation and operated in conjunction with the national Technology Student Association
(TSA), wrote an instructional module for the TSA Transportation Challenge Competitive
Event, Summer, 2001 and Summer, 2002
Science, Technology, Environment and Ecology Assessment
Advisory Committee, served as a Member of the Advisory Committee charged with
providing the Pennsylvania Department of Education advice, expertise and assistance in
developing a science, technology, environment and ecology assessment process for
Governor’s Institute for Technology Education,
Pennsylvania Department of Education, served as the Independent Evaluator
for the institute, which enhanced the knowledge and skills of 100 technology education and
elementary teachers in the state of
State System of Higher
Education Science and Technology Institutes Project Development Team, served as a Consultant
to the team that will conducted an implementation study and prepared a plan to identify
and develop resources to significantly improve the System's ability to offer programs and
prepare students in science and technology education by providing instruction, research
and service opportunities in these disciplines, visited Rochester Institute of Technology
(January 23-26, 2001) and University of Wisconsin-Stout (February 28-April 1, 2001),
2000-2001
State System Task Force
on Science, Advanced Technology, Workforce Development and Implementation Research, served as Consultant
to task force, developed a briefing paper on the status of science, advanced technology,
workforce development, implementation research and their curricular implications for the
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Summer 1998
Pennsylvania Department of Education,
West Greene School District, Waynesburg, PA, served as a Curriculum Consultant, made recommendations
on the district's plans for a new Introduction to Engineering course, January 1998 (with
John Thompson and Richard Hart)
Charleroi Area School District,
Southeast Greene High School,
Pennsylvania Department of Education,
West Alleghany High
School,
served as a Curriculum Consultant, conducted curriculum and laboratory facility
review, made recommendations for a prototyping lab, January 1994
Gateway Area School
District,
National Technology
Transfer Center, Division of Education and
Training,
Oregon Museum of Science
and Industry, provided Consultant
services and technical assistance on the design of interactive exhibits for the
museum’s Engineering for Kids program,
Summer 1992
Cabell County School
District,
served as a Curriculum Consultant to review curriculum and design new laboratory
facilities for the high school, June 1992, with G. Bolyard
North Potter School
District,
served as a Curriculum Consultant to review a curriculum and facility renovation
plan including recommendations for utilities, furniture, and instructional equipment,
April-May 1992, with M. Doyle
Carmichaels Area School
District,
served as a Consultant to teachers and district administrators on the
characteristics of technology education,
Blackhawk Area School
District,
served as a Curriculum Consultant to review the industrial arts program, analyze
program strengths and weaknesses, and suggest plans for implementation of technology
education, March 1992
PA Department of Education Student Outcomes Committee
for Science and Technology, invited to serve as a Member of the committee,
Davis Publications,
Project TECH, California University
of Pennsylvania; served as a Developer of in-service materials, including content
outlines, objectives, and instructional activities faculty professional development in
technology education, May-June, 1990
How to Focus on the T&E of STEM, 2010 Southwest Regional STEM Conference, Penn State Beaver, Monaca, PA, February 3, 2010
STEM Smart PA Activities Lead to National Recognition, Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 5, 2009 (with Carol Adukaitis and Barry David)
Technology Education Teachers in Demand, Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 5, 2009
STEM Smart PA Project Achieves National Recognition, Conference on Integrated Learning, Penn Stater Conference Center & Hotel, November 3, 2009 (with Carol Adukaitis)
Technology Activities that Create "Buzz" and Engage Students, Pennsylvania Career & Technical Education Conference, Seven Springs, June 25, 2009
Robotics Workforce Leadership Project, Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Symposium, Penn State University, June 9, 2009
STEM Learning for Workforce Pathways, Central Pennsylvania STEM Network Advisory Board, Penn State University, May 1, 2009
Successful STEM Activities that Recruit Students for High Priority Occupations, Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow: An Education & Workforce Symposium, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, February 11, 2009 (with Carol Adukaitis & Lori Smith-Mitchell)
Student-Center STEM Activities that Attract Females and Minorities and Create 'buzz' in the Classroom, 2008 Integrated Learning Conference, Penn State University, November 13, 2008 (with Carol Adukaitis and Phil DiFilippo)
Generating 'buzz' with STEM Activities, 2008 Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 7, 2008 (with Carol Adukaitis and Phil DiFilippo)
Advanced Manufacturing: Establishing Foundations for Education and Career Pathways Showcase Presentation during the 2008 NSF ATE Principal Investigators Conference, Omni Shoreham Hotel & Convention Center, Washington, DC, October 31, 2008
2+2+2 Robotics Technology Workforce Project Poster Session Presentation during the 2008 Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Symposium, Penn Stater Hotel & Convention Center, Penn State University, June 25, 2008
Manufacturing a Workforce 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, June 24, 2008 (with Carol Adukaitis)
Steps Along a Robotics Technology Career Pathway, 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, June 24, 2008 (with David Landis, Carol Adukaitis, & Robin Shoop)
STEM Activities that Create "Buzz", Pennsylvania Partners Conference, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, May 9, 2008 (with Carol Adukaitis & Lori Smith-Mitchell)
Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania: A NSF ATE Project, International Technology Education Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, February 21, 2008
Successful STEM Activities that Create "Buzz" for Students, Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow: An Education and Workforce Development Symposium, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, February 5-6, 2008 (with Carol Adukaitis)
Advanced Manufacturing in PA Project, 2007 Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 9, 2007 (with Carol Adukaitis and Josh Cramer)
Robotics Projects at California University, 2007 Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 8, 2007 (with Mike Donohoe, Mike Amrhein, and Jeff Sumey)
STEM- Where the Jobs Are, 2007 Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 9, 2007
Successful School-Based and Work-Based STEM Activities that Create 'Buzz' for Students, Conference on Integrated Learning: The School-to-Career Connection, Penn Stater Conference Center, November 6, 2007 (with Carol Adukaitis)
Recruiting and Retaining Students in Advanced Manufacturing Careers Using STEM Activities that Create "Buzz", National Science Foundation ATE Principal Investigators Conference, Washington, D.C., October 19, 2007 (with Carol Adukaitis, Beth Ann Haas, John Sandrene & Lori Smith-Mitchell)
2+2+2 Robotics Technology Workforce Development, Robotics Educators Conference, Butler County Community College, Butler, PA, August 16, 2007 (with Carol Adukaitis, Randy Bish, Dave Landis & Mike Dischner)
Building Upon Our Success - What Lies Ahead for the Region? Member of the K-12 Education Panel Discussion, Pittsburgh STEM Summit 2007, Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA, August 15, 2007
Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania Contributes to STEM Development Pittsburgh STEM Summit 2007, Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA, August 15, 2007 (with Carol Adukaitis)
National Science Foundation Project - Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Career & Technical Education Conference, Seven Springs Mountain Resort, June 28, 2007 (with John Sandrene & Dan Ference)
Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania - Project Activities, National Visiting Committee Meeting, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Harrisburg, PA, June 1, 2007
2+2+2 Robotics Technology Program, McKeesport Area Technology Center Executive Advisory Meeting, May 18, 2007
Advanced Manufacturing: Establishing Foundations for Education and Career Pathways from Middle School through College PA Partners 23rd Annual Conference: The Road to Success: Partnerships Make the Difference, Hershey, PA, May 9, 2007 (with Lori Smith-Mitchell & Carol Adukaitis)
Research Projects in Technology - Academic Excellence Day 2007, California University of Pennsylvania, May 1, 2007
Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania NSF ATE Project - Focusing on College and Career Success: An Education and Workforce Development Symposium, Hershey, PA, February 27, 2007 (with Beth Ann Haas, Lori Smith-Mitchell, John Sandrene)
California University in the High School Proposal, presented to the PASSHE Presidents Council, Harrisburg, PA, February 7, 2007 (with Angelo Armenti, Barb Crofcheck, Sean Madden, Deb Grubb, Laura Tuennerman)
Establishing Foundations for Education and Career Pathways in Advanced Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Career Collaborative Winter Meeting, Westinghouse Technology Center, Monroeville, PA, February 8, 2007 (with Carol Adukaitis, John Sandrene, Dan Ference)
2+2+2 Robotics Workforce Leadership Project presentation during the Fifteenth Annual Conference on Integrated Learning: The School-to-Career Connection, Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Penn State University, November 6, 2006 (with Kathryn Bamberger, Dave Landis, and Julia Stewart)
Advanced Manufacturing - Career Pathways presentation during the 2006 Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 3, 2006 (with Carol Adukaitis and Barry David)
2+2+2 Robotics Workforce Leadership Project presentation during the 2006 Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 2, 2006 (with Carol Adukaitis, Randy Bish, and Mike Dischner)
2006 Governor's Institute for Technology Education (GITE) presentation during the 2006 Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Conference, Camp Hill, PA, November 2, 2006 (with Dan Engstrom and Katherine Weber)
Identifying Programs, Methods, and Tools Students Need to Master STEM, chair/moderator for Roundtable #5 during STEM Talent Development Forum: Setting the State for U.S. Competitiveness through Science-Technology-Engineering-Math Education, Philadelphia, PA, June 27, 2006
Publishing an Article in The Technology Teacher, presentation during the 2006 International Technology Education Association Conference, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD, March 24, 2006
Robotics Education for Pennsylvania's Agile Robotics Technology Workforce, presentation during the Focusing on Quality in Education and Workforce Development, Hershey Convention Center, Hershey, PA, March 2, 2006
Articulation Agreements for Baccalaureate Degree Pathways in Nanotechnology, presentation during the Winter Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partners Conference, Nittany Lion Inn and Conference Center Hotel, University Park, PA, February 20, 2006
Nanotechnology-Related
Baccalaureate Degree Programs in the PA State System of Higher Education, presentation
during the Winter Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partners Conference, Nittany Lion Inn and Conference Center Hotel,
University
Park, PA, February 17, 2005
Pathways to PA State System of Higher Education
Bachelor Degree Programs for NMT Associate Degree Graduates, presentation during the Fall
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partners Conference, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, University
Park, PA, October 7, 2004
Technology
Education at California University of Pennsylvania, presentation
to 20 high school students from Philadelphia as part of the Cal U Philadelphia Summer
Academy, June 23, 2004
Nanotechnology Education in Pennsylvania,
presentation at The
Business of Nano: Pennsylvania Nanotechnology Conference,
Nanotechnology
Minor Proposal,
presentation to the State System of Higher Education Chief Academic Officers Meeting,
Dixon University Center, Harrisburg, PA, March 12, 2004
Upper Division
Undergraduate Nanotechnology Education, Served as Moderator on a
Panel Presentation by Anura Goonewardene, Lock Haven University; Martha Aynardi, Penn
State Berks Lehigh Valley College; and Nancy Herron, Penn State University during the Nanofabrication
Manufacturing Technology Partners Conference, Penn
Stater Conference Center Hotel, University Park, PA, March 8, 2004
Bachelor Degree Program
Pathways in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Universities, presentation at
Leadership in Nanotechnology in Education: 6th
Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology
Partnership, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, October16, 2003
NMT Funding and Program
Development for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education: Presentation to the PA-Collaborative on Applied
Nanotechnology, presentation at the
Leadership in Nanotechnology in Education: 6th
Annual Conference of the Pennsylvania Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology
Partnership, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, October16, 2003
Applied Engineering and
Technology: History, Degree Programs and
Facilities,
presentation to the Washington County Manufacturers Association Meeting, California University, California, PA, October 2,
2003
NMT Bachelor Degree
Pathways in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, presentation at the Nanotechnology
Undergraduate Education Upper Division Programs Meeting, Nittany Lion Inn, Penn State University,
California University, August 27, 2003
Nanofabrication Degree Programs, served as
moderator for a panel presentation during the Pennsylvania
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership Winter Conference, Penn Stater Conference
Center Hotel, Penn State University, February 23-25, 2003
Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology Concentrations in State System Baccalaureate Degree Programs, presentation
to the State System Chief Academic Officers Meeting,
Web-Supported and Email-Intensive
Instruction – Initial Impressions, poster
session for the Excellence and Electronic Learning portion of Academic Excellence Day
2002, California University of Pennsylvania,
Baccalaureate Degree Programs for
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology in the State System of Higher Education, Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology Partnership Conference,
Bachelor Degree Concentrations and
Transfer Options at State System Universities for Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology
Nanofabrication
Manufacturing Technology Partnership Conference,
Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology Bachelor Degree Concentration in Industrial Technology, Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology Conference, State System of Higher Education,
Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology Partnership Project, State System of Higher Education
Chief Academic Officers Meeting, Dixon University Center, December 7, 2001
Introduction to Effective Leadership
Qualities, Council
for Leadership Forum,
Technology Education Association of
Recruitment and Retention
Plan for Technology Education, International Technology
Education Association Conference, March, 1999, (with M.
Nowak)
Technology 21 and
Technology Education, Technology Education
Association of
Career Opportunities in
Applied
WANTED: Technology
Education Teachers, Technology Education Association of
Industry and Technology
Programs at California University, Technology Education
Association of Pennsylvania Conference, November 7, 1997, with M. Bronakowski, J.
Kallis & M. Nowak
Desktop Video
Conferencing, 30th Annual Spring
Conference, Department of Industry & Technology, California University of
Pennsylvania, April 10, 1997, with D. Arnold
Presenting the
Video Conferencing using
Intel ProShare. 29th Annual Spring Conference, Department of
Industry & Technology, California University of Pennsylvania, March 28, 1996, with J.
