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FACULTY
Dave Yearwood, Ph.D.
Professor & Department Chair
Certified Senior Technology Manager (CSTM)
Coordinator, Electronics and Control Systems
Starcher Hall Room 135A
701-777-3061
Educational Background
- Ph.D. Teaching & Learning, University of North Dakota
- Master of Science in Industrial Technology, University of North Dakota
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology , Bemidji State University
- Associate of Applied Science , Community College of the Air Force
Professional Associations
- American Technical Education Association
- Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
- Epsilon Pi Tau
- Phi Delta Kappa
- Alpha Phi Sigma
- Associate Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers & Electronic Manufacturing Engineer
Dave Yearwood, Ph.D., CSTM is Professor and chair of the Technology Department at the University of North Dakota. Yearwood has been teaching in higher education for 22 years and his experiences 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. His other work In Higher Education is directed at curriculum development, assessment, and instructional technology. Prior to coming to UND Dave developed the first two-year Associates of Applied Science degree in Flight Simulation Technician program in the nation at Lake Region State College (formerly UND-Lake Region). He single-handedly installed two A-10s and one F-16 military simulators in addition to one Frasca simulator which were used to teach flight simulation students troubleshooting and repair skills. Yearwood also provided instruction to technicians at several military simulation sites on the west coast who were pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree in Flight Simulation.
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. Dr. Yearwood also has extensive experience designing and developing instructional multimedia modules as stand-alone units or as supplements for use in blended classrooms. 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. In 2009 Yearwood was one of four professors recognized nationally by the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), a professional association for technology and technology management professionals and students as the Outstanding Professor in the areas of teaching, research, and service.
Dave is an education consultant and has conducted numerous workshops at the local level (UND campus: Aviation/Aerospace, Office of Instructional Development, the Medical School and School of Nursing), regional, national, and international levels. Dr. Yearwood conducts workshops on technology utilization in education and also on electronic control technologies. Yearwood regularly presents at educational conferences, he was a featured invited presenter at the Teaching Professor conference (four times), served for two years as conference board member and he was the keynote speaker at the 2010 Teaching Professor conference in Boston, MA. Some of the campuses where Yearwood recently conducted faculty development workshops include: New York Chiropractic College; St. Thomas University in Minneapolis; Minnesota State University in Moorhead; Murray State University in Kentucky; Arkansas State University; Manitoba Association for Distributed Learning and Training (MADLaT); Rochester Institute of Technology (NY); and Elgin Community College in Illinois.
Lynda Kenney, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Certified Senior Technology Manager (CSTM)
Starcher Hall Room 235B
701-777-2197
Educational Background
- Ed.D. in Teaching and Learning: Higher Education, University of North Dakota
- Master of Arts in Communication, University of North Dakota
- Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, University of North Dakota
Professional Associations
- Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
- Epsilon Pi Tau (National Honorary Organization In Industrial Technology)
- International Graphic Arts Education Association
- International Technology Education Association
- American International Graphic Arts
- Society for Photographic Education
Dr. Lynda Kenney has been an educator at the University of North Dakota for 19 years. Her areas of professional interest and experience are vast, ranging from higher education teaching and learning, instructional technologies, and online learning, to Graphic Design and Photography. Kenney’s most recent research explores how writing can improve students’ visualization abilities, teacher and student perceptions of technology and creativity, the impact of teacher immediacy on student learning, and how brand images impact small business successes.
Dr. Kenney has led numerous workshops related to visual communication, technology, and education. She was recognized nationally by the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) as an Outstanding Professor, has been nominated numerous times at UND for outstanding graduate and undergraduate teaching awards, and is listed multiple times in Who’s Who Among America’s College Teachers. Kenney is also the author of several publications, and technology and education-related grants awarded to improve teaching and learning. In addition, Dr. Kenney is responsible for the design and implementation of the “Graphic Design Technology” major in the Department of Technology. This innovative program is unique in comparison to all other graphic design programs in the region and most graphic design programs nationally, because it requires students to successfully complete a core of entrepreneurship courses along with their major design courses.
Kenney has served the Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE), which is the Department of Technology’s accrediting body, in various roles since becoming a member. She is a paper reviewer for the Journal of Industrial Technology, Past-President of the Graphics Division, and President of the Women in Technology Division. During her tenure as an Executive Board member of ATMAE, Dr. Kenney was instrumental in the Association’s name change, reorganization, and brand development. She was recognized by ATMAE in 2009 for her contributions to that organization with an “Outstanding Service and Leadership” award.
Dr. Kenney’s commitment to higher education, and specifically teaching and student learning, stems from her belief that teachers share a responsibility for the discovery, development, preservation and dissemination of knowledge through the encouragement and action of teaching, research, service, and creative endeavors. She believes that learning is the active construction of meaning from personal experience, and that it requires reflection and dialogue with others whose meanings may differ. Kenney is an innovative educator who prompts students to assume initiative and independence in their learning while developing personal and professional commitments and competence. She encourages students to think critically, make informed choices, to communicate effectively, to be intellectually curious and creative, to commit themselves to lifelong learning and the service of others, and to share responsibility both for their own communities and for the diverse world.
