Nathan Mentzer
Nathan Mentzer
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Nathan Mentzer is a professor in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute with a joint appointment in the College of Education at Purdue University. He prepares Engineering/Technology candidates for teacher licensure. Dr. Mentzer’s educational efforts in pedagogical content knowledge are guided by a research theme centered in student learning of engineering design thinking on the secondary level. Nathan was a former middle and high school technology educator in Montana prior to pursuing a doctoral degree. He was a National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (NCETE) Fellow at Utah State University while pursuing a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction. After graduation he completed a one year appointment with the Center as a postdoctoral researcher.
Dr. Mentzer is active in graduate education and advises master's and PhD students interested in research in the areas of: Technology and Engineering Education, Design Thinking Education, and Integrated/Integrative STEM Education.
Education:
2008 Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, Utah State University, Logan, Utah
Concentration in Engineering and Technology Education
Dissertation: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AS A PREDICTOR OF STUDENT GROWTH IN ACHIEVEMENT AND MENTAL MOTIVATION DURING AN ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE IN ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION. Advisor: Kurt Becker, Ph.D.
2001 M.S., Curriculum and Instruction, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
Thesis: Impact of PT3 Professional Development Activities on Teacher Education Faculty at Montana State University – Bozeman. Advisor: Scott Davis, Ph.D.
1999 B.S., Technology Education, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana
Montana Secondary Standard Teaching Certificate, Technology Education Endorsement
2023 QS-Wharton Reimagine Education. North America Gold Award for “Interactive synchronous HyFlex Model”.
2023 Leader to Watch, International Technology and Engineering Educator’s Association
2022 Christian J. Foster Award to recognize a faculty member who has contributed to K-12 science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Indiana by Purdue University Office of Engagement.
2022 Gerhard Salinger Award For Enhancing I-STEM Education Through Technological/Engineering Design-Based Instruction, Awarded to Andrew Jackson, Nathan Mentzer, Ryan Novitski and Rebecca Kramer to recognize the impact of the NSF ITEST project called ‘Soft Robotics to Broaden the STEM Pipeline” by the International Technology Engineering Education Association (ITEEA).
2022 Silvius/Wolanski Outstanding Publication Award for Learning by evaluating (LbE) through adaptive comparative judgment (https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-020-09639-1) by the International Technology Engineering Education Association (ITEEA).
2021 TLI Departmental Award for Exceptional Teaching and Instructional Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic: In-Person Learning Environment.
2021 eAssessment 2021 Best Research Award for “Learning by evaluating (LbE) through adaptive comparative judgment”. https://www.e-assessment.com/resources/e-assessment-awards-finalists-and...
2021 IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. Learning Impact Award finalist for “Learning by evaluating (LbE) through adaptive comparative judgment” https://www.imsglobal.org/article/ims-global-learning-consortium-announc...
2020 Polytechnic Good to Great Award. Recognition by the Dean of the Polytechnic for endeavors that improve the college's public image, show a commitment to excellence and demonstrate impact.
2020 Featured in Purdue Today as a leader in the HyFLex model: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2020/Q3/a-look-inside-a-hyflex-.... 2300 views as of December 2020
2020 Featured on local television news as a leader in the HyFLex model: https://www.wlfi.com/content/news/Purdue-rolls-out-HyFlex-hybrid-learnin...
2019 Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation Outstanding Faculty in Learning
2018 Gerhard Salinger Award For Enhancing I-STEM Education Through
Technological/Engineering Design-Based Instruction, Awarded to Purdue University Engineering and Technology Education Faculty by the International Technology Engineering Education Association (ITEEA).
