Greg Strimel
Greg J Strimel
Assistant Professor
gstrimel@purdue.edu
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Biography
Dr. Greg J. Strimel is an assistant professor of engineering technology teacher education in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at Purdue University. Within this program he educates pre-service teachers on the processes of developing curriculum and maintaining learning facilities. Additionally, he coordinates the Design & Innovation minor program and serves as an advisor to the Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association, a study abroad leader, and a national event coordinator for the Testing Engineering Aptitude in Mathematics & Science organization. Strimel’s scholarly efforts are focused on increasing student design capabilities and helping to ensure that every student has the opportunity to act, think, and learn like an engineer. More specifically, his research is focused on enhancing the appropriately scaffolded teaching of P-12 engineering by studying engineering design-based instructional interventions and engineering design cognition. Through these efforts, he continues to strive toward improving the national landscape of STEM education.
Strimel received a B.S. and M.Ed. in Technology Education from California University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. in Occupational and Technical Studies from Old Dominion University. Previously, he was a teaching assistant professor of engineering fundamentals at West Virginia University where he additionally served as the director of K-12 initiatives. Strimel also worked as a high school career/technology department chair and teacher in Howard County Maryland. Furthermore, he served as an infantryman in the U.S. Army and is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Strimel has been recognized as a New Technology & Engineering Teacher of the Year, ITEEA Emerging Leader and 21st Century Fellow, and recipient of the 2018 Gerhard Salinger Award for enhancing integrative STEM Education. Also, based on his work with regional manufacturing talent pipelines, he was awarded the Purdue Polytechnic Outstanding Faculty in Engagement Award as well as the John P. Lisack Early Career Engagement Award.
Accepting Graduate Students: Currently accepting graduate students to engage in research efforts centered around K-12 Engineering Education, Design-Based Pedagogy, Learning through Making, and K-12 engagement within Manufacturing Industries.
Education:
2014 Ph.D. Occupational & Technical Studies (Engineering & Technology Education), Old Dominion University
2010 M.Ed. Technology Education, California University of Pennsylvania
2008 B.S. Technology Education, California University of Pennsylvania
Certifications:
2009 Maryland 7-12 Standard Professional I Certification, Technology Education
2008 Pennsylvania K-12 Instructional I Certification, Technology Education
Funded Grants
Strimel, G. J. (PI). STEM Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum Development, SDI Innovations. February 1, 2018 - June 31, 2019
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Improving Regional Manufacturing Ecosystems (IRME) Project: A Purdue Engineering/Technology Teacher Education Undergraduate Research Initiative, Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center
February 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Design & Innovation Polytechnic Curriculum Implementation, VentureWell. February 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Intercultural Pedagogy Grant, Purdue Center for Intercultural Learning. May 2018.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Global leadership in technology, design, and innovation. Study Abroad Intercultural Learning (SAIL) Grant, Purdue University Office of International Programs. 10/15/2017 – 10/1/2018.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Improving Regional Manufacturing Ecosystems (IRME) Project: A Purdue Engineering/Technology Teacher Education Undergraduate Research Initiative, Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center. 8/25/2017 – 12/20/2017.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Engineering Technology Teacher Education Lab Improvement Project, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation.November 10, 2017.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Honors College Visiting Scholars Proposal, Purdue Honors College. March 2018
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Design & Innovation Polytechnic Curriculum, VentureWell. 8/1/2017 – 1/31/2018.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Design & Innovation Minor - Integrated Learning-in-Context Curriculum
Sponsoring Organization: Purdue Polytechnic Institute. April 11, 2017 - October 1, 2017.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Improving Regional Manufacturing Ecosystems: Engineering Technology Teacher Education Undergraduate Research Program, Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center. 6/19/2017 – 9/20/2017.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Engineering Technology Teacher Education Lab Improvement Project, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation. November 10, 2016.
