Primary Program Faculty
Susan L. Amato-Henderson
- Associate Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- slamato@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2536
- Meese Center 107
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Motivation Science
- Self-Efficacy
- Impact of Values on Behavior
- Cognitive Dissonance
- Individual Differences in STEM Learning
Kedmon N. Hungwe
- Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- khungwe@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1966
- Meese Center 210
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Social contexts of development with a focus youth agency and development.
- Cognition & tools (encompassing communication technologies, work tools, & everyday tools)
Shane T. Mueller
- Associate Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- shanem@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1159
- Meese Center 203
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Computational Modeling
- Recognitional Decision Making
- Perceptual and Memory Processes
- Representations of Cultural Knowledge
Erich Petushek
- Assistant Professor, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors
- ejpetush@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3204
- Harold Meese 207
Research Interests
- Injury/Illness Prevention
- Implementation Science
- Information Design
- Risk Assessment and Communication
Samantha Smith
- Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- slsmith1@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3302
- Meese Center 105
Research Interests
- Cognitive demand of physical tasks
- Cognitive state assessment
- Multitasking
- Sustained attention
Kelly S. Steelman
- Interim Department Chair, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
- steelman@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2792
- Meese Center 102
Research Interests
- Basic and applied attention
- Models of attention
- Human performance in aviation
- Display design
- Tech adoption
- Technology training
Shari L. Stockero
- Professor, Mathematical Sciences
- Director of Teacher Education, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- stockero@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1126
- Meese Center 103
Areas of Expertise
- Preservice Mathematics Teacher Education
- Teacher Professional Development
- Teacher Noticing
- Teacher Learning
- Use of Video Cases in Teacher Education
Kay Tislar
- Lecturer, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- cltislar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3205
- Harold Meese 112
Research Interests
- Multimedia and e-learning
- Software interface design and usability
- Software requirements and other documentation
- Technical communications
Kevin M. Trewartha
- Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Assistant Professor, Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
- kmtrewar@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3206
- Meese Center 211
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Cognitive Aging
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Motor Learning
- Sensorimotor Control
- Memory
- Cognitive Control
Elizabeth Veinott
- Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Director, Center for Human-Centered Computing
- eveinott@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2171
- Meese Center 204
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Learning and Video Games for STEM
- CSCW
- Structured Analytic Techniques
Staff
Rachelle Gariepy
- Department Coordinator and Graduate Program Assistant
- rmgariep@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3258
- Meese Center 108
Emily T'Niemi
- Office Assistant
- ektniemi@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2460
- Meese Center 111
Allied Faculty
Bradley H. Baltensperger
- Emeritus Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Research Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- brad@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2425
- Meese Center 202
Research Interests
- STEM Learning and Teaching
- Teacher Professional Development
- Earth Science Education
Joan Chadde-Schumaker
- Director, Center for Science and Environmental Outreach
- Instructor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- jchadde@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3341
- GLRC 115
Areas of Expertise
- Great Lakes education and stewardship
- Watershed management ; stream monitoring
- Environmental education
- Elementary engineering and STEM education
- K-12 science education
- K-12 teacher professional development
- Communicating Science to a lay audience
Paul Charlesworth
- Associate Professor, Chemistry
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- pcharles@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2702
- Chem Sci 708A
Research Interests
- Chemical education
- Technology-supported learning
- Online and Blended Classrooms
- Flipped Classrooms
- Spatial Ability
Emily A. Dare
- Adjunct Associate Professor of STEM Education, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- eadare@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3204
- Meese Center 211
Research Interests
- STEM Education
- In-service teacher education
- Teacher beliefs
- Curriculum writing and assessment
- Gender equity in science/STEM
- Student interest in STEM
Joshua A. Ellis