2018 Purdue Polytechnic Outstanding Faculty in Learning, Purdue University
2018 Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation Outstanding Faculty in Learning, Purdue University
2018 Carroll Country Business/Community Partner recognition for engaging teachers and students in the NSF funded ITEST Soft Robotics grant project
2017 Distinguished Technology Educator, International Technology and Engineering Educator’s Association highest honor of achievement in performance, leadership and accomplishment for the field
2016 Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation Outstanding Faculty in Discovery, Purdue University
2015 Leader to Watch, International Technology and Engineering Educator’s Association
2015 Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation Outstanding Faculty in Discovery, Purdue University
2015 Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation Early Career Teaching Award, Purdue University
2014 Outstanding Research Award, Association of Career and Technical Education
2014 Recognized for Excellence in Service Learning: Featured as March in the Center for Instructional Excellence Service Learning Calendar
2013 Nominee for the Purdue University Murphy Award, Purdue University’s highest honor in teaching excellence
2013 College of Technology Dwyer Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, Purdue University (student selected)
2013 Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation Dwyer Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, Purdue University (student selected)
2013 Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation Outstanding Faculty in Learning Award, Purdue University (faculty selected)
2013 Teaching for Tomorrow Faculty Fellow, Purdue University
2011 Outstanding Manuscript Award – Research Category, Journal of sTEm Teacher Education
2009 Twenty-first Century Leader Associate, Council on Technology Teacher Education
2007 Donald Maley Spirit of Excellence Outstanding Graduate Student, International Technology Education Association
2005 Teacher of the Year Award, Darby High School Student Council
2004 Educator of Distinction Award, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation
2003 Teacher of the Year Award, Darby High School Student Council
2003 Outstanding High School Teacher, Darby Civic Group
2002 Polette / Armstrong Award, Technology Education Association of Montana
1999 Most Outstanding Senior in Secondary Education, Montana State University
1999 Leo L. Knuti Scholarship, Montana State University
Full Articles in Refereed Journals
Bartholomew, S. Yauney, J, Mentzer, N., Thorne, S. (Under Review). Investigating the Impacts of Differentiated Stimulus Materials in a Learning by Evaluating Activity. International Journal of Technology and Design Education.
Mentzer, N., Lee, W., Jackson, A., Bartholomew, S. (Under Review). Learning by Evaluating (LbE): Promoting Meaningful Reasoning in the Context of Engineering Design Thinking using Adaptive Comparative Judgment (ACJ). International Journal of Technology and Design Education.
Mentzer, N., Isabell*, T. & Mohandas*, L. (Under review). The Impact of Interactive Synchronous HyFlex Model on Student Academic Performance in a Large Active Learning Introductory College Design Course. Journal of Computing in Higher Education.
Bartholomew, S., Mentzer, N. & Jackson, A. (Accepted). TET submission: Lessons From Dilbert: Clarifying Design Expectations. Technology and Engineering Teacher.
Mentzer, N., Krishna*, B., Kotangle*, A. & Mohandas*, L. (2022). HyFlex Environment: Addressing Student’s Basic Psychological Needs. Learning Environments Research. 10.1007/s10984-022-09431-z
Mentzer, N. & Mohandas*, L., (2022). Student Experiences in an Interactive Synchronous HyFlex Design Thinking Course during COVID-19. Interactive Learning Environments. 10.1080/10494820.2022.2124423
Thorne*, S., Strimel, G., Mentzer, N. & Sears, D. (2022). The Facilitator Model: Investigating a Novel Dual Credit Experience for Open-Ended Design Coursework. Journal for STEM Education Research. DOI: 10.1007/s41979-022-00075-5
Isabell*, T. & Mentzer, N. (2022). Three tools for teaching design in your classroom – Monday morning ready. Technology and Engineering Teacher. 82(1).
Seigfried-Spellar, K. C.*, Laux, C., & Mentzer, N. (2021). Integrating a Human Centered Design Approach in a Human Trafficking Hackathon. Irish Journal of Academic Practice (IJAP), 10(1).
Mentzer, N., Mohandas*, L., Farrington, S. & Laux, D. (2021). Expectancy-Value Theory as a Driver for Course Improvements. Journal of Technology Education. 33(1)
Han*, J., Kelley, T., Mentzer, N., & Knowles, G. (2021). Community of Practice in Integrated STEM Education: A Systematic Literature Review. Journal of STEM Teacher Education. 56(2). https://ir.library.illinoisstate.edu/jste/vol56/iss2/5
Mentzer, N., Lee*, W., & Bartholomew, S. (2021). Examining the Validity of Adaptive Comparative Judgment for Peer Evaluation in a Design Thinking Course. Frontiers in Education. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.772832. 6.
Sherman*, D., Mentzer, N., Bartholomew, S., Chesley*, A., Baniya*, S., & Laux, D. (2021) Across the Disciplines: Our Gained Knowledge in Assessing a First-Year Integrated Experience. International Journal of Design and Technology Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-020-09650-6
Jackson*, A., Mentzer, N, & Kramer, R. (2021). Increasing Gender Diversity in Engineering Using Soft Robotics. Journal of Engineering Education. 110(1). http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/jee.20378
Jackson*, A., Godwin, A., Bartholomew, S. & Mentzer, N. (2021). Learning from Failure: A Systematized Review. International Journal of Design and Technology Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-021-09661-x
Walls*, W. & Mentzer, N. (2021). The Design Assessment Matrix. Technology Engineering Teacher. 80(6).