Strimel, G. J. (Co-PI). Improving student learning through formative feedback with CompareAssess technologies. Instructional Innovation Program Grant, Purdue University Office of the Provost and Office of the Vice President of Information Technology. 1/1/2017 – 1/1/2018.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Global leadership in technology, design, and innovation. Study Abroad Intercultural Learning (SAIL) Grant, Purdue University Office of International Programs. 10/1/2016 – 10/1/2017.
Strimel, G. J. (PI). West Virginia University ACCESS program. Community Action Grant Program, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation. 12/8/2015
Strimel, G. J. (PI). Online integrated mathematics curriculum development. West Virginia State Department of Education Grant. 7/1/2013 – 6/30/2014
Academic Honors
2017 1st Place Midwest Regional Teaching Competition, Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association
2017 1st Place Midwest Regional Technology Challenge, Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association
2017 2nd Place Midwest Regional Teaching Competition, Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association
2017 1st Place National Teaching Lesson Competition, Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association
2017 2nd Place National Educational Display Competition, Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association
2017 3rd Place National Communication Competition, Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association
2016 1st Place Mid-West Regional Teaching Lesson Competition, Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association
2016 2nd Place Mid-West Regional Transportation Competition, Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association
2015 International Technology & Engineering Educators Assoc. Emerging Leader Recognition
2014 Old Dominion University Technology Education Award for Academic Excellence
2014 Council of Technology & Engineering Teacher Education International Travel Award
2014 West Virginia University Early Career Innovator Nominee
2014 ITEEA Donald Maley Outstanding Graduate Student Citation
2013 Council of Technology & Engineering Teacher Education 21st Century Fellow
2013 Technical Foundation of America International Mentorship Awardee
2012 Technology and Engineering Educators Association of MD New Teacher Excellence Award
2012 Maryland - Governor’s Citation for Teaching Excellence
2012 ITEEA Donald Maley Technology & Engineering Teacher Excellence Scholarship Award
Military Honors
2006 California University of Pennsylvania Patriotic Service Medal
2005 Combat Infantry Badge
2005 Army Accommodation Medal
2005 Iraqi Campaign Medal
2005 Global War on Terrorism Medal
2005 Good Conduct Medal
2003 National Defense Medal
Journal Articles​
Kim, E. & Strimel, G. J. (2019). The influence of the integration of an entrepreneurial mindset through co-teaching on students’ design problem-framing. IEEE Transactions of Education, 1-10.
Bartholomew, S. R., Moon, C., Yoshikawa, E., & Strimel, G. J. (2019). Kindergarten student’s approaches to resolving open-ended design tasks. Journal of Technology Education, 30(2), 90-115.
Strimel, G. J., Huffman, T., Reid, K., Reeping, D., Kim, E., Honour, S., & Glover, J. (2019) Tests of engineering aptitude, mathematics, and science (TEAMS): A premier engineering competition. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(6), 34-39.
Mentzer, N., Deck, A., Lavendar, H., Handy, D., Wellman, B., Gurganus, J., & Strimel, G. J. (2019) Cradle to cradle design thinking: The life of a trillion plastic bags. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(5), 14-19.
Bartholomew, S. R., Strimel, G. J., Zhang, L., & Horman, J. (2018). Examining the feasibility of adaptive comparative judgment for elementary STEM design assessment. Journal of Technology Studies.
Strimel, G. J., Kim, E., & Bosman, L. (2019). Informed design through the integration of entrepreneurial thinking in secondary engineering programs. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations & Research, 19(5), 42-49.
Bartholomew, S. R., Hartell, E., Yoshikawa, E., & Strimel, G. J. (2019). Identifying design values across countries through adaptive comparative judgment. International Journal of Technology & Design Education. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-019-09506-8.
Strimel, G. J., Kim, E., Grubbs, M. E., & Huffman, T. (2019). A meta-synthesis of primary and secondary design cognition research. International Journal of Technology & Design Education. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-019-09505-9
Strimel, G. J., Morehouse, A., Bartholomew, S. R., Swift, C., & Woessner, J. (2019). Integrating computational thinking through wearable technologies and programmable e-textiles. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(8).
