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His work has been recognized through the ITEEA Academy of Fellows award and
Award of Distinction; the CTETE Technology Teacher Educator of the Year; the
Epsilon Pi Tau Laureate citation and Distinguished Service citation; the Sagamore
of the Wabash award from the governor of Indiana; the Bellringer award from the
Indiana superintendent of public instruction; the Ball State University Faculty of
the Year award and George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professorship; and the
EEA-Ship citation. Dr. Wright’s educational background includes a bachelor degree
from Stout State University, a master of science degree from Ball State University,
and a doctoral degree from the University of Maryland. His teaching experience
includes three years as a junior high instructor in California and 37 years as a
university instructor at Ball State University. In addition, he has also been a visiting
professor at Colorado State University; Oregon State University; and Edith Cowan
University in Perth, Australia.
Dr. Michael E. Grubbs is the supervisor for Manufacturing, Technology, and
Engineering Education for Baltimore County Public Schools. Dr. Grubbs’ educa-
tional degrees include a bachelor of science and a master of education in technology
education from California University of Pennsylvania; an educational specialist in
workforce education from the University of Georgia; and a doctorate of philosophy
in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis on integrative STEM education
from Virginia Tech. Dr. Grubbs has served as a middle school technology and engi-
neering education teacher for Clayton County Public Schools, lead middle school
teacher for Clayton County Public Schools, graduate research assistant for Virginia
Tech, and adjunct instructor for New River Community College. His work has been
recognized through the Donald Maley Spirit of Excellence: Outstanding Graduate
Student citation; the CTETE International Travel grant and 21st Century Leader
fellowship; Virginia Tech’s Outstanding Student in Integrative STEM Education
award; and the ITEEA Emerging Leader designation. Dr. Grubbs has served the
profession in multiple roles, including secretary, marketing committee chair, and
webmaster for CTETE. He has written numerous articles on technology and engi-
neering education, and presented regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Dr. Greg J. Strimel is an assistant professor of Engineering and Technology
Teacher Education at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. Dr. Strimel’s
educational degrees include a bachelor of science and a master of education in tech-
nology education from California University of Pennsylvania, and a doctorate of
philosophy in occupational and technical studies, with an emphasis on engineering
and technology education from Old Dominion University. His teaching experience
includes serving as a high school engineering and technology teacher in Maryland,
teaching assistant professor within the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering
and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University, and adjunct instructor for engi-
neering and technology teacher education at the University of Maryland Eastern
Shore and California University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Strimel has also served as a
high school career and technology education department chair, the director of K–12
initiatives for West Virginia University, and a professional development leader for
multiple engineering and technology curriculum providers. His work has been
recognized through the Technology and Engineering Education Association of
Maryland’s New Teacher of Excellence award; the governor of Maryland’s citation
for teaching excellence; Old Dominion University’s Outstanding Graduate Student
award; ITEEA’s Emerging Leader designation and Donald Maley Outstanding
Graduate Student citation; and the CTETE 21st Century Leader fellowship.