Kallis
TEAP’s High School
Curriculum Implementation Guide, Technology Education
Association of Pennsylvania Conference,
Transportation: A
Comprehensive Curriculum for Technology Education. International Technology
Education Association Conference,
Technology Education:
A Primer,
Presenting the
The Challenges of
Technology Education, EPT Banquet, Psi
Chapter,
Envisioneering Labs: Alternative Learning Environments for Technology
Education,
International Technology Education Association Conference, Kansas City, MO, March
21, 1994, with G. Bolyard & M. Doyle
Technology Education Job
Placement,
PA-TSA Regions 1 & 6 Leadership Conference,
Integrating
Transportation and Physical Science, Technology Education
Association of
Envisioneering Labs: Alternative Learning Environments for Technology
Education,
Technology Education Association of
An Innovative Problem Solving Laboratory Designed for
Conceptual Learning, International Technology Education Association Conference,
Concept-Based Modules
Integrating Technology, Math and Science, International
Technology Education Association Conference, Charolette, NC, April, 21, 1993
Lifting Forces from
Airfoils, International
Technology Education Association Conference, Technology Festival,
Technology Modules for
Teachers, Spring
Technology Conference, Department of Industry and Technology, California University of
Pennsylvania, April 15, 1993, with G. Hider
The Role of Technology
Education,
"New Minds for New Worlds" Seventh Regional Science, Technology, and Society
Symposium, Carnegie Museum of Art Theater, Pittsburgh, PA, March 5, 1993
Problem Solving in
Transportation, Technology Education
Association of
Instructional Modules to
Integrate Technology/Math/Science, Technology Education Association of
The Appalachian
Technology Education Consortium's Technology, Mathematics, and Science Modules, Technology Education
Association of
The Technological Problem
Solving Method Applied to Transportation, Technology Education
Symposium XIV,
Technology/Math/Science
Modules for Manufacturing and Construction, Spring Technology
Conference, Department of Industry and Technology,
ATEC Technology Education
Demonstration Project, International
Technology Education Association Conference, Minneapolis, MN, March 25, 1992, with G.
Cowles, P. DeVore, G. Bolyard, G. Hider, P. Kuforiji, B. Lubak, D. McCrory, K. Norwood, B.
Penfold, M. Roberts, & D. Tryon
Exploring Technology: A Useful Curriculum Guide from
Transition from
Industrial Arts to Technology Education, Technology Education
Association of
Lightwave Communication, Technology Education
Association of
Building and Analyzing
Beams, Trusses & Geodesic Domes, Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania
Conference, Camp Hill, PA November 8, 1991, with G. Hider, M. Roberts, G. Cowles, and
D. London
Problem Solving
Activities for Transportation, Technology Festival, Technology
Education Association of
Hands-On Activities for
Construction Technology,
Integrating Content:
Technology Education, Cooperating Teacher
Training Workshop,
Construction Activities, Technology Festival
- International Technology Education Association Conference,
Students Learn by Doing:
Innovative Activities for Your Classroom; Construction, Action Lab- International
Technology Education Association Conference,
Hands-On Activities for
Construction Technology, Technology Education
Association of
The Learning Environment
for Transportation Technology Education, Technology Education
Symposium XII: The Teaching and Learning
Environment, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT, November 2, 1990,
with G. Bolyard
Using the Exploring
Technology Curriculum Guide,
Concepts in Construction
Technology,
Action Lab - International Technology Education Association Conference,
Activities and Projects
for Technology Education: Transportation. Technology Festival -
International Technology Education Association Conference,
Meeting the Challenge of
Technology Education,
Editor, TEAP Journal, serving as editor for this quarterly publication, which is the official journal of the Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania, 1995-present
Komacek, S. A. & Adukaitis, C. (2008). Manufacturing a Workforce Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, June 22-25, 2008
Komacek, S. A., Landis, D., Adukaitis, C., & Shoop, R. (2008). Steps Along a Robotics Technology Career Pathway Proceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Conference, June 22-25, 2008
Komacek, S. A.; Adukaitis, C.; & Moore, C. (2007). Work Paths: NSF Project Recruits Students for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing Sectors Technology-Entrepreneurship-Quality, Volume 13, Number 5, 2007
Komacek, S. A.; Adukaitis, C.; David, B.; Moore, C.; & Agnew, S. (2007). National Science Foundation Project Recruits Students for Advanced Manufacturing Careers PA Manufacturer, Volume 5, Number 2, 2007
Komacek, S. A., (2007). STEM: Where the Jobs Are! TEAP Journal, Fall, 55(2)
Komacek, S. A., Adukaitis, C. & David, Barry (2006). PA Advanced Manufacturing Project TEAP Journal, Fall, 54(3)
Komacek, S. A., (1999). Wanted! Women in Technology! TEAP Journal, Summer, 47(2)
Komacek, S. A., &
McCade, J. (Eds.).
(1996).
Technology Awareness:
Technology Education in the Elementary School.
Komacek, S. A., &
Weymer, R. A. (Eds.).
(1995).
Technology Education:
A High School Level Performance-Based Curriculum Implementation Guide for
Komacek, S. A. (1995). Transportation Technology
Education. In Martin, E. (Ed.)
Foundations of Technology Education: 44th Yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher
Education.
Komacek, S. A. (1994). Construction in High
School Technology Education.
In Henak, R. & Wescott, J.
(Eds.) Construction
Technology Education: 43rd Yearbook of the
Council on Technology Teacher Education.
Komacek, S. A., &
Bolyard, G. (1993). The
technological problem-solving method applied to transportation. In Litowitz, L. & McCade,
J. (Eds.).
Proceedings
of Technology Symposium XIV: Teaching Content
versus Problem Solving.
Komacek, S. A. (1993).
Transportation
Activity Guide: Designing, Producing, Testing,
Analyzing.
Komacek, S. A. (1992). Marine Transport: Technology with Tradeoffs.
TIES Magazine. 4(5), 14-21.
Komacek, S. A.,
Komacek, S. A. (1992). The
Technology Education Systems Approach.
In
Gilberti, A. F. & Horton, A. C.,
(Eds.) Integrating Technology,
People and the Environment. (pp. 9-15).
Komacek, S. A. &
Wright, J. R., (Eds.) (1992). Transportation
in Technology Education: 41st Yearbook of the
Council on Technology Teacher Education.
Komacek, S. A. (1992). Transportation Technology Education: Rationale, Structure and Content. In Komacek, S. A., & Wright, J. R. (Eds.)
Transportation Technology Education: 41st Yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher
Education. (pp. 33-70).
Komacek, S. A., &
Bolyard, G. (1992). The Learning
Environment for Transportation Technology Education.
In Komacek, S. A., & Wright, J. R.
(Eds.)
Transportation Technology Education: 41st Yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher
Education. (pp. 223-240).
Komacek, S. A. (1992).
Production Technology.
Komacek, S. A., &
Gorman, P. S. (1992). Geodesic Domes: Integrating Mathematics with Technology Education,
The Technology Teacher,
51(7), 17-21,
Komacek, S. A. (1992). Teaching Transportation Technology,
School Shop:
Tech
Directions, 51(6), 15-17,
Komacek, S. A. (1992).
Teacher’s Resource Book for Production Technology,
Komacek, S. A. (1992). A Design Brief:
Vehicle Control, TEAP Journal, 40(1), 14-17, Technology Education
Association of
Komacek, S. A. (1991). Balloon Guideway System, in TEAP Curriculum
Committee.
Technology Education in
Komacek, S. A., Salvo, S.,
& Suppo, C. (1991). Systems Approach
Demonstration, in TEAP Curriculum Committee, Technology Education in
Komacek, S. A. (1991). Technology Education Demonstration Project,
LASER:
Newsletter
of the
Komacek, S. A. (1991).
California
University’s Technology Education Demonstration Project,
TEAP Journal, 39(2), May, Technology
Education Association of Pennsylvania
Served as module
development coordinator, editor and author on the following concept-based
technology/mathematics/science education instructional modules for the Appalachian
Technology Education Consortium’s U.S. Department of Education-funded Technology
Education Demonstration Project, 1990-1992:
Behavior of Spanning
Structures
Push vs. Pull Production
Lifting Forces from Airfoils
Statistical Process Control
Flight Control through
Surface Alterations
Magnetic Levitation Vehicles
Strength-to-Weight Ratios of
Geodesic Domes Acoustical Communication
through Lightwave Modulation
Komacek, S. A. (1991). Teacher’s
Resource Book for Manufacturing Technology,
Komacek, S. A. &
Bolyard, G. (1990). The Learning
Environment for Transportation Technology Education.
