Faculty recognized at ASEE Southeastern conference
June 22, 2015
Faculty representatives from L-R: Alta Knizley, Dennis Truax, Sandra Eksioglu, Donna Reese, Cindy Bethel, John Brocato and Priscilla Hill
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Four members of the Bagley College of Engineering family accepted honors and new leadership roles during a recent American Society for Engineering Education Southeastern Section Conference.
Cindy Bethel and Sandra Eksioglu earned recognition for teaching and professional contributions, while John Brocato and Amy Barton accepted leadership positions within the organization.
An assistant professor in the computer science and engineering department, Bethel earned the Outstanding New Faculty Research Award. The award is given to a professor who demonstrates excellence in teaching and research and has taught less than six years.
“The conference was wonderful with insightful and helpful talks that I feel will help to continue to improve my teaching,” Bethel said.
Sandra Eksioglu, who spent more than a decade on the faculty at Mississippi State University before taking a position at Clemson University last fall, received the Outstanding Mid-Career Teaching Award. It is awarded to a professor who has taught for five to 15 years and made contributions to engineering education.
John Brocato, coordinator of the Shackouls Technical Communication Program, was elected president of the Southeastern section and vice-chair of the professional skills division for the upcoming year. He also serves as the ASEE representative for Mississippi State University.
Brocato said the ASEE section to which Mississippi State belongs is the largest and most active in the country, making its conferences an effective way to network and share ideas with colleagues.
Amy Barton, a lecturer in the Shackouls Technical Communication Program, was selected to serve as chair of the professional skills division for the 2016-17 year. In this role she will secure reviews for papers submitted to the division.
Additionally, Brocato, Sarah Lee, Alta Knizley, Dennis Truax, and Yangqing “Suby” Dou presented at the conference.
Founded in 1893, ASEE promotes research, service and leadership in engineering and engineering technology education. The non-profit organization provides professional opportunities for engineering faculty through increased communication among educational institutions, government officials and corporations.
More information about the American Society for Engineering Education can be found at www.asee.org.
For more information about the Bagley College of Engineering, visit www.bagley.msstate.edu.
By: Emile Creel