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Abstract:
Succeeding in engineering (school and practice) is challenging. Many students are simply trying to survive as they go through their education. Many professors "grew up" (academically at least) in a system that required you to conform or get out. How do we, as educators, work to bring something different to our classrooms? How can we create educational experiences for students that move beyond just learning the mathematical basics, but also strive to create critical thinkers, driven individuals, and passionate engineers? Exciting research is happening in the field of Engineering Education that can be leveraged in addressing these issues. My vision as an educator is to bring what I learn from education research into my classroom to help students succeed and not just survive. I desire to use my influence to inspire engineering students to find themselves and their passions in this exciting field.
Bio:
Dr. Nathan Canney i is the Director of Structural Engineering at Taylor Devices. He joined Taylor in 2020 after working as a structural engineer at CYS Structural Engineers in Sacramento, CA and before that MKA in Seattle, WA. Nathan has earned Bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering and Applied Mathematics at Seattle University, a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering at Stanford University and a PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. After completing his PhD in 2013, Nathan taught structural engineering undergraduate and graduate level courses for four years at Seattle University before returning to consulting work in 2017. For fun, Nathan plays as an amateur contractor and woodworker, spending countless hours on home projects and renovations.