Alphabetized Listing
Susan L. Amato-Henderson
Associate Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Director and Academic Advisor, Psychology Undergraduate Program
Graduate Program Director, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Motivation Science
- Self-Efficacy
- Impact of Values on Behavior
- Cognitive Dissonance
- Individual Differences in STEM Learning
Bradley H. Baltensperger
Department Chair, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Research Interests
- STEM Learning and Teaching
- Teacher Professional Development
- Earth Science Education
Theodore J. Bornhorst
Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
Adjunct Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Geology of metallic ore deposits with emphasis on geochemistry
- Geology and native copper deposits of the Keweenawan Midcontinent rift system
- Geology and mineral deposits of the Archean of Upper Peninsula of Michigan, especially the Ishpeming greenstone belt
- Geochemistry and geology of selected metallic ore deposits in Finland
- Statistical analysis of geoscience data
- Environmental geochemistry as applied to metallic ore deposits
Jason R. Carter
Department Chair and Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Associate Dean, College of Sciences and Arts
Adjunct Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Autonomic and Cardiovascular Control in Humans
- Neurovascular Responses to Mental Stress
- Sleep and Autonomic Activity in Humans
- Sex Differences and Sympathetic Activity
- Aerobic and Anaerobic Balance in Elite Athletes
Paul Charlesworth
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Undergraduate Advisor, Second-Year Students
Adjunct Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Research Interests
- Chemical education
- Technology-supported learning
- Online and Blended Classrooms
- Flipped Classrooms
- Spatial Ability
Edward T. Cokely
Associate Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Cognitive Abilities, Expertise, and Individual Differences
- Risk Literacy, Numeracy, and Risk Communication
- Industrial / Organizational Psychology
Les Cook
Vice President for Student Affairs
Adjunct Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
John D. Hill
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Research Interests
- Design and enhancement of transportation systems, service systems, and occupational health and safety
Areas of Expertise
- Human Factors
- Transportation Safety and Policy
- Service Systems
Kedmon N. Hungwe
Associate Professor of Teacher Education, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- The development of cognition in relation to cultural contexts of work, school, and informal settings.
- Science education
- Information and communication technologies
- International education
Jacqueline Huntoon
Dean of the Graduate School
Associate Provost for Graduate Education
Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Geoscience Education
- Teacher Preparation and Professional Development
- Sedimentology and Stratigraphy
- Deep-time Paleoclimatology
- Evaluation and Assessment
John L. Irwin
Associate Professor, School of Technology
Program Chair, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Adjunct Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Research Interests
- Problem-based learning methods applied in the areas of CAD/CAM
- Dynamic model simulation
- Product and manufacturing work cell verification
Teaching Interests
- Parametric modeling
- Product design and development
- CAE and FEA methods
- Computer-aided manufacturing
John A. Jaszczak
Professor, Physics
Adjunct Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Faculty Advisor, Nanotech Innovations Enterprise
Adjunct Curator, A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum
Links of Interest
Teaching Interests
- Nanotechnology Education
Research Interests
- Theoretical condensed matter physics
- Theory and modeling of single-electron transport devices
- Modeling and simulation of properties of interfaces and interface materials
- Atomistic computational physics of surface phases and surface dynamics
- Crystal growth
- Mineralogy of natural graphite
Myounghoon "Philart" Jeon
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Human-Computer Interaction/ Interaction Design
- Auditory Displays/ Sonification
- Affective Computing/ Emotional Design
- Automotive User Interfaces
- Assistive Technology for Special Populations
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Neuroscience of Learning and Memory
- Educational Reform and Redesign
- Persuasion and Attitude Change
Scott A. Kuhl
Assistant Professor, Computer Science
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Faculty Advisor, Husky Game Development Enterprise
Area of Expertise
- Computer Graphics
- Virtual Environments
- Human Perception
Melissa Luse
Instructor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Addiction
- Resiliency in Children and Adult Children of Alcoholics
- Supported Education and Classroom Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Rebecca Helminen Middlebrook
Communications Coach, School of Business and Economics
Instructor, Educational Technology, Perspectives, Engineering Enterprise
ramiddle@mtu.edu
202 Meese Center
202 Meese Center
Teaching Interests
- Instructional technology
- Writing
- Blended learning/Hybrid instruction
Research Interests
- Re-mediation of pedagogical practices in hybrid courses
- Instructional technology integration
- Blended/hybrid course development, design, and implementation
Shane T. Mueller
Assistant Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Computational Modeling
- Recognitional Decision Making
- Perceptual and Memory Processes
- Representations of Cultural Knowledge
Shawn Oppliger
Director, Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Mathematics & Environmental Education
906-482-0331
seopplig@mtu.edu
seopplig@mtu.edu
Links of Interest
Robert Pastel
Associate Professor, Computer Science
Adjunct Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Faculty Advisor, Humane Interface Design Enterprise
Links of Interest
Area of Expertise
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Mobile Device Application Design and Evaluation
- Usability Modeling and Evaluation
- Usability Modeling and Evaluation
- Computer Science Education
Louisa D. Raisbeck
Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Research Interests
- Motor Imagery
- Divided attention and practice
- Age-related changes in balance
- Expert performance and aging
Links of Interest
- Western UP Center for Science, Math & Environmental Education
- Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative
- Family Engineering
- Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Urban Forest Stewardship Program in Detroit Public Schools - MAEOE
- Urban Forest Stewardship Program in Detroit Public Schools - SFI
- Green Film Series
Areas of Expertise
- Great Lakes education and stewardship
- Watershed management ; stream monitoring
- Environmental education
- Elementary engineering education
- K-12 science education
- K-12 teacher professional development
- Communicating Science to a lay audience
Shari L. Stockero
Associate Professor, Mathematical Sciences
Areas of Expertise
- Preservice Mathematics Teacher Education
- Teacher Professional Development
- Teacher Noticing
- Teacher Learning
- Use of Video Cases in Teacher Education
Paul Ward
Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Study of Expertise
- Perceptual-Cognitive Skills
- Training
- Skill Acquisition
- Applied Cognition
- Cognitive Engineering
- Human Factors
- Sports Science
Lori J. Witting
Teacher Professional Development Coordinator