Han*, J., Jiang*, Y. Mentzer, N., & Kelley, T. (2021). The Role of Sense of Community and Motivation in the Collaborative Learning: An Examination of the First-year Design Course. International Journal of Design and Technology Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-021-09658-6.
Boseman, L., Keller, J., Mentzer, N. & Sparkling, A. (2020). Applying Multiple Modes of Assessment to Evaluate the Team Work Competence. International Journal of Engineering Education. 36(1).
Bartholomew, S, Mentzer, N., Jones*, D. Sherman*, D. & Baniya*, S. (2020). Learning by Evaluating (LbE) through Adaptive Comparative Judgment. International Journal of Design and Technology Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-020-09639-1
Sherman*, D., Paprupudi*, T., Mentzer, N., Chesley, A., Baniya*, S. & Laux, D. (2020). Oral Communication in an Integrated STEM and Humanities First-Year Experience. Journal of Technology Education. 32(1). https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v32i1.a.4
Jackson*, A., Mentzer, N, & Kramer-Botiglio, R. (2020). Soft Robotics as Emerging Technologies: Preparing Students for Future Work through Soft Robot Design Experiences. Technology Engineering Teacher. 79(6).
Johnson, N & Mentzer, N. (2019). An Analysis of Student Performance at the Intersection of Diversity and Information literacy. Evidence Based Library and Information Practice, 14.3. DOI: 10.18438/eblip29438.
Huffman, T. & Mentzer, N. (2019). The Impact of Modeling-eliciting Activities on High School Student Design Performance. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-019-09557-x.
Baniya*, S., Chesley*, A., Mentzer, N., Bartholomew, S., Moon*, C., & Sherman*, D. (2019). Using Adaptive Comparative Judgment in Writing Assessment: An Investigation of Reliability Among Interdisciplinary Evaluators. Journal of Technology Studies, 45(1). https://doi.org/10.21061/jots.v45i1.a.3.
Jackson*, A., Mentzer, N, & Kramer-Botiglio, R. (2018). Pilot Analysis of the Impacts of Soft Robotics Design on High-School Student Engineering Perceptions. International Journal of Design and Technology Education, 29. doi:10.1007/s10798-018-9478-8.
Ryu, M., Mentzer, N. & Knobloch, N. (2018). Preservice teachers' experiences of STEM integration: Challenges and implications for integrated STEM teacher preparation. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-018-9440-9.
Chesley*, A., Coots*, M., Jackson, A., Knapp, S., Mentzer, N., & Laux, D. (2018). The Impacts of Integrating English, Communication, and Design Thinking. Journal of Technology Education, 30(1). https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v30i1.a.4
Mentzer, N., Reed, P., Alnouri, M., & Barbarji, M. (2018). Fostering Giftedness and Creativity: Implementing Engineering byDesign in Kuwait. Technology Engineering Teacher, 78(2), 8-13.
Zhang*, J., Jackson*, A., Kramer, R., & Mentzer, N. (2017). A Modular, Reconfigurable Mold for a Soft Robotic Gripper Design Activity. Frontiers in Robotics and AI: Soft Robotics, 4(46). https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2017.00046.
Mentzer, N., Laux, D., Zissimopoulos, K., R. Richards, K. & Parupudi*, T. (2017). Peer Evaluation as a Formative Educational Intervention. Journal of Technology Education 28(2), 53-82. https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v28i2.a.4.
Johns*, G. & Mentzer, N. (2016). STEM Integration through Design and Inquiry. Technology Engineering Teacher, 76(3), 13-17.
Mentzer, N., Becker, K. & Sutton, M., (2015). High School Student Engineering Design Process. Journal of Engineering Education, 104(4) 417-432. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20105.
Mentzer, N., Farrington*, S. & Tennenhouse, J. (2015). Strategies for Teaching Brainstorming in Design Education. Technology Engineering Teacher, 74(8), 8-13.
Mentzer, N. & Fosmire, M. (2015). Quantifying the information habits of high school students engaged in engineering design. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research (J-PEER), 5(2), 22-34. http://dx.doi.org/10.7771/2157-9288.1108.