Bartholomew, S. R., Santana, V., & Strimel, G. J. (2019). Teaching engineering concepts through socially relevant contexts: Serving the homeless with smart tiny homes. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(7). 24-27.
Bartholomew, S. R., Zhang, L., Strimel, G. J., & Garcia, E. (2019) Adaptive comparative judgment as a tool for formative assessment and learning in a graphics design course. The Design Journal. DOI: 10.1080/14606925.2018.1560876.
Bartholomew, S. R., Strimel, G. J., & Yoshikowa, E (2019). Using adaptive comparative judgment for student formative feedback and learning during a middle school open-ended design challenge. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 29(2), 363-385.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., Kim, E., & Zhang, L. (2018). An investigation of engineering design cognition and achievement in primary school. Journal of STEM Education Research, 1(1-2), 173-201. DOI: 10.1007/s41979-018-0008-0
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., Kim, E., & Cantu, D. V. (2018). Examining engineering design cognition with respect to student performance. International Journal of Engineering Education, 34(6), 1910-1929.
Krause, L., Strimel, G. J., & Rispoli, J. (2018). Biomedical engineering: Inspiring all through social responsibility contexts of care. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(3), 14-19.
Jackson, A. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Toward a matrix of situated design cognition. Council of Technology & Engineering Teacher Education Research Monograph Series, 1, 49-65.
Grubbs, M. E., Strimel, G. J., & Huffman, T. (2018). Engineering education: A clear content base for standards. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 77(7), 32-38.
Strimel, G. J., Krause, L., Kim, E., Grubbs, M. E., & Hensel, R. (2018). An engineering journey: A high school guide toward the engineering profession. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 77(5), 1-11.
Grubbs, M. E., Strimel, G. J., & Kim, E. (2018). Examining design cognition coding schemes for P-12 engineering/technology education. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 28(4), 899-920.
Bartholomew, S. R., Strimel, G. J., & Jackson, A. (2018). A comparison of traditional and adaptive comparative judgment assessment techniques for freshman engineering design projects. International Journal of Engineering Education, 34(1), 20-33.
Bartholomew, S. R., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Factors influencing success on open-ended design problems. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 28(3), 753-770.
Waldrop, A., Corey, C., Halfacre, M., Hummell, L., Hummell, E., Krantz, D., Gurganus, J., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Engineering in athletics: Teaching material selection and the applications of dynamics for designing head protection. Technology & Engineering Teacher. 78(4), 31-38.
Bosman, L. B., Chelberg, K. L., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Incorporating engineering and renewable technologies into the K-5 classroom through culturally relevant literature and design challenges. The Elementary STEM Journal, 23(2), 26-29.
Kim, E., Newman, C., Lastova, M., Bosman, T., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Engineering the reduction of food waste: Teaching problem framing and project management through culturally situated learning. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(3), 27-33.
Bosman, L. B., O’Brien, S., Shanta, S., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Validating the value proposition of engineering design problems through quantitative analysis. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(2), 32-37.
Huffman, T. J., Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M. E., & Gurganus, J. (2018). Engineering: A national imperative. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(1), 22.
Grubbs, M. E., Strimel, G. J., Huffman, T. J., & Gurganus, J. (2018). Excelling in engineering article series. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(1), 23-27.
Swift, C., Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., & Yoshikawa, E. (2018). Cultivating a family of innovators through design thinking. Children’s Technology & Engineering, 22(4), 7–11.
Walls, W. H., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). A well-maintained lab is a safer lab: Strategies for involving students in laboratory maintenance. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 77(6), 16–19.
Love, T. S., & Strimel, G. J. (2017). Computer science and technology and engineering education: A content analysis of standards. Journal of Technological Studies, 42(2), 76-88.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., & Kim, E. (2017). Engaging children in engineering design through the world of quadcopters. Children’s Technology and Engineering Journal, 21(4), 7-11.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., & Kim, E. (2017). Engaging children in engineering design through the world of quadcopters lesson materials. Children’s Technology and Engineering Journal, 21(4).