In Tracey, W. and Larkin, J. (Eds.). Proceedings
of Symposium XII: Technology Education: The Teaching and Learning Environment.
Komacek, S. A., Lawson, A.,
& Horton, A. (1990). Manufacturing Technology.
Komacek, S. A., Horton, A.,
Thompson, B., Wright, P. (1990).
Exploring Construction Systems: Designing, Engineering,
Building.
Komacek, S. A. (1990). Monorail Vehicles, In
Bolyard, G. (Ed.).
Komacek,
S. A., Pechart, R. & Hoffmann, D. (1990). A Tribute to Transportation,
In Lucy, J. H. (Ed.), Elementary School Technology
Education Classroom Activities: Packet 1.
Komacek, S. A. (1990).
Exploring Technology: Middle/Junior High School
Technology Education Curriculum Guide,
WORKSHOPS:
Making the Most of CollegeTransfer.net - completed a webinar offered by AcademyOne, January 14, 2010
Franklin-Covey 4 Disciplines of Execution - completed a one-day workshop offered by California University of Pennsylvania, January 12, 2010
Workforce Training for Deans & Managers - completed a one-day workshop offered by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, January 5, 2010
Blackboard Teaching and Learning Online Certification - completed a six-week certification workshop through Blackboard Incorporated, Fall 2009
PeopleAdmin Training - completed a one-day workshop, California University of Pennsylvania, September 4, 2009
Exploring Comprehensive Design and Product Lifecycle Management – completed a two-day workshop at Butler County Community College, June 16-17, 2009
Autodesk Boot Camp – organized a one-week workshop at California University for 25 high school teachers, June 2008 & 2009 (with Larry Horath)
Technology Design – completed a one-day workshop conducted by Engineering-by-Design during the International Technology Education Association Conference, March 25, 2009
LiveText Portfolio Assessment – completed a workshop conducted by the Secondary Education Department at California University, March 4, 2008
Engineering by Design Assessment – completed a one-day workshop at during the International Technology Education Association Conference, February 20, 2008
Making Money Presentations – organized a half-day workshop at California University with New Century Careers to train four graduate assistants to conduct hands-on presentations in regional middle schools, January 25, 2008
Employee Payroll & Benefits Self-Service Training– completed a workshop offered by the California University payroll department, January 15, 2008
Managing Your Grant's Deliverables, Schedule, and Budget– completed a one-day workshop offered during the NSF ATE Principal Investigators Conference, Washington, DC, October 17, 2007
CATTS Engineering by Design– facilitated a one-day workshop for 26 teachers, Allegheny County Intermediate Unit, South Park High School, October 8, 2007, with Bill Bertrand, PA Department of Education
F1 Teacher Training Workshop– facilitated a one-day workshop for six teachers in the Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania grant project, California University, January 19, 2007
Getting
Started: Principal Investigators Workshop – completed
a one-day workshop for principal investigators, National Science Foundation Advanced
Technological Education Conference,
Washington, DC, October
18
California
University in High School Summer Institute – conducted
a one-day institute for teachers approved for the Cal U in High School program,
Stamping Lithography and Self-Assembly Nano Modules – participated
in a workshop conducted by the Pennsylvania Collaborative for Applied Nanotechnology,
Shippensburg
DNA Self-Assembly and Brownian Motion Nano Modules – participated
in a workshop conducted by the Pennsylvania Collaborative for Applied Nanotechnology,
Implementing
Nanotechnology in the Secondary Classroom–participated
in a one-day workshop conducted by the Center for Nanotechnology Education and
Utilization, Penn
State University,
November 15
Manufacturing
Career Awareness –participated
in a half-day workshop conducted by the Advanced Manufacturing Career Collaborative,
Internship Workshop
– participated
in a workshop conducted by the California University Internship Office, California University,
Blackboard
I & II – participated
in an all-day workshop conducted by the California University Faculty Professional
Development Committee,
Implementing
Nano Modules – participated
in a workshop conducted by the Pennsylvania Collaborative for Applied Nanotechnology,
Workshop
for Transfers Students - conducted
a workshop for students during the Westmoreland County Community College Transfer Day,
Nu-Relm Web Page Content Management Training - completed
the training workshop conducted by California University Webmaster Christine Russell,
California
University in High School Summer Institute – conducted
a one-day institute for teachers approved for the Cal U in High School program,
Leadership
Institute - completed
the instituted conducted by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education,
Nanotechnology Workforce Development Focus Group - participated
in a three-hour meeting with Gary Evans and Michael Gulli, from ANGLE Technology Group,
who was hired by the PA Department of Community and Economic Development to create
a nanotechnology strategy for the state,
Prior
Learning Assessment - participated
in a two-hour introduction to the California University Prior Learning Assessment
program,
Educational
Conference - participated
in a half-day workshop on Chapter 354 and Admission to Teacher Education requirements that
was attended by regional community college representatives,
SAP
Training – completed
a one-hour workshop on using the SAP budget
system,
On-Course
Degree Audit Workshop –
completed a two-hour workshop on using the
On-Course Degree Audit system provided by Academic
Records,
Structure Design,
Engineering and Testing: Curriculum and
Instruction - conducted a one-day
workshop for 20 teachers on curriculum and instructional strategies for middle and high
school technology education courses focusing on structural design, engineering and
testing, University of Southern Maine Technology Teacher Enhancement Center,
September 27, 2002
Hands-on
Overview of Nanofabrication Processing
- participated
in a three-day workshop on nanofabrication manufacturing processing in the nanofabrication
clean-room facility, Penn State University,
Let’s Talk About
Overload
- completed a two-hour workshop on overload provided by Margaret Miller, Payroll,
Telecommunications Policy
Advisory Commission, Technical Education and Workforce Development Winter Summit -participated
in a one-day summit meeting by the City of Philadelphia
as part of the Nanotechnology/Biotechnology Focus Session, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, January 31, 2002
Faculty Workshop for
Continuous Program Improvement – completed a two-day workshop conducted by the Accreditation
Board for Engineering and Technology with the California University Electrical
Engineering Technology faculty and Eberly College of Science and Technology Dean,
Baltimore, Maryland, January 26-27, 2002
Structure Design,
Engineering and Testing: Curriculum and
Instruction - conducted a one-day
workshop for 20 teachers on curriculum and instructional strategies for middle and high
school technology education courses focusing on structural design, engineering and
testing, University of Southern Maine Technology Teacher Enhancement Center,
September 28, 2001
Effective Schools - participated
in a workshop conducted by William Daggett on effective schools, Summit Inn,
WebCT Workshop
– completed a one-day workshop on using WebCT software for online courses,
ProDesktop Modeling
Software Training
- coordinated a training session conducted by Dr. John Hutchinson,
Advanced FrontPage
Training – completed a two-day
training session on advanced concepts related to FrontPage web-publishing software at
Basic FrontPage Training – completed
a two-day training session on basic concepts related to FrontPage web-publishing software
at
Technology Education
Standards: How Should Teacher Education
Respond? -
participated in a training workshop conducted by the Council on Technology Teacher
Education at the International Technology Education Association Conference in
Atlanta, GA, March 24, 2001
Voice Mail Training - completed a training session focused
on implementing the new voice mail system at
SIS Training- completed two training sessions focused on implementing the new SIS registration
system at
Collaborative for
Excellence in Teacher
WebCT Training Workshop -
completed
a three-day workshop offered by California University on developing web-based
courses using WebCT software, Summer, 2000
CASE Workshop on
Fund-Raising for Academic Leaders - completed a one-day
workshop on fundraising conducted by the State System of Higher Education, Dixon
University Center, May 31, 2000
Franklin-Covey Seven
Habits of Highly Effective People Course - completed a 25-hour course on the
seven habits, Southpointe Center of California University, January, 1999
Dale Carnegie Leadership
Development Course - completed a
36-hour leadership development course,
ProShare Training
Workshop -