- Affiliated Assistant Professor of STEM Education, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Past Director, North Central Association for Science Teacher Education
Links of Interest
Specialties
- STEM Education
- Educational Technology
Research Interests
- Facilitating the development of pre-service and in-service teachers’ reflective practice in online, blended, and face-to-face learning environments
- Promoting model-based and engineering-integrated science instruction through STEM integration
- Designing and creating dynamic, student-centered online learning environments for educators
Chipo Hungwe
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Instructor, Social Sciences
- chungwe@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2873
- Meese 204/AOB 208
Jacqueline E. Huntoon
- Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Professor, Geological and Mining Engineering Sciences
- Affiliated Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- jeh@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2440
- Administration Building 505A
Specialties
- Geoscience
- Teacher Education
- Evaluation and Assessment
John L. Irwin
- Professor and Chair, Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Affiliated Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Director, Research and Innovation in STEM Education Institute (RISE)
- jlirwin@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2525
- EERC 425A
Research Interests
- Problem-based learning methods applied in the areas of CAD/CAM
- Static and dynamic model simulation
- Product and manufacturing work cell verification
Teaching Interests
- Parametric Modeling
- Statics and Strength of Materials
- Product Design and Development
- CAE and FEA Methods
- Computer-aided Manufacturing
- Senior Design
John A Jaszczak
- Professor of Physics
- Director and Curator, A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
- Affiliated Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
- jaszczak@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2255
- Fisher 102 and A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
Links of Interest
Teaching Interests
- Nanotechnology Education
- Assessment in STEM 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
- Adjunct Associate Professor, Computer Science and CLS
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Human-Computer Interaction/ Human-Robot Interaction
- Auditory Displays/ Sonification
- Affective Computing/ Emotional Design
- Automotive User Interfaces
- Assistive Technology for Special Populations
- Aesthetic Computing/ Media Art
William A. Kennedy
- Emeritus Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- wkennedy@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3302
- Meese Center 102
Research Interests
- Neuroscience of Learning and Memory
- Educational Reform and Redesign
- Persuasion and Attitude Change
Scott A. Kuhl
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Husky Game Development Enterprise
- kuhl@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2798
- Rekhi Hall 210
Area of Expertise
- Computer Graphics
- Virtual Environments
- Head-mounted displays
- Human Perception
Lorelle A. Meadows
- Dean of the Pavlis Honors College
- lameadows@mtu.edu
- 906-487-4371
- M&M 722I
Specialties
- STEM Education Research
- Human-Centered Design
- Service-Learning
Michael R. Meyer
- Director - William G. Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning
- mrmeyer@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1708
- Van Pelt and Opie Library 219
Specialties
- Directs and coordinates center activities with those of other campus units
- Holds pedagogical consultations with faculty and staff from all departments
- Promotes new faculty development tools, training, and opportunities
- Coordinates initiatives to support teaching and learning, such as the university testing center
- Holds joint appointment as physics senior lecturer
Robert Pastel
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Faculty Advisor, Humane Interface Design Enterprise
- pastel@mtu.edu
- 906-487-1639
- Rekhi Hall 204
Links of Interest
Area of Expertise
- Mobile App Design and Usability
- Software Development and Processes
- Computer Science Education
Carla Strome
- Adjunct Instructor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
Yin-Yin (Sarah) Tan
- Research Assistant Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- Postdoc Researcher, Cognitive Psychology
Charles Wallace
- Associate Professor, Computer Science
- Associate Dean for Curriculum & Instruction, College of Computing
- Affiliated Associate Professor, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- wallace@mtu.edu
- 906-487-3431
- Rekhi Hall 205
Links of Interest
Areas of Expertise
- Digital technology adoption for older adults and other digital newcomers
- K-12 computing education
- Undergraduate software engineering and computer science education
- Communication in software development
- Lightweight formal methods
- Agile software development
Paul Ward
- Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Cognitive and Learning Sciences
- pward@mtu.edu
- 906-487-2065
- Meese Center 105
Links of Interest
Research Interests
- Study of Expertise
- Perceptual-Cognitive Skills
- Training
- Skill Acquisition
- Applied Cognition
- Cognitive Engineering
- Human Factors
- Sports Science