Walls, W. H., & Strimel, G. J. (2017). Improving regional manufacturing ecosystems: Developing authentic, industry-driven design projects. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 77(4), 36–41.
Cool, N., Strimel, G. J., Croly, M., Grubbs, M. E. (2017). Making mason beehives: Teaching proper “making” skills through authentic engineering design contexts. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 76(8), 20–25.
Yoshikawa, E., Strimel, G. J., & Bartholomew, S. R. (2017). Designing the technological world through the natural world. Children’s Technology & Engineering Journal, 21(4), 18–22.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2017). Adaptive comparative judgment: A better way of assessment. Techniques, 92(3), 44–49.
Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M. E., & Wells, J. G. (2016). Engineering education: A clear decision. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 76(1), 19-24.
Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2016). Positioning technology and engineering education as a key force in STEM education. Journal of Technology Education, 27(2), 21-36.
Brogan, M. & Strimel, G. J. (2016). Preservice teacher spotlight: Let’s go camping. Children’s Technology & Engineering Journal, 21(2), 28–29.
Croly, M., Cool, N., & Strimel, G. J. (2016). Exploring the connection between technology and society through GMOs. Children’s Technology & Engineering Journal, 21(2), 14-17.
Grubbs, M. E. & Strimel, G. J. (2015). Engineering design: The great integrator. Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 50(1), 77–90.
Strimel, G. (2014). Authentic education by providing a situation for student-selected problem-based learning. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 73(7), 8–18.
Strimel, G. J., Reed, P., Dooley, G., Bolling, J., Phillips, M., & Cantu, D. (2014). Integrating and monitoring informal learning in education and training. Techniques, 89(3), 48-54.
Strimel, G. J. (2014). Discover engineering week: High school design brief. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 73(5).
Strimel, G. J. (2014). Shale gas extraction: Drilling into current issues and making STEM connections. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 73(5), 16-24.
Love, T. S. & Strimel, G. J. (2013). An elementary approach to teaching wind power. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 72(4), 8–14.
Books
Wright, R. T., Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M. E. (2019). Foundations of engineering and technology (7th ed.). Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
Wright, R. T., Bartholomew S. R., Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2019). Foundations of engineering and technology: Lab workbook. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
Book Chapters
Strimel, G. J. (2019) Design Cognition and Student Performance. Contemporary Research in Technology Education.
Strimel, G. (2014). Engineering by design high school curriculum. In C. Sneider, (Ed.), The Go-To-Guide for High School Engineering Curriculum. Thousands Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.
Government, university, industrial reports and standards
Grubbs, M. E., Huffman, T. J., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Engineering: A national imperative: Phase 1 establishing content and progressions of learning in engineering. International Technology & Engineering Educators Association, Reston: VA.
Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2016). The Engineering Curriculum Endorsement Matrix. Reston, VA: International Technology & Engineering Educators Association.
Conference Proceedings
Krause, L. & Strimel, G. J. (2019). The next generation for manufacturing competitiveness?: Children’s perceptions as shown through drawings. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Godwin, A., Bartholomew, S. R., & Strimel, G. J. (2019). Examining beginning designers’ design self-regulation through linkography. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Bosman, L. B., Strimel, G. J. & Hartman, N. H. (2018). Examining Pre-Service Engineering and Technology Teacher Perceptions of Manufacturing, World Engineering Forum and Global Engineering Deans Council.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). To what extent do the assessment practices, outcomes, and trends of students, instructors, and industry professionals align? Paper presented at the 105th Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, TN.
Hartell, E., Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R. & Yoshikawa, E. (2018) Adaptive comparative judgment in open-ended design scenarios. Paper presented at the 44th International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Annual Conference on Assessment & Big Data, Oxford University, UK
Bartholomew, S. R., Yoshikawa, E., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Perceptions and reality: Analyzing student experiences in ranking self and peer work through adaptive comparative judgment. Paper presented at the 2018 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Atholone, Ireland.