Daugherty, J., Mentzer, N. & Nunez*, H. (2014). The reality of the classroom: Learning the value of instructional planning. Technology Engineering Teacher, 74(3), 1-4.
Mentzer, N. (2014). High school student information access and engineering design performance. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 4(1), Article 4. http://dx.doi.org/10.7771/2157-9288.1074.
Mentzer, N. (2014). Holding students accountable in team design projects. Technology Engineering Teacher, 74(3), 14-20.
Mentzer, N. (2014). Team based engineering design thinking. Journal of Technology Education, 25(2), 52-72. https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v25i2.a.4.
Mentzer, N., Huffman*, T. & Thayer*, H. (2014). High school student modeling in the engineering design process. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 24(3), 293-316. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10798-013-9260-x.
Pieper*, J. & Mentzer, N. (2013). High school students’ use of paper based and internet based information sources in the engineering design process. Journal of Technology Education, 24(2), 78-95. https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v24i2.a.6.
Mentzer, N. (2011). High school engineering and technology education integration through design challenges. Journal of sTEm Teacher Education, 48(2), 103-136. doi.org/10.30707/JSTE48.2Mentzer.
Mentzer, N. & Becker, K. (2010). Academic preparedness as a predictor of achievement in an engineering design challenge. Journal of Technology Education, 22(1), 22-42. https://doi.org/10.21061/jte.v22i1.a.2.
Mentzer, N. & Becker, K. (2009). Motivation while designing in engineering and technology education impacted by academic preparation. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, 46(3), 90-112. https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v46n3/pdf/mentzer.pdf.
Daugherty, J. L., & Mentzer, N. (2008). Analogical reasoning in the engineering design process and technology education applications. Journal of Technology Education, 19(2), 6-20.
Note: * denotes student co-author
Conference or Symposium Proceedings – International/National
Mohandas, L., Mentzer, N., Koehler, A., Farrington, S. (Under Review). To Be Face-to-Face Today or to Be Remote Today: That is the Question. AERA
Mohandas, L., Mentzer, N., Koehler, A., Farrington, S. (Under Review). Understanding Students’ Self-regulation in a HyFlex Design Thinking Course. ASEE
Bartholomew, S., Mentzer, N., Jackson, A. (Accepted). What do possums have to do with backpacks? Design and Technologies Teaching and Research Conference. Australia.
Jackson, A., Bartholomew, S., & Mentzer, N. (2022, Nov 17-18). Priming the design process: Activating and characterizing students’ critical thinking in design [Paper presentation]. 108th Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference and the 60th Southeastern Technology Education Conference, Nashville, TN.
Mohandas, L., Lee, W. & Mentzer, N. (2022). Changes in Achievement Goal Profiles of students in a Highly Active Design Thinking Classroom. Paper Presented at ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.
Thorne, S., Strimel, G., Mentzer, N. & Sears, D. (2022). Credit that Counts - The Facilitator Model for Dual-Credit First Year Design. Paper Presented at ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Minneapolis, MN.
Farrington, S., Mentzer, N., Koehler, A., Mohandas, L., Aamir, A & Claypool, M. (2022). Autonomy, competence and relatedness in a HyFlex learning environment. Paper presented at the International Society of the Learning Sciences Annual Meeting Hiroshima, Japan. https://www.dropbox.com/s/9mwx6t8mi75op15/CSCL2022%20Proceedings.pdf?dl=0
Mentzer, N., Farrington, S., Koehler, A. & Mohandas, L. (2022). Interactive Synchronous HyFlex: From Pandemic to Praxis, Presented at the NSF ITEST PI conference, Washington: D.C.
Bartholomew, S.R., Yauney*, J., Mentzer, N., Thorne*, S. (2021). Investigating the Impacts of Differentiated Stimulus Materials in a Learning by Evaluating Activity. Proceedings of the Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference (MVTTEC), Nashville, TN, USA, 107.
Seigfried-Spellar, K, Laux, C., Mentzer, N. (2021). Design Innovation Challenge: Fight Human Trafficking in the Americas. Polytechnic Summit, Dublin, Ireland.
Lee*, W. & Mentzer, N. (2021). Students’ contribution and motivation throughout the collaborative, hands-on experiences in Freshmen Technology Design Course. Paper presented at the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Long Beach, California.