conducted an evening workshop for 20 educators on using Intel ProShare desktop
video teleconferencing equipment for educational teleconferencing, California
University of Pennsylvania,
Using Interactive Video
& Collaborative Computer Teleconferencing in the Learning Process - conducted a
three-day workshop for 16 teachers on using Intel ProShare desktop video teleconferencing
equipment for educational teleconferencing, Intermediate Unit I, August 11-14, 1997
and August 12-14, 1996 (with C. Nawalsky)
Construction Technology: Middle and High School Programs - conducted a
two-day workshop for 36 teachers on instructional strategies for middle and high school
construction technology education, Central Connecticut State University Technology
Teacher Enhancement Center, April 8, 1998, March 7-8, 1996 and March 2-3, 1995
Society of Automotive
Engineers A World in Motion Workshop - presented a description of the
role technology education could play in future curriculum development efforts of the Society
of Automotive Engineers, Pittsburgh, PA August 27, 1994
A Vision for Teacher
Education -
participated in a two-day forum conducted by the PA Vocational-Technical and
Technology Teacher Education Association,
Transition to Technology
Education
- conducted a half-day workshop for 15 teachers on the transition from industrial
arts to technology education, Venango County Education Conference,
Construction Technology: Integrating Math & Science - conducted a
two-day workshop for 36 teachers on instructional strategies for integrating math and
science with construction technology education, Central Connecticut State University
Technology Teacher Enhancement Center,
Math/Science/Technology
Learning Modules - conducted a one-day
workshop for 21 teachers on instructional modules developed by the Appalachian Technology
Education Consortium at California University of Pennsylvania Apollo-Ridge
Construction Technology: Curriculum and Instructional Activities - conducted a
two-day workshop for 36 teachers on instructional strategies for construction technology
education,
The Technological
Problem-Solving Method - conducted a
half-day workshop for 20 teachers on using the technological problem-solving method for
technology studies, Tech Prep & Project TECH In-service, California University,
Making the Transition
from Industrial Arts to Technology Education - conducted a
half-day workshop for 20 teachers, Tech Prep & Project TECH In-service,
Integrating Technology,
Math, and Science Education - conducted a
two-day workshop for 20 teachers on curriculum and instructional strategies for technology
education, Project LEARN,
Integrating Curriculum
with Technology - conducted a
one-day workshop for 20 teachers on using technology projects as the focus for integrative
curriculum and instruction, Frazier Middle School, Perryopolis, PA, December 1,
1992, with G. Hider
Implementing Technology
Education
- conducted a one-day workshop for 15 teachers on making the transition from
industrial arts to technology education, Allentown (PA) School District,
Implementing
Technology/Math/Science Modules - conducted a
one-day workshop for two teachers and two administrators on the use of the ATEC
instructional modules for technology education, Cabell County (WV) School District,
Construction Technology:
Systems and Appropriate Activities for Technology Education Programs - conducted a
two-day workshop for 36 teachers on instructional strategies for construction technology
education,
Teaching the Systems of
Technology - conducted a
one-day workshop on instructional strategies for communication, construction,
manufacturing, and transportation technology for 20 teachers, Erie County (PA) Schools,
Technology Education:
Scope and Sequence - conducted a
one-day workshop for 35 teachers on recommended scope and sequence models for technology
education.
Advanced Materials in
Transportation - participated in a
one-day workshop on advances in materials technology as it relates to transportation, University
of Pittsburgh,
Technology-Math-Science
Teacher Capabilities Institutes - participated in
the planning, development, and delivery of 10 institutes with approximately 25 technology,
math, and science teachers for the Appalachian Technology Education Consortium,
Student Learning
Activities for Construction Technology - conducted a
one-day workshop for 20 teachers, Central Connecticut State University Technology
Teacher Enhancement Center,
Teaching Transportation
Technology
- conducted a two-hour workshop on transportation curriculum and activities for 18
teachers, Project TECH Teacher In-service,
SERVICE AT
Member, Administrative Council, Fall 2009 - present
Member, Academic Affairs Council, Fall 2009-present
Cal U Representative, Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee, Fall 2009-present
Ex-Officio Member for Academic Affairs, General Education Committee, Fall 2009-present
Member, University Scholarship Committee, Spring 2009 - present
Member, Grant Writers Mentoring Program, Spring 2007 - present
Member, Academic Affairs Clerk I Search Committee, Fall 2009
Academic Affairs Representative, Common Cost Accounting Report Committee, Fall 2009
Member, Career Services Advisory Board, 2005 - 2009
Member,
Member, California University in the High School Advisory Committee, Fall, 2003 - 2009
Member, Urban Seminar in Philadelphia Project Committee, 2003 - 2009
Coordinator,
AET in the
Member, Department Electrical Engineering Technology Advisory Board, 1996 - 2009
Member, Department Graphics & Multimedia Technology Advisory Board, 1996 - 2009
Member, Department Industrial Technology Advisory Board,
1996 - 2009
Member,
Eberly College of Science and Technology Council,
1996 - 2009
Member,
College of Education and Human Services Council,
1996 - 2009
Member,
School of Graduate Studies and Research Council,
1996 - 2009
Member, Department Technology Education Advisory Board,
1987 - 2009
Member, Institutional Resources Workgroup, Institutional Self-Evaluation Steering Committee for Middle States Review, Spring 2008 - Spring 2009
Participant,
Meetings of the State System of Higher Education PA-CAN (
Member, Cal U in High School Task Force, Spring 2006 - 2007
Co-Captain, Browns Team in the Vulcan Scholarship Drive, Spring 2006
Member, College of Education and Human Services Conceptual Framework, Stage 3 Committee for NCATE/PDE Preparations, 2005 - 06
Member, Planning Committee, PA State System of Higher Education “Recruitment and Retention Strategies for Women for Non-Traditional Careers in Manufacturing” Grant Proposal to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry’s Industry Partnership Program, December, 2005
Member,
Helsel Hall Dedication Ceremony,
Member,
Search Committee for
Director of Purchasing, Spring 2005
Member,
Planning Committee, PA State System of Higher
Education “Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania” Grant Proposal to the
National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education Program, April,
2005
Member,
Planning Committee, PA-Collaborative for Applied
Nanotechnology Grant Proposal to the National Science Foundation’s Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP),
January-February, 2005
Member,
Planning Committee, Robotics Technology Workforce
Training Grant Proposal, by The Technology Collaborative and California University to
the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Workforce
Leadership Grants for Workforce Pipeline 2+2+2 Education Programs, December, 2004
Member,
California University-Carnegie Mellon University
Robotics Curriculum Project Meeting with representatives of the Department of Defense,
Washington, DC, December 9, 2004
Member,
Planning Committee, PA-Collaborative for Applied
Nanotechnology “Interdisciplinary Nanotechnology Curriculum Initiative” Grant
Proposal to the National Science Foundation’s Course Curriculum and Laboratory
Improvement (CCLI) Program (STEP), November – December, 2004
Member, Department Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology Education Advisory Board, 2005-06
Member,
Planning Committee, State System of Higher
Education’s National Science Foundation Advanced Technology Education Project on
Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania, Fall 2004
Member,
Director Search Committee for
Adventure of the American Mind Project, December, 2003
Member,
Planning Committee, Summer Institute for California University in the High School
Teachers, Fall, 2002
Member,
Search Committee, Director of the
Participant,
Washington County Chamber of Commerce - Pittsburgh Technology Council planning
meeting for the implementation of the Manufacturing Pathway Initiative in Washington
County, Washington, Pennsylvania, February
1, 2002
Member,
Technology Committee,
Participant,
Penn State Nanofabrication Technology Partnership Conference,
Member,
Chapter 354 Committee,
Participant,
Participant,
State System of Higher Education Committee on Nanotechnology Collaborative, 2001-02
Participant,
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Facility Tour, Penn State University, June
3, 2001, with Dr. Dr. Len Colelli, Dean, Eberly College of Science and Technology, and Dr.