Bartholomew, S. R., Yoshikawa, E., Hartell, E. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Design values, preferences, similarities, and differences across three countries. Paper presented at the 2018 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Atholone, Ireland.
Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E., Huffman, T. J., & Bartholomew, S. R. (2018). Establishing progressions of learning in engineering for high school students. Paper presented at the 2018 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Atholone, Ireland.
Gupta, S. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Effect of entrepreneurial mindset on funding opportunities for fundamental research. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Formative feedback for improved student performance through adaptive comparative judgment. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Differences in student, instructor, and professional perceptions of industry readiness. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Huffman, T. J., Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2018). Determining the engineering knowledge dimension: What all high school students should know to be engineering literate. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Kim, E. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Influence of an entrepreneurial mindset on P-12 students’ problem framing (work-in-progress). Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Sung, E., Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Learning advanced mathematics through engineering design (Resource Exchange). Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Strimel, G. J., Huffman, T. J. & Grubbs, M. E. (2017). Why the profession (technology education) should consider transitioning more fully to an engineering education model. Paper presented at the 104th Mississippi Valley Technology Education Conference, St Louis, MO.
Strimel, G. J. & Kelley, T. R. (2017). Establishing core undergraduate design & innovation Curriculum: Reaching new audiences. Paper presented at the 104th Mississippi Valley Technology Education Conference, St Louis, MO.
Hartell, E., Strimel, G. J., & Bartholomew, S. R. (2017). Comparing teacher assessment practices of an engineering design challenge across countries. Association for Educational Assessment- Europe.
Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2017). A critical examination of engineering design processes and procedures. Paper presented at the 2017 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Bartholomew, S. R., Hartell, E. E., & Strimel, G. J. (2017). ACJ: A tool for international assessment collaboration. Paper presented at the 2017 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., Jackson, A., & Grubbs, M. E. (2017). Evaluating freshman engineering design projects using adaptive comparative judgment. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.
Strimel, G. J., Kim, E., Cantu, D., & Grubbs, M. E. (2017). Examining design cognition of secondary and post-secondary engineering students. Paper presented at the 2017 International Technology & Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Grubbs, M. & Strimel, G. J. (2016). Cognitive Research: Transferring Theories and Findings to K-12 Engineering Educational Practice. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. American Society of Engineering Education.
Strimel, G. J. (2015). Cognitive processes as indicators for student aptitude in engineering design. Plurality and complementarity of approaches in design and technology education (pp. 380–389).
Strimel, G. (2013). Engineering by design: Preparing STEM teachers for the 21st century. In J. Williams (Ed.), Technology education: A play on sustainability. New Zealand: Canterbury University.
Strimel, G. (2012). Engineering by Design™: Preparing Students For the 21 st Century. PATT 26 Conference; Technology Education in the 21st Century; Stockholm; Sweden; 26-30 June; 2012 (073rd ed., pp. 434–443).
Industry Engagement:
- Co-Director, Advancing Excellence in P-12 Engineering Education Project
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project is an ongoing research venture to promote collaboration across the engineering and education community, to pursue a vision and direction for P-12 Engineering Education; and second, to develop a coherent and dynamic content framework for scaffolding the teaching and learning of engineering and design at the high school level. There has been considerable change in education, specifically in response to STEM education and the recent focus of engineering for the Next Generation Science Standards. Over the years, Technology Education has gone through reform, as well. Subsequently, the goal of the AEEE project is to afford selected leaders, concerned about technology education and engineering at the P-12 level, a platform to present their views on future directions for the field through a series of action-oriented symposia and conduct research on the learning of engineering within primary and secondary schools.
Professional Affiliations:
International Technology & Engineering Educators Association
Council on Technology & Engineering Teacher Education
American Society for Engineering Education
Student Organization Faculty Advisory
Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association