Mohandas*, L. & Mentzer, N. (2021). The Effectiveness of Synchronous vs Asynchronous Modes of Instruction in an Online Flipped Design Thinking Course. Paper presented at the 2021 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Long Beach, California.
Mohandas*, L. & Mentzer, N. (2020). Identifying UGTA success factors that supports Undergraduate Student Learning Experience. Paper presented at the 2020 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Bartholomew, S. R., Jones*, M. D. & Mentzer, N. (Accepted, conference cancelled due to COVID). Learning by Evaluating: Using ACJ for Learning through Assessment. PATT38 Conference, Finland.
Bartholomew, S. R., Mentzer, N., Jones, M., Farrington, S., Johnson, N., Mohandas, L., & Thorne, S. (2019). Learning by Evaluating: Using Adaptive Comparative Judgment. Paper presented at the 106th Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference and the 57th Southeastern Technology Education Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
Cleare*, S. & Mentzer, N. (2019). The lived experiences of black women in STEM doctoral programs at a Historically White Institution. Paper presented at the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues Annual Conference division of Underrepresentation in STEM, San Diego, CA.
Jackson, A. & Mentzer, N. (2019). Navigating design: Strategies for responding to failure. Paper presented at the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education/International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2019 Annual Conference. Kansas City, MO.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Godwin, A., Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. (2019). Examining beginning designers’ design self-regulation through linkography. Paper presented at the 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa, FL. https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/140/papers/25365/view.
Baniya*, S., Mentzer, N., Laux, D., Holtan*, A., Farrington, S., Eden, C., Sherman*, D. & Zhang*, L. (2019). Creating Interdisciplinary Collaborative Teaching/learning Praxis with Design Thinking, Communication, and Composition. Paper presented at the ACM SIGDOC 2019 Annual Conference, Portland, OR. https://doi.org/10.1145/3328020.3353930.
Baniya*, S., Mentzer, N. & Chesley, A. (2018). Assessing Writing From Interdisciplinary Perspectives via Adaptive Comparative Judging. Paper presented at the Crow Symposium: Writing Research Without Walls, West Lafayette, IN.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., & Kramer-Botiglio, R. (2018). Intersecting self-efficacy and interest: Exploring the impact of soft robot design experiences on engineering perceptions. Paper presented at the 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT. https://peer.asee.org/30712.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N. (2018). Making meaning of design failure. Paper presented at the 78th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association CTETE, Atlanta, GA.
Chesley, A., Mentzer, N., Laux, D., Parupudi*, T., Kardgar*, A. & Knapp, S. (2017). Assessing the Impact of an Interdisciplinary First-Year Experience Program. Paper presented at ASEE 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH. https://peer.asee.org/27626.
Coots*, M., Knapp, S., Chesley, A., Laux, D. & Mentzer, N. (2017). An Evaluation of STEM Integration Effectiveness by Artifact Analysis. Paper presented at ASEE 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH. https://peer.asee.org/27557.
Fosmire, M., Johnson, N., and Mentzer, N. (2017). Using Design Journals to Uncover Information Literacy Habits of First-year Students. Paper presented at 2017 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, IN. http://10.1109/FIE.2017.8190691D
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Kramer, R., & Zhang*, J. (2017). Enhancing Student Motivation and Efficacy through Soft Robot Design. Paper presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. https://peer.asee.org/28280.
Jackson*, A., Zhang*, J., Kramer, R., & Mentzer, N. (2017). Design-based Research and Soft Robotics to Broaden the STEM Pipeline (Work in Progress). Paper presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. https://peer.asee.org/board-96-design-based-research-and-soft-robotics-t....
Jackson*, A., Zhang*, J., Kramer, R., & Mentzer, N. (2017). MAKER: Taking Soft Robotics from the Laboratory to the Classroom. Paper presented at the 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/78/papers/19171/download.
Jackson*, A. & Mentzer, N. (2017). Cluster Analysis in Engineering Education. ASEE Conference Proceedings. Paper presented at ASEE 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH. https://peer.asee.org/cluster-analysis-in-engineering-education.
Kardgar*, A., Chesley, A., Laux, D. & Mentzer, N. (2017). Developing Strategies for Instruction and Assessment of Infographics for First-Year Technology Students. Paper presented at ASEE 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH. https://peer.asee.org/developing-strategies-for-instruction-and-assessme....
