2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

1. Prof. Cathy W. Hall East Carolina University [biography]

   Cathy Hall is a professor in the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University. She holds a Bachelor's in Psychology from Emory University, and a MEd and PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia. Her expertise includes psychological assessments, research design and methodology, and data analysis. Her research interests include emotional intelligence, metacognition, resilience, and self-regulation.

2. Karen A. De Urquidi East Carolina University
3. Dr. Paul J. Kauffmann P.E. East Carolina University [biography]

   Paul J. Kauffmann is a professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. His industrial career included positions as Plant Manager and Engineering Director. Dr. Kauffmann received a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and MENG in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Penn State and is a registered Professional Engineer in Virginia and North Carolina.

4. Prof. Karl Louis Wuensch East Carolina University [biography]

   Karl L. Wuensch is a full professor in the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University. In addition to teaching the three graduate courses in statistics and research design offered by the department, he also teaches a couple of undergraduate courses each year. He has been recognized as a Teacher/Scholar by the university and has received the Board of Governors’ Award for Excellence in Teaching, the highest teaching award in the University of North Carolina system. He has published 75 articles in scholarly journals and eight chapters in books.

5. Dr. William W. Swart East Carolina University [biography]

   William Swart is professor of Marketing and Supply Chain Management at East Carolina University. He holds a Ph.D. in Operations Research and a M.S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering with Honors from Clemson University. Dr. Swart’s experience is diversified between industry and academia. In academia, he served as Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at East Carolina University, Dean of Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology and Old Dominion University, Associate Dean of Business and Economics at California State University, Chairman of the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the University of Central Florida. In industry, he served as Vice President for Operations Systems and Vice President for Management Information Systems at Burger King Corporation.

   Dr. Swart's professional achievements have been recognized by the Institute of Industrial Engineers with the 1994 Operations Research Practice Award. He was awarded the Achievement in Operations Research Medal from the Institute for Operation Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS) and has been named an Edelman Laureate for twice having been a finalist in the prestigious Edelman Competition for the best Operations Research application in the world. He has over 100 scholarly publications and has been Principal or Co-Principal Investigator for grants and contracts in excess of $10 million.

6. Dr. Odis Hayden Griffin Jr. P.E. East Carolina University [biography]

   Hayden Griffin is currently Professor and Chair of the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University and Professor Emeritus of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He holds BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech and PhD in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech. He has done work in student learning, academic program development, and the use of technology in the curriculum. He is a registered professional engineer in Virginia.

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