Dr. Greg J. Strimel is an Associate Professor of Technology Leadership and Innovation at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. In this role, he educates pre-service teachers on the processes of developing engineering and technology curriculum and maintaining learning facilities/laboratories. Additionally, he is the program lead for the Design & Innovation program, where he supports students in their pursuits of innovation through cross-disciplinary collaborations. Dr. Strimel’s educational degrees include a bachelor of science and a master of education in technology education from California University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate of philosophy in occupational and technical studies, with an emphasis on engineering and technology education from Old Dominion University. His prior teaching experiences include serving as a high school engineering and technology teacher in Maryland, teaching assistant professor of engineering at West Virginia University, and adjunct instructor for engineering and technology teacher education at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and California University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Strimel has also served as a high school career and technology education department chair, the director of K–12 initiatives for West Virginia University, and a professional development leader for multiple engineering and technology curriculum providers. His work has been recognized through the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association’s Distinguished Technology and Engineering Educator Designation; and Purdue University’s highest honor for undergraduate teaching.
Dr. Michael E. Grubbs is the Coordinator for Career and Technical Education at Baltimore County Public Schools in Maryland. Previously, he was the Supervisor of Technology and Engineering Education for Baltimore County Public Schools. He currently serves on the National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) Education Foundation Board and Baltimore County Government Workforce Development Board; and he provides leadership to ACTE Region 1. Dr. Grubbs’ educational degrees include a bachelor of science and a master of education in technology education from California University of Pennsylvania; an educational specialist in workforce education from the University of Georgia; and a doctorate of philosophy in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on integrative STEM education from Virginia Tech. Dr. Grubbs has served as a middle school technology and engineering education teacher for Clayton County Public Schools, lead middle school teacher for Clayton County Public Schools, graduate research assistant for Virginia Tech, and adjunct instructor for New River Community College. His work has been recognized through the Donald Maley Spirit of Excellence: Outstanding Graduate Student citation; the CTETE International Travel grant and 21st Century Leader fellowship; Virginia Tech’s Outstanding Student in Integrative STEM Education award; and the ITEEA Emerging Leader designation. Dr. Grubbs has served the profession in multiple roles, including secretary, marketing committee chair, and webmaster for CTETE. He has written numerous articles on technology and engineering education, and presented regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Dr. R. Thomas Wright is one of the leading figures in technology-education curriculum development in the United States. Dr. Wright has served the profession through many professional offices. These offices include president of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) and president of the Council on Technology Teacher Education (CTTE; now known as the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education [CTETE]). His work has been recognized through the ITEEA Academy of Fellows award and Award of Distinction; the CTETE Technology Teacher Educator of the Year; the Epsilon Pi Tau Laureate citation and Distinguished Service citation; the Sagamore of the Wabash award from the governor of Indiana; the Bellringer award from the Indiana superintendent of public instruction; the Ball State University Faculty of the Year award and George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professorship; and the EEA-Ship citation. Dr. Wright’s educational background includes a bachelor’s degree from Stout State University, a master of science degree from Ball State University, and a doctoral degree from the University of Maryland. His teaching experience includes three years as a junior high instructor in California and 37 years as a university instructor at Ball State University. In addition, he has also been a visiting professor at Colorado State University; Oregon State University; and Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia.