Ron Dreucci, Professor, Applied Engineering and Technology
Participant,
Women in Technology Recognition Luncheon,
Participant,
Meeting to discuss possible collaboration between
Participant,
2000 Governor’s Institute for Technology
Education Review Meeting,
Member,
Committee to Review and Revise the Conceptual
Framework of the Curriculum for Professional Education, Spring
2001
Team
Leader for California University, State System
Center for Excellence in Teacher Preparation NSF Grant Proposal Planning Team,
1998-2000
Participant, Cal U Discovery Day,
Member,
Cal U Team that who met with representatives from Pennatronics, Incorporated to discuss
their workforce development needs, August 14 and
Member,
Cal U Team that met with representatives from APEX, Incorporated to discuss their
workforce development needs,
Member,
Pennsylvania Delegation that traveled to
Member, Associate Provost/University Registrar Search Committee,
Summer, 2000
Chair,
President’s Gala Awards Selection Committee,
California University, 1999-2000
Team
Member, President’s Gala Awards Selection
Committee, California University, 1998-2000
Member,
Women’s Commission, California University,
1998-2000
Chair,
Faculty Subcommittee of the Campaign for California
University, 1997-98
Co-Chair, Technology Committee,
Member, Ex Afficio, Alumni Association Board of Directors, 1997-2006
Member,
Member,
Vice-President
of Programming, Phi Delta Kappa,
Participant,
Member, Institutional Self-Evaluation Committee,
Subcommittee on Programs, 1997-1998
Member, President's Commission on Technology Oversight and
Planning,
Member, New Programs Subcommittee of the President's
Commission on Technology Oversight and Planning,
Member, TIIAP-funded ProShare Grant Project Advisory Board,
1996-1999
Member,
Member,
Chair, Department Evaluation and Promotion Committees,
1995-96
Consultant, Environmental Scanning Task Force for Report to the
Centerpiece Planning Group for Strategic Planning,
Judge,
Member,
Coordinator, National Engineering Design Challenge
Member, NCATE Review Subcommittee on Category IV: The Unit for Professional Education, 1994-95
Chair, Video Equipment Study Committee,
Member, Department Technology Education Curriculum Committee,
1987-96
Member, Department Graduate Committee, 1987-96
Student Club Co-Advisor,
Member, University-Wide Sabbatical Leave Committee, 1992-94
Member, Department Publicity Committee, 1992-94
Member, College of Education Teacher Institute Committee,
1992-1993
Member, RE: Learning Committee, 1991-93
Member, Department Family Day Planning Committee, 1991-93
Chair, Department Family Day Planning Committee, 1992-93
Chair, Department Spring Conference Planning Committee,
1991
Member, Department Spring Conference Planning Committee,
1988-91
Member, Department Technology Education Curriculum Five-Year
Plan Committee, Fall, 1990
Recording Secretary, Department Graduate Committee, 1989-90
Member, Manderino Library Enhancement Project, 1989-90
Member, NCATE Review Writing Team, 1989-90
SERVICE TO PROFESSIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS:
Member, Name Change Investigation Committee for the Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania, November 2009 - present
Member, Steering Committee for the Technology Education Standards Alignment System (SAS) for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, November 2008 - 2009
Member, Executive Advisory Committee, Pittsburgh Public Schools Career and Technical Education Division, 2008 - present
Member, Fayette-Washington Keystone Innovation Zone, 2008 - present
Member, Steering Committee of the Southwestern Pennsylvania STEM Network, PA STEM Initiative, 2007 - 2009
Member, Manufacturing Career Pathways Steering Committee, Manufacturing Industry Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania, 2007 - 2009
Member, Occupational Advisory Committee, Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School, 2007- present
Member, Robotics Technology Advisory Committee, A. W. Beattie Career Center, 2006 - present
Member,
Technology Education Association of
Pennsylvania Executive Board, participant in quarterly meetings,
1995 - present
Editor, TEAP Journal, the official publication of the
Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania, 1995-present
Chair, Publications Committee, Technology Education
Association of Pennsylvania, 1995 - present
Participant, Technology
Education Association of Pennsylvania Annual Conferences, 1987 - present
Participant, International Technology Education Association Annual Conferences, 1987 - present
Participant, Pennsylvania
Technology Student Association Annual Conferences, 1989 - present
Member, Advanced Manufacturing Education Planning Committee, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, 2007 - 2009
Co-Chair, Editorial Review Board, International Technology Education Association’s flagship publication, The Technology Teacher, March 2004 - 2008
Member, College in High School Dual Enrollment Committee, North Hills High School, Fall 2005 - 2007
Member,
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership
Advisory Board Meeting,
Reviewer, Technology Student Association Scholarship Applications for three categories: Technology Education Applicants, Female Applicants, and Male Applicants, March, 2007
Co-Chair, Editorial Review Board Committee Meeting, International Technology Education Association Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 22, 2006
Member, ITEA Committee Chairs, International Technology Education Association Conference, Baltimore, MD, March 22, 2006
Reviewer, Technology Student Association Scholarship Applications for three categories: Technology Education Applicants, Female Applicants, and Male Applicants, March, 2006
Member, Articulation Agreements Committee, Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology
Partnership,
Member, "Working Together to Ensure Pennsylvania Workforce Success" Planning Committee, Penn State University, December 4, 2005
Member, BattleBots IQ Equipment Job Training Equipment Grant Application, submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, November, 2005
Judge,
Computer Applications and Promotional Graphics Competitions, 2005 PA-
Co-Chair,
Editorial Review Board Committee Meeting,
International Technology Education Association Conference,
Reviewer, Technology Student Association Scholarship
Applications for three categories: Technology
Education Applicants, Female Applicants, and Male Applicants, March, 2005
Judge,
Desktop Publishing Technology Competition, 2004 Region 1, 6, & 11 PA-
Member, Planning Committee, Governor’s Institute for Technology Education, 2005, 2006, 2007
Chair,
Course and Program Development Committee,
Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership,
Secretary,
PA Collaborative for Applied Nanotechnology,
State System of Higher Education, 2002-05
Member,
Budget Committee, Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology Partnership, 2003-05
Judge,
Invention & Innovations and Promotional Graphics Competitions, 2004 PA-
Reviewer, Technology Student Association Scholarship
Applications for three categories: Technology
Education Applicants, Female Applicants, and Male Applicants, April, 2004
Chair, Course and Program Development Committee and
the Articulation Committee, Nanofabrication Manufacturing
Technology Partnership,
Judge,
Imaging Technology Competition, 2004 Region 1, 6, & 11 PA-
Judge,
Invention & Innovations, Promotional Graphics,
and Electrical Applications Competitions, 2003 PA-TSA Conference, Seven
Springs Resort,
Chair, Course and Program Development Committee
and the Articulation Committee, Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology
Partnership, Penn State University, 2002-2003
