FACULTY

Dave Yearwood, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Department Chair
Certified Senior Industrial Technologist
Coordinator, Electronics and Control Systems
Starcher Hall Room 135A
Phone: 701-777-3061

Educational Background
Ph.D. Teaching & Learning
University of North Dakota

Master of Science in Industrial Technology
Emphasis in Electronics & Computers
University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology
Emphasis in Vocational Education
Bemidji State University

Associate of Applied Science
Electronic Technology
Community College of the Air Force

Professional Associations

• American Technical Education Association
• National Association of Industrial Technology
• Epsilon Pi Tau
• Phi Delta Kappa
• Alpha Phi Sigma
• Associate Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers & Electronic Manufacturing Engineers

Dave Yearwood, Ph.D., CSIT is an Associate Professor and chair of the Technology Department at the University of North Dakota. Yearwood has been teaching in higher education for almost 21 years and his experience reaches across two academic tracks—Technology and Higher Education. In Technology, Dave’s focus is on electronic control systems and the effect of technology utilization for consumer and commercial use. In Higher Education, Yearwood taught graduate education courses in curriculum development, assessment, adult learners, and instructional technology.

Yearwood’s study/research and publications (including a book chapter on Podcasts) on instructional technology focuses primarily on electronic pedagogy—how faculty infuse presentation or other technologies into their practice to connect and engage students, enhance their understanding of course content, and promote dialogue that leads to a critical examination of a topic/subject under examination. His study of electronic controls is focused primarily on the creation of “smart systems” aided by computers.

Dr. Yearwood was presented with the outstanding teacher award in the College of Business and Public Administration (CoBPA) on two occasions, earned the coveted teaching, service, and scholarship award (CoBPA), was nominated at the university level for outstanding graduate and undergraduate teaching awards and was listed several times in the Who’s Who Among America’s College Teachers.

Dave is an education consultant and has conducted numerous workshops—regional, national, and international—on the use of technology to facilitate purposeful learning. Dave’s experience in two disciplines has him conducting workshops for departments, colleges, or other entities including: Center Community Colleges (three campuses), Medcenter One (a bachelorette nursing education college), Minnesota West Community Colleges (five campuses); LouisianaState University at Eunice; to lineman training for Minnkota Power Cooperative Inc. Dr. Yearwood was been a featured invited presenter at the Teaching Professor conference (three times) and is currently a conference board member. Dave recently (2009) conducted a four-hour pre-conference workshop on Electronic Pedagogy to some 60 attendees at the Teaching Professor conference in Washington DC. Dr. Yearwood also has extensive experience designing and developing instructional multimedia modules as stand-alone units or as supplements for use in blended classrooms. He currently records podcasts for courses he teaches and leads a podcast called “statistically speaking” which is posted on UND iTunes University.

Yong Hou, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor (Temporary)
Starcher Hall Room 135B
Phone: 701-777-2198

Educational Background
Doctor of Philosophy
Management Science
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

Master of Science
Systems Engineering
University of Shanghai for Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science
Electronics Engineering
Hunan University of Art and Science

Dr. Yong Houearned his Ph.D. at the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology (USST). His expertise is in the field of Renewable Energy Economics. Dr. Hou has not only published many papers in academic journals, but has personally invested and been involved in many renewable energy projects.

Yong founded and grew his first company into the largest wholesaler of Compaq Computers in eastern China with an annual revenue of  $13 million USD before he sold this business and returned to USST for his doctoral study in the field of Renewable Energy.

Dr. Hou is the co-founder of Clean Republic LLC , an electric bike conversion kit supplier located in Grand Forks, North Dakota. In addition, he works at the Center For Innovation on the international entrepreneurship and EB-5 Regional Center program to bring together foreign investors with regional entrepreneurs.

Luke H. Huang, Ph.D. (Homepage)
Associate Professor
Starcher Hall Room 152
Phone: 701-777-2202

Educational Background
Doctor of Philosophy
Industrial Education and Technology
Iowa State University

Master of Science
Food Science, Iowa State University
Food Engineering, South China University of Technology

Bachelor of Science
Microbiological Engineering
South China University of Technology

Professional Associations

• Epsilon Pi Tau (National Honorary Organization In Industrial Technology)
• National Association of Industrial Technology
• Society of Manufacturing Engineers
• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Luke Huang received his Ph. D. from Iowa State University in Industrial Education and Technology. Prior to that, he received two engineering degrees, a Master of Science in Food Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiological Engineering. Dr. Huang’s strong engineering and technology education background provide solid support in teaching manufacturing courses such as industrial materials, manufacturing automation system, materials testing, facilities design, manufacturing strategies, and lean ideas and practice. 