Parupudi*, S., Chesley, A., Laux, D. & Mentzer, N. (2017). Comparing Team Member Effectiveness in Integrated and Non-Integrated First-year Introductory Design Courses. Paper presented at ASEE 2017 Annual Conference and Exposition, Columbus, OH. https://peer.asee.org/comparing-team-member-effectiveness-in-integrated-....
Chesley*, A., Mentzer, N., Jackson*, A., Laux, D. & Renner*, M. (2016). Integrating Technology, English, and Communications Courses for First-Year Technology Students. ASEE Conference Proceedings. Paper presented at ASEE 2016 Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans: LA. https://peer.asee.org/25414.
Jackson*, A., & Mentzer, N., & Laux, D., & Sears, D., & Asunda, P. (2016). Student Self-Perceptions of Design and Creative Thinking (Fundamental). Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA. 10.18260/p.25927.
Laux, D., Jackson*, A. & Mentzer, N. (2016). Impact of Collaborative Learning on Student Persistence in First Year Design Course. ASEE Conference Proceedings. Paper presented at ASEE 2016 Annual Conference and Exposition, New Orleans: LA. https://peer.asee.org/25536.
Ryu, M., Mentzer, N., & Knobloch, N. (2016). An Examination of Pre-service Teachers’ Sense-making of STEM Integration in an STEM Education Methods Course. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Washington: D.C.
Becker, K. and Mentzer, N. (2015). Engineering Design Thinking: High School Students’ Performance and Knowledge. Paper and Poster Session. World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) Annual Conference, “Engineering Education for a Resilient Society”, September 20th to 24th, Florence, Italy.
Jackson*, A., & Mentzer, N. (2015). Teacher Self-Efficacy: A Qualitative Study of the Effects of Practice on Graduate Student Instructor Beliefs. Paper Presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education International Conference 2015, Las Vegas: NV. https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/150115/.
Mentzer, N., Jackson*, A., Richards, K.A., Zissimopoulos, A.N., & Laux, D. (2015). Student Perceptions on the Impact of Formative Peer Team Member Effectiveness Evaluation in an Introductory Design Course. Paper presented at ASEE 2015 Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle: WA. https://peer.asee.org/24759.
Jackson*, A., Mentzer, N., & Zissimopoulos, A.N. (2015). Factors of Group Design Decision-Making. Paper presented at ASEE 2015 Annual Conference and Exposition, Seattle: WA. https://peer.asee.org/24098.
Ryu, M., Mentzer, N., & Knobloch, N. (2015). 미국의 한 대학의 사례를 중심으로 살펴본 융합교육 교사 양성 프로그램의 가능성과 해결과제, Possibilities and challenges of integrated STEM teacher education: Experiences of a U.S. university. Paper presented at the biannual meeting of the Korean Association for Science Education, Daejeon, Korea.
Connolly, P., Laux, D., Mentzer, N. & Jackson*, A. (2014). Establishing a Core Curriculum at the College Level. Paper presented at ASEE IL/IN Section Conference, Terre Haute: IN.
Gregory*, S., Becker, K. & Mentzer, N. (2014). African American High School Students' Human-centered Approach in Design. Paper presented at ASEE 2014 Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis: IN. https://peer.asee.org/20037.
Becker, K. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Modeling as an Element of Design Thinking in U.S. Secondary Schools. Paper presented at the International Conference on Engineering Education Research, International Network for Engineering Education and Research Annual Conference, Cape Town: South Africa.
Huffman*, T., Mentzer, N. & Becker, K. (2013). High School Students Modeling Behaviors during Engineering Design. Paper presented at the ASEE 2013 Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta: GA. https://www.asee.org/public/conferences/20/papers/7052/view.
Becker, K. & Mentzer, N. (2012). High School Student Engineering Design Thinking and Performance. Paper presented at the 2012 World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF), October 15th to 18th, Buenos Aires: Argentina.
Becker, K., Mentzer, N. & Park, K. (2012). High School Student Engineering Design Thinking and Performance. Paper presented at the ASEE 2012 Annual Conference and Exposition, San Diego: CA. https://peer.asee.org/21448.
Mentzer, N., Becker, K., & Park, K. (2011). High School Students as Novice Designers. Paper presented at the ASEE 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver: Canada. https://peer.asee.org/18055.
Daugherty, J. L., Mentzer, N., & Lybrook, D. (2010). Perspectives on Technology Leadership. Paper presented at the Technological Learning and Thinking: Culture, Design, Sustainability, Human Ingenuity International Conference Proceedings, Vancouver: Canada.