Judge, Display Events Competition, 2003 PA-TSA Regions 1
& 6 Leadership Conference,
Member,
Upper Division Nanofabrication Technology Courses
Subcommittee, State System of Higher Education’s Pennsylvania Center for Applied
Nanotechnology, 2001-03
Member,
Administration Committee and
Professional Development Committee,
Member,
Science, Technology, Environment, and Ecology Assessment Advisory Committee,
Pennsylvania Department of Education, January, 2001-03
Judge, Digital Photography and Leadership
Challenge Competitions, 2002 PA-TSA State Conference, Seven Spring Resort, April
11-12, 2002
Judge, Safety Illustration Competition, 2002 PA-TSA
Regions 1 & 6 Leadership Conference,
Judge, Communication Challenge and Construction Systems Competition, 2001
Judge, Safety Illustration Competition, 2001 PA-TSA
Regions 1 & 6 Leadership Conference,
Judge, Construction Systems Competition, 2000
Judge, Architectural Models, 2000 PA-TSA Regions 1 & 6
Leadership Conference,
Member, Elections Committee, International Technology
Education Association, 1998-99
Judge, Prepared Speech Competition, 1998 National TSA
Conference,
Head Judge, Technology Process Display Competition, 1997 PA-TSA
Regions 1 & 6 Leadership Conference,
Member, Recruitment Committee, International Technology
Education Association, 1996-98
Chair, Nominations and Elections Committee, Technology
Education Association of
Member, Yearbook Planning Committee, International
Technology Education Association’s Council on Technology Teacher Education, 1993-1998
Member, Undergraduate Studies Committee, International
Technology Education Association’s Council on Technology Teacher Education, 1991-99
Head Judge, Technology Problem Solving Competition, 1996 PA-TSA Regions 1 & 6 Leadership
Conference, California, PA March 1, 1996
Immediate Past President, Technology Education
Association of
Member, PA Department of Education Technology Education
Standards Writing Team, participated in the development of standards for technology
education in
Member, PA Department of Education Science and Technology
Framework Review Team, participated in a review of benchmarks for science and
technology education related to Pennsylvania’s student learning outcomes, October
14-15, 1994
Chair, Hearing for Proposed 1995 Resolutions, 1995
Technology Education Association of
Co-Chair, Elementary School
Curriculum Guide Writing Team, Technology Education Association of
President, Technology Education
Association of
Judge, Technology Process Display Competition, 1995
PA-Technology Student Association Spring Leadership Conference,
Co-Chair, High School Curriculum Guide Writing Team,
Technology Education Association of
Head Judge, Technological Systems Competition, 1994 and 1995
PA-Technology Student Association Spring Leadership Conference, Seven Springs, PA April
22, 1994 and April 28, 1995
President Elect &
Deputy President, Technology Education
Association of
Judge, Research & Design (Metric 500) Competition,
1994 PA-TSA Regions 1 & 6 Leadership Conference,
Member, High School Curriculum Committee, Technology
Education Association of
Head Judge, Technical Report Writing Competition, 1991-98
PA-Technology Student Association Spring Leadership Conference, Seven Springs, PA
Member, Maglev Community Education and Development Advisory
Subcommittee, High Speed Ground Transportation Center, Carnegie Mellon Research
Institute, 1991-93
Member, Task Force on Technology Student Associations,
International Technology Education Association Council on Technology Teacher Education's
Undergraduate Studies Committee, 1991-92
Participant, Society of Automotive Engineers Junior Solar Sprint
Project, 1991
Member,
Co-Editor, 1992 Yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher
Education, 1988-1992
Member, 1991
Member, Appalachian Technology Education Consortium,
1989-1992
Co-Coordinator, Conference Supervisors-Teacher Educators Forum,
Technology Education Association of
Member, Technology Education Association of
President,
Vice-President,
Advisor, Technology Education Collegiate Association of
Pennsylvania, a college student club affiliated with the Technology Education
Association of Pennsylvania, 1989-1992
Member, Professional Improvement Plan Revision Team,
Technology Education Association of
COURSE TAUGHT (at
Undergraduate
Courses
IND 184
Energy
and Power Systems
TED 130 Energy
& Transportation Systems
TED 100 Introduction
to Technology Education
TED 150 Manufacturing
Systems
TED 461 Student
Teaching
TED 436 Teaching
Transportation Technology
ITE 110 Technical
Drawing I
ITE 210 Technical
Drawing II
TED 301
Technology
Education/Early Field
TED 335 Transportation
Systems
Graduate
Courses
TED 565 Special Problems in Technology Education
TED 701 Foundations of Technology Education
TED 703 Strategic Management in Education
TED 715 Implementing Technology Education
TED 735 Transportation Systems
TED 795 Technology Education Internship
TED 835 Advanced
Transportation Systems
TED 849 Master’s Thesis
TED 850 Technology Education Major Project
Million Dollar Achiever, recognized by the California University of Pennsylvania Office of Grants & Contracts, November 18, 2009
Distinguished Technology Educator
Award,
from the International Technology Education Association, for
demonstrating a high level of competence and
conscientiousness in the field of technology education, June
Silver Service Award,
from the Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania for providing extensive and
continuous contributions to the operation of the Association for not less than 15 years,
Outstanding Technology
Teacher Education Program Award,
from the International Technology Education Association & Council on Technology
Teacher Education, member of the California University of Pennsylvania Technology
Education faculty who received the award in 2005
Exemplary Leadership
Citation, for
demonstrated leadership contributions to the Technology Education Association of
Pennsylvania’s Council on Leadership,
President’s Special
Appreciation Award, for dedication,
leadership, commitment, and contributions to the Technology Education Association of
Pennsylvania, presented by President William Weitzmann at the 49th TEAP
Conference,
Outstanding Technology
Teacher Education Programs Award, from the International Technology Education Association
& Council on Technology Teacher Education, member of the California University of
Pennsylvania Technology Education faculty who received the award in 1998
Faculty Service Award, presented by the
President of California University at the President’s Gala,
1997
Outstanding Service Award, presented by the
Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania to one individual per year who provides
outstanding service to the association, 1996
President’s Citation, presented by the
Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania,
Laureate Award, Epsilon Pi Tau, April,
1994
SAE Solar Sprint, First
Place, Collegiate Division, Faculty Advisor to
student team that took first place in Society of Automotive Engineer’s competition to
design, produce, and operate a model solar-powered vehicle,
1992
Who’s Who in the
East; 1991-92, Marquis Who’s Who,
Macmillan
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
MEMBERSHIPS:
American Society for
Engineering Education
Council on Technology
Teacher Education
Epsilon Pi Tau – Psi Chapter
International Technology
Education Association
Phi Delta Kappa
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Technology Education
Association of
CONFERENCES &
MEETINGS ATTENDED:
Conferences & Meetings Attended Regularly
Project Management Team Meetings, National Science Foundation-funded Advanced Manufacturing in Pennsylvania Project, monthly meetings, since June, 2006