Alex Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Starcher Hall Room 154
701-777-2240
Educational Background
- Ph.D. Teaching & Learning, University of North Dakota
- Master of Science in Industrial Technology , University of North Dakota
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology , University of North Dakota
- Associate of Science & Associate of Arts , Turtle Mountain Community College
Professional Associations
- Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
Alex Johnson, a graduate of UND with a Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning, is an Assistant Professor in the Technology Department at the University of North Dakota. Before returning to UND Johnson spent several years working for companies such as Bobcat, Cirrus Design Corp, EAPC Architects Engineers, and Concrete, Inc., which provided him with many valuable experiences that he brings to the classroom. He continues his connection to industry by conducting training seminars for local companies in topics ranging from shop safety to geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.
Dr. Johnson’s focus in the department is on manufacturing and technical design. He teaches courses in computer aided design/drafting, manufacturing processes, construction processes, product research and development, technical design, and fundamentals of technology.
Professor Johnson’s most recent research has been in the area of small wind turbine development in North Dakota. He is also involved with research on the use of bench top machine tools in educational settings and additive manufacturing technology. Alex believes hands-on activities promote long-term learning. He incorporates service learning activities in his courses, which benefit both communities and students. Dr. Johnson has presented at national conferences on the topic of the benefits of service learning in college classes and has co-authored an article on this topic.
Isaac Chang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Starcher Hall Room 152
701.777.2202
Educational Background
- Ph.D. in Technology, Purdue University
- M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Purdue University
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M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Tatung Institute of Technology (Taiwan)
Professional Associations
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering
- Society of Manufacturing Engineers
- American Society of Engineering Education
Isaac Chang received his Ph.D. from Purdue University in Technology. He also has three engineering degrees in the areas of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering. Dr. Chang worked for Tatung Central Research Institute before coming to United States, where he was responsible for helping engineers with strong AutoCAD skills transfer their daily works to the PRO/E platform. He also served as the IT support coordinator for the PRO/E pilot project of Tatung Telecom’s first PHS handheld system. Before coming to UND, Dr. Chang worked for Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo for four years, responsible for courses in Product Design and Operations Management (PDM) areas. Dr. Chang’s industrial experience with domestic and international companies and his strong background in engineering, technology, and management provide solid support in teaching product design and manufacturing courses such as computer aided design, technical design, manufacturing strategies, cost estimating, quality assurance, and lean practices.
Professor Chang’s research interest is in sustainable product innovation and lifecycle management. His previous work in PDM for small and medium size enterprises and Digital Manufacturing for Automotive Industry has been considered as Purdue University’s early engagement in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), which also led to multiple funded projects later on. He has authored several publications and given professional presentations on this topic during the past few years. Currently he is collaborating with other researchers to investigate design practices for products using alternative energies, as well as the sustainability impact of prototyping technologies on post-design lifecycle and supply chain activities. Dr. Chang is also interested in conducting research on cognitive learning in technology. He uses both quantitative and qualitative research methods to study how people interact with new technology, and how people utilize given instructions, thus generic instructions can be customized to match the individual’s difference and learning performance can be enhanced.
Uttam Kokil, MFA
Assistant Professor
Starcher Hall Room 235C
701.777.2429
Educational Background
• MFA in Computer Graphic Design, Rochester Institute of Technology
• BFA in Graphic Design, University of Mumbai
Professional Associations
• Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Uttam Kokil obtained a Fulbright scholarship in 2002 to pursue his MFA in Computer Graphic Design at Rochester Institute of Technology, NY. He completed his BFA in Graphic Design from the Sir J.J Institute of Applied Art, University of Mumbai, India, on a Government of India full Scholarship between 1992 and 1997.
Uttam started his career as a graphic designer, and then assumed a full time academic position at the University of Mauritius for several years. He returned to the United States to assume the role of Assistant Professor in Multimedia Design at the University of Wisconsin—Stout before joining the Department of Technology at UND in the Fall 2012. During his tenure at UWStout, his students won several awards. Mr. Kokil has presented papers at conferences such as UCDA, ACM Siggraph, Participatory Design Conference, and ACM CHI.
Uttam adopts the constructivist method of teaching where the student learns by experimentation, activity, discovery, and independent learning. He believes that the student centered teaching method is an effective approach in academia as the emphasis is on deep learning and understanding, an increased accountability on the part of the student, and an interdependence between teacher and learner, thus a mutual respect within the learner-teacher relationship exists. The important assets that an individual should possess are to think in a creative manner, to take an analytical approach, and be a good problem solver. He encourages cooperative learning and expects his students to act as young professionals in the classroom. Mr. Kokil is teaching Web Page Design, Graphic Design Software and Technologies, Multimedia Production, and Advanced Graphic Design and Print Production courses within the department.
His research interests include components of Human Computer Interaction Design (HCI) such as user interface design, web usability and aesthetics, visual rhetoric, interactive media design and user experience design.
STAFF
Becky Bohlman
Administrative Assistant
Starcher Hall Room 135
701-777-2249
LECTURERS
Dave Gravdahl
701.777.2249
Patrick Remfert
701.777.2249