Park, K., Pieper*, J., Mentzer, N., & Becker, K. (2010). Exploring Engineering Design Knowing and Thinking as an Innovation in STEM learning. Paper presented at the P12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit Proceedings, Seaside: OR.
Note: * denotes student co-author
Conference or Symposium Proceedings – Regional/Local
Thorne*, S., Mentzer, N., Strimel, G., & Sears, D. (2021). Challenging the Dual Credit Status Quo. Paper presented at the Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium, West Lafayette, IN.
Isabell*, T. & Mentzer, N. (2021). Collaboration in an Online Course is Comparable to Collaboration in a Face-to-face Course. Paper presented at the 6th Annual Indiana STEM Education Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
Thorne*, S., Mentzer, N., Strimel, G., & Sears, D. (2021). Facilitator Model for Dual Credit Paper presented at the 6th Annual Indiana STEM Education Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
Akdere, M & Mentzer, N. (2018). Improving Collaborative Intercultural Team Skills in Undergraduate STEM Education Through HoloLens Technology. Paper presented at the ASEE DC Regional Conference.
Chesley, A., Parupudi*, T., Holtan, A., Farrington, S., Eden, C., Baniya*, S., Mentzer, N. & Laux, D. (2018). Interdisciplinary Pedagogy, Integrated Curriculum, and Professional Development. Paper presented at the ASEE IL/IN Regional Conference. https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/aseeil-insectionconference/2018/pedagogy/4/
Curth*, J., Erdei, R., Forte*, J., Macdonald*, L., Nguyen*, P., Laux, D., & Mentzer, N. (2017). Integrated First-Year Polytechnic Experiences: Inter-Disciplinary Collaboration and Community. Presentation at the 18th Annual Midwest Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Conference, Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN.
Schnell*, M., Erdei, R., Rogers*, C., Brown*, L., Lipps*, E., Laux, D., & Mentzer, N. (2017). Employing Undergraduate Teaching Assistants to Distribute Classroom Instructional Load. Presentation at the 18th Annual Midwest Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Conference, Indiana University South Bend, South Bend, IN.
Connolly, P., Laux, D., Mentzer, N. & Jackson*, A. (2014). Development and Implementation of Courses to Meet the Requirements of a Core Curriculum. Conference Proceedings. Paper presented at ASEE IL/IN Section Conference, Terre Haute: IN.
Daugherty, J. L., Mentzer, N., & Kelley, T. (2011). Technology Design and Engineering Design: Is there a difference?. Paper presented at the IAJC/ASEE International Joint Conference on Engineering and Related Technology, Hartford: MA.
Note: * denotes student co-author
Reviewed Conference Presentations – International/National
Isabell, T., Mentzer, N., Blackburn, J., Mahmoudian, N. & Rastgaar, M. (accepted). Co-Robotics to Broaden STEM Participation. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2023, Minneapolis, MN.
Mentzer, N., Blackburn, J., Mahmoudian, N., Rastgaar, M., Isabell, T., Novitski, R. & Torres Rivera, G. & Soliman, A. (accepted). Co-Robotics to Broaden STEM Participation: The Neu-pulator, a Neurally Controlled Manipulator, for Formal STEM Education. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Minneapolis, MN.
Jackson, A., Bartholomew, S. Mentzer, N. & Thorne, S. (Accepted). Describing design evaluations as a learning primer. Presented at the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education/International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2023, Minneapolis, MN.
Bartholomew, S., Jackson, A. & Mentzer, N. (Under Review). Clarifying Design Expectations through Evaluation. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2023, Minneapolis, MN.
Young, T. & Mentzer, N. (Accepted). A Sneak Peek at EbD TEEMS. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2023, Minneapolis, MN.
Mentzer, N., Farrington, S. & Koehler, A. (2022). HyFlex as a Pedagogical Approach to Engaging Learners Post Pandemic. Ethical Approaches to Digital Leadership Round Table participant at Ahead by BETT, UK.
Thorne, S. & Mentzer, N. (2022). Challenging the Dual Credit Status Quo. Presented at the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education/International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2022, Orlando, FL.
Mentzer, N., Mohandas, L., Farrington, S. & Koehler, A. (2022). Synchronously Blending F2F and Remote Learners. Presented at the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education/International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2022, Orlando, FL.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Bartholomew, S., Novitski, R., Thorne, S. & Isabel, T. (2022). Learning by Evaluating: Priming the Design Process. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2022, Orlando, FL.