Steering Committee meetings of the Southwestern Pennsylvania STEM Network, PA STEM Initiative, 2007-09
Executive Board Meeting, Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania, quarterly meetings, annually since 1988
Pennsylvania Technology Student Association Regional and State Conferences, annually since 1987
Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania Annual Conferences, Camp Hill, PA, annually since 1987
Spring Technology Conferences, Department of Applied Engineering and Technology, California University, annually since 1987
Other Conferences & Meetings
2010 Southwest Regional STEM Conference, Penn State Beaver, Monaca, PA, February 3, 2010
Pennsylvania Transfer and Articulation Oversight Committee, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, November 17, 2009
Conference on Integrated Learning, Penn Stater Conference Center, November 2-4, 2009
38th Annual Teacher Education Assembly of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges and Teacher Educators, Harrisburg/Hershey Holiday Inn, October 28-30, 2009
Fayette County Chamber of Commerce Education Workshops, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, October 15, 2009
Mid-Atlantic Regional Space Grant Consortium Meeting, Charleston, WV, October 4-6, 2009
College of Education Advisory Board Meeting, California University of Pennsylvania, 2003-09
Faculty/Business Meeting, Fayette-Washington Keystone Innovation Zone, Uniontown, PA, November 19, 2008
Steering Committee meeting for the Technology Education Standards Alignment System (SAS) for the Pennsylvania Department of Education, New Cumberland, PA, November 5, 2008
2008 National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education Principal Investigators Conference, Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, DC, October 29-31, 2008
2008 Center to Advance the Teaching of Technology and Science Leadership Conference, Hendron, VA, September 17-19, 2008
2008 Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board Symposium, Penn Stater Hotel and Convention Center, Penn State University, June 25, 2008
2008 American Society of Engineering Education Conference, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA, June 22-24, 2008
Career Pathways Meeting, Westmoreland County Community College, May 13, 2008
PA Partners Conference, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, May 7-9, 2008
PA STEM Initiative Summit, Harrisburg Hilton, April 23, 2008
Intermediate One STEM Focus Group, California, PA, March 27, 2008
Pittsburgh Regional STEM Center Initiative Meeting, Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Institute, March 24, 2008
Pittsburgh Public Schools Career & Technical Education Advisory Board, Pittsburgh, PA, March 18, 2008
Steel Center AVTS Open House, Pittsburgh, PA, March 13, 2008
AMC2 Nanotechnology at Seagate, Pittsburgh, PA, March 6, 2008
International Technology Education Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT, February 19-22, 2008
Prior Learning Assessment for Manufacturing Education, Westmoreland County Community College, February 15, 2008
Machine Technology Program Review, Mon Valley Area Vocational Technical School, February 15, 2008
2+2+2 Workforce Leadership Project Managers Meeting, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, February 6, 2008
Preparing Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow: An Education and Workforce Development Symposium, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, February 5-6, 2008
BotsIQ Planning Meetings, Trafford, PA, January 25, 2008 & March 7, 2008
Richland High School Technology Education Program, Johnstown, PA, January 22, 2008
STEPS & Gateway to Technology at South Park Middle School, South Park, PA, December 19, 2007
Conference on Integrated Learning: The School-to-Career Connection, Penn Stater Conference Center, November 6, 2007
AMC2 Education-Industry Partnerships: Filling the Manufacturing Pipeline Conference, Oakdale, PA, November 2, 2007
Advanced Manufacturing Education Planning Meeting, An initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development, Harrisburg, PA, October 31, 2007
Manufacturing Career Pathways Steering Committee Meeting, Westmoreland County Career Link, October 29, 2007
Rethinking Faculty Work Seminar, California University, October 23, 2007
National Science Foundation ATE Principal Investigators Conference, Washington, D.C., October 19, 2007
Allegheny Intermediate Unit 3 County-Wide Professional Development Day, South Park High School, October 8, 2007
Pennsylvania National Governors Association Initiative: Expand STEM Statewide through Project Lead the Way, Heinz Endowments, September 27, 2007
Robotics Educators Conference, Butler County Community College, August 16-17, 2007
Pittsburgh STEM Summit 2007, Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh, PA, August 15, 2007
Executive Advisory Board Meeting, McKeesport Area Technology Center, May 18, 2007
Occupational Advisory Committee Night, Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School, April 26, 2007
2007 Governor's Institute Planning Team Meeting, Bedford, PA, March 2, 2007
Focusing on College and Career Success: An Education and Workforce Development Symposium, Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, February 27-28, 2007
Pennsylvania Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology Partnership Winter 2007 Conference, Penn State University, February 19-20, 2007
Community College of Allegheny County Engineering Technology to California University Industrial Technology Articulation/Transfer – Community College of Allegheny County, February 16, 2007
Community College of Allegheny County Engineering Technology to California University Technology Education Articulation/Transfer – Community College of Allegheny County, February 9, 2007
Filling the Manufacturing Workforce Pipeline – Westinghouse Research and Technology Park, February 8, 2007
Cal U in the High School Presentations to PASSHE Presidents, - Dixon University Center, February 7, 2007
Grant Writer Mentoring Program – California University, February 5, 2007
2+2+2 Robotics Workforce Leadership Partnership Meeting, Precision Manufacturing Institute, Meadville, PA, January 26, 2007
Teacher Education Retreat – California University, January 24, 2007
Career Services Advisory Board Meeting, California University of Pennsylvania, January 10, 2007
Robotics Engineering Technology Curriculum Development Project Kick-Off Meeting, California University of Pennsylvania, January 8, 2007
Career Link Connections – Greensburg, PA, January 3, 2007
2+2+2 Workforce Leadership Robotics Technology Grant Project attended monthly meetings during the 2006-07 and 2005-06 project years
Robotics Technology Advisory Committee Meeting, A. W. Beattie Career Center, December 6, 2006
BattleBots IQ Planning Meetings, monthly meetings of joint education, industry, and government officials, Fall 2006 - Spring 2007
Keystone Innovation Zone Planning, California University of Pennsylvania, November 30, 2006
Robotics Program Review, Belle Vernon High School, November 29, 2006
Conference on Integrated Learning: The School-to-Career Connection Fifteenth Annual Conference of the Bureau of Career and Technical Education, Penn State University, November 6-8, 2006
2+2+2 Workforce Leadership Grant Project Managers Meeting Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, Penn State University, November 6, 2006
Scholarship Dinner, California University of Pennsylvania, October 26, 2006
Society of Manufacturing Engineers Foundation, Community College of Allegheny County, South Campus, October 25, 2006
Collaborations and Partnerships: U.S. Technicians Driving the Global Workforce.