Professor Huang’s research interest is in production line management. He has authored several publications and given professional presentations on this topic during the past few years.  His work covered workload balance optimization and evaluation, text format production order cognition, and production order optimization and simulation. Dr. Huang is also interested in conducting research on intelligent machining. His publications in this field cover machining vibration detection and analysis, vibration signals modeling with multiple-regression, vibration signals modeling with fuzzynet technology, and predicting surface roughness of a work piece in turning operation. In addition, Dr. Huang has conducted research in other fields such as material testing, different composite processes comparison, and ProModel simulation application in teaching manufacturing related courses.

Lynda Kenney, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Certified Industrial Technologist
Starcher Hall Room 235B
Phone: 701-777-2197

Educational Background
Doctor of Education
Teaching & Learning: Higher Education
University of North Dakota

Master of Arts in Communication with minor in Industrial Technology
University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Arts
Journalism with a minor in Industrial Technology
University of North Dakota

Professional Associations

• National Association of Industrial Technology
• Epsilon Pi Tau (National Honorary Organization In Industrial Technology)
• International Graphic Arts Education Association
• International Technology Education Association
• Association for International Graphic Arts
• Society for Photographic Education

Dr. Lynda Kenney earned her Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) from the University of North Dakota (UND) where she has been an educator for 16 years teaching primarily visual communication courses. 

Kenney’s areas of professional interest and experience are vast, ranging from graphic design and photography, to higher education teaching and learning, instructional technologies, and online learning.  Her most recent research explores: 1) teacher and student perceptions of technology related to creativity, 2) the impact of teacher immediacy on student learning, and 3) how brand images impact small business successes. 

Professor Kenney is a National Association of Industrial Technology Outstanding Professor, has been recognized at UND as an outstanding educator, and is listed multiple times in Who’s Who Among America’s College Teachers.  Dr. Kenney is also the author of several publications, and technology and education-related grants awarded to improve teaching and learning, and the graphic communications area in the Department of Technology at UND. She has led numerous workshops related to visual communication, technology, and education.

Dr. Kenney recently created a new major within her department and college titled “Graphic Design Technology.”  It is the only degree program in the region that requires students to successfully complete a core of entrepreneurship courses along with their major design courses.  She is also the founder and faculty advisor of UND’s Graphics and Photography Society student organization, which operates as both an extension of the classroom and a small business.  In addition, Kenney conducts freelance graphic design and photography services, and consulting.

Alex Johnson
Assistant Professor
Starcher Hall Room 154
Phone: 701-777-2240

Educational Background
Master of Science
Industrial Technology
University of North Dakota

Bachelor of Science
Industrial Technology
University of North Dakota

Professional Organizations
National Association of Industrial Technology

Alex Johnson, a graduate of UND with a Master of Arts degree in industrial technology, is an Assistant Professor in the Technology Department at the University of North Dakota.  His focus in the department is on manufacturing and technical design.  He teaches courses ranging from production processes to computer-aided design and drafting.  Johnson spent several years working for companies such as Bobcat, Cirrus Design Corp, EAPC Architects Engineers, and Concrete, Inc., which provided him with valuable experience that he brings to the classroom. 

Johnson has a special interest in practical and hands-on learning and includes service learning in his courses to broaden the students’ learning experiences. He has established a partnership with Turtle Mountain Community College to involve his students in and has presented at workshops regarding service learning.

Johnson is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning with a focus on the use of technology in education.

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STAFF

Becky Bohlman
Administrative Assistant
Starcher Hall Room 135
Phone: 701-777-2249

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LECTURERS

Elizabeth Becker
Telephone:  (701) 777-2737
elizabethbecker@mail.und.edu

Mike Flermoen
Telephone:  (701) 746-2569
mflermoen@hotmail.com

Eric Pearson
Telephone:  (701) 777-3759
ericpearson@mail.und.edu

Chris Trostad
Telephone:  (218) 281-2144
ctrostad@crookston.k12.mn.us

Jason Uhlir
Telephone:  (701) 777-3444
jasonuhlir@mail.und.edu

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GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANTS

Tzu Han Chen
Office# 7-2206 - Starcher Hall Room 156A
tzuhan.chen@und.edu

Martin Hellwig
Office# 7-3114 - Starcher Hall Room 143A
Office# 7-0844 - Gamble Hall Room 365O
martin.hellwig@und.edu

Shawn Smith
Office# 7-2203 - Starcher Hall Room 148B
shawn.t.smith@und.nodak.edu

Rakesh S. Tennamthotam
Office# 7-2206 - Starcher Hall Room 156A
rakesh.tennamthotam@und.edu

Zue Anne Zapanta
Office# 7-2429 - Starcher Hall Room 235C
Zueanne.zapanta@und.nodak.edu