Curriculum Vitae

SUMMARY | TEACHING | RESEARCH | SERVICE

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Summary

Seasoned, respected professional with more than 25 years’ experience in higher education. Valuable diversity of experience gained across institutions; served as founding member of Engineering Science Program at Muskingum University. Special expertise in applied electromagnetics. Well-regarded as a role model for women in engineering with personal history as a first-generation college student. Substantial experience with ABET accreditation. Complimentary experience in consulting.

Education and Credentials

Ph.D., Electrical Engineering – Concentration in Applied Electromagnetics
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

M.E, Electrical Engineering – Concentrations in Signals and Image Processing, Electromagnetics
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR

B.S., Electrical Engineering – Concentrations in Communication Systems
University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, PR

Professional Experience (current positions)

2021 – Present. Director of Engineering, General Engineering Program, Muskingum University, New Concord, OH. Coordinates the accreditation and assessment process for the ABET-accredited General Engineering program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Founding Director of Engineering at Muskingum University.
  • Review the assessment process of the General Engineering program for the ABETaccreditation.
  • Develop new assessment tools and procedures (rubrics, assessment methods, outcomesdistribution across the curriculum, etc.) for continuous improvement.
  • Lead and coordinate the Engineering Advisory Council, a group of successful alumni,industry and community leaders that enhances relationships with our partners inacademia, industry, and government.
  • Coordinate and prepare all required materials for next ABET accreditation visit.

2019 – Present. Chair, Department of Physics and Engineering, Muskingum University, New Concord, OH. Responsible for the overall management of the Physics and General Engineering programs, including curriculum development and course scheduling, faculty hiring and evaluation, ABET accreditation and program assessment, and student advising. Work closely with the faculty, the Division Chairs, the Provost, and the Vice President of Graduate and Continuing Studies to achieve the goals of the University. Responsible for curriculum review and improvement, budget preparation and supervision, course teaching assignments, scheduling, updating the departmental portion of the university catalog and any other publications describing the departmental program. Work with the Provost and the division chair in the recruitment of department faculty and staff. Prepare and submit to the Provost written recommendations for department members’ reappointment reviews, nominations for promotion, consideration for tenure, and request of sabbatical leave.

Key Accomplishments:

  • Co-led collaborative interdepartmental (Chemistry, Geology, and Physics and Engineering) efforts to develop a new degree program in Energy Science & Technology.
  • Developed a new curriculum sequence for the General Engineering major and coordinated the creation of four new courses for the curriculum. The new curriculum started in fall 2021.
  • Developed and proposed the creation of an Engineering Education major in collaboration with the Education Department.
  • Revised description of courses and proposed four new courses for Physics and Physics Education majors.
  • Led the development of a free STEM Summer Camp for Girls improving the recruitment of female students in engineering and physics.
  • Expanded the Department’s First-Year Engineering Experience to improve retention and help students explore career and internship opportunities.
  • Managed the budget effectively by making careful budget decisions, making significant and necessary capital and programmatic purchases.
  • Increased the department’s allocated budget by 70%.

Professional Development

  • Fundamentals of Program Assessment, ABET, February 5 to March 26, 2021
  • Giving Voice to Values: The “How” of Teaching Professional Ethics, Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science Sponsored by NSF, March 1, 2020
  • Basics of Program Assessment, ABET, December 10, 2020
  • AAC&U’s PKAL STEM Leadership Institute, 2018
  • Nanotechnology Professional Development Partnership, Introduction to Nanotechnology Course, Penn State University, 2018
  • Chautauqua  Essential Nanotechnology course, University of Dayton, 2015
  • ASEE Virtual Community of Practice, Electrical Engineering, 2013-14
  • Impact. Engineered 2020, Partnerships for the Decade of Action to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, December 3 – 4, 2020
  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) North Central Session Annual Conference, 2020, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
  • Workshop Series, ASEE’s Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Summer 2020
    • Do You See Me? Hypervisible Invisibility #EngineeringWhileBlack
    • Universal Design for Learning: How can inclusive teaching methods challenge and support all students?
    • Culturally Responsive Teaching in times of COVID-19
    • Indigeneering: The Future of Engineering Education
    • Expanding Resources that Connect Diversity, Equity, Access, & Inclusion with EthicsEducation
  • First Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference, 2021, 2019, 2016, 2013, 2012
  • SciAccess – The Science Accessibility Conference, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. June 28-29, 2019.
  • The Future of Mechatronics & Robotics Education Workshop, Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, FL. June 16, 2019
  • American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Annual Conference and Exposition, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2011

Professional memberships

  • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – Senior Member
    • IEEE Education Society
    • IEEE Women in Engineering
  • American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
    • Physics Division
    • First Year Engineering Division
  • Member, Ohio Academy of Science (OAS)

Honors and Awards

  • Latino Role Model – Ohio State University LASER/Latino Program [Latin American Space for Enrichment and Research]
  • Who’s Who in Latino Columbus
  • Tau Beta Pi – Engineering Honor Society
  • Eta Kappa Nu – Electrical Engineering Honor Society
  • Graduate Assistant in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Fellowship
  • Sloan Scholar – Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
  • NASA Training Fellowship

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