Mentzer, N. & Young, T. (2022). You Can Teach EbD to Other Teachers! Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2022, Orlando, FL
Isabell, T. Mentzer, N., Novitski, R., Mahmoudian, N., Rastgaar, M. & Torres Rivera, G. & Soliman, A. (2022). Co-Robotics to Broaden STEM Participation: The Neu-pulator, a Neurally Controlled Manipulator, for Formal STEM Education. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Orlando, FL.
Isabell, T. Mentzer, N., Novitski, R., Mahmoudian, N., Rastgaar, M. & Torres Rivera, G. & Soliman, A. (2022). The Neu-pulator, a Neurally Controlled Manipulator, for Formal STEM Education. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Research Poster Session, Orlando, FL.
Novitski, R, Mentzer, N. Isabell, T., Mahmoudian, N., Rastgaar, M. & Torres Rivera, G. & Soliman, A. (2022). Theory, Practice and Research and co-robotics: The Neu-pulator, a Neurally Controlled Manipulator. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM EbD Showcase, Orlando, FL.
Bartholomew, S., Mentzer, N. & Wingfield, M. (2021). Learning by Evaluating: Student-Led Formative Assessment. Presentation at the 2021 Association for Learning Technology Annual Conference, Conference held remotely.
Bartholomew, S., Mentzer, N. & Wingfield, M. (2021). Learning by Evaluating: Student-Led Formative Assessment. Presentation at the 2021 Instructional Management System Global Learning Consortium Learning Impact Conference, Conference held remotely.
Mentzer, N., Jackson, A., & Isabell*, T. (2021). Soft Robotics as an Innovation in STEM learning. Presentation at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association annual conference, Conference held remotely.
Jackson, A. & Mentzer, N. (Accepted but Cancelled due to COVID). Robotics Education Panel Discussion. Presentation at the 80th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Baltimore, MD.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Mentzer, N. (2020). Data collection and visualization via $16 Micro:Bit. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Baltimore, MD.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Mentzer, N. (2020). Informed Engineering Design through data collection & visualization. Presentation at the 82th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Baltimore, MD.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Mentzer, N. (2020). Micro Go-Karts: Infusing Engineering Design with Data Visualization. Workshop presented at the 5nd Annual Indiana STEM Education Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
Jackson, A., Isabell*, T. & Mentzer, N. (2020). Soft Robotics as an Innovation in STEM learning. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Baltimore, MD.
Mentzer, N. & Farrington, S. (2020). Design Thinking Crash Course. Preconference workshop at the 82th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Baltimore, MD.
Jackson, A. & Mentzer, N. (Accepted but Cancelled due to COVID). Soft Robotics in the Classroom. Presentation at the 80th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Baltimore, MD.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., & Kramer, R. (2019). Soft robotics in the classroom. Presentation at the 79th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Kansas City, MO.
Mentzer, N., Jackson, A., Kramer, R., & Zhang, J. (2019). Pilot Results: Increasing STEM Self-efficacy and Motivation through Soft Robotics Design. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Kansas City, MO.
Floyd, T., & Mentzer, N. (2019). Elementary Literature as a Context for Design. Presentation at the 79th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Kansas City, MO.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Kramer, R., & Deck, A. (2018). Soft Robotics to Broaden the STEM Pipeline. Presented at the NSF ITEST PI conference, Washington: D.C.
Craig*, S., Chesley, A., & Mentzer, N. (2018). Supporting Instructors and Administrators in Informal WAC/Writing Integration Programs. 2018 International Writing Across the Curriculum Conference.
Forte*, J., Macdonald*, L., Erdei, R., Chesley, A. & Mentzer, N. (2018). The Labor of Interdisciplinarity: Teaching, Learning, and Research in an Integrated First-Year Experience Program. 2018 College Conference on Composition and Communication.
Mentzer, N. & Mohandas*, L. (2018). Active Learning in the Polytechnic Integrated Freshman Year Experience. Polytechnic Summit, Lima, Peru.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Kramer, R., & Zhang, J. (2018). Soft robotics in the classroom. Presentation at the 78th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Atlanta, GA.
Mentzer, N., & Jackson, A. (2018). Soft robotics to broaden the STEM pipeline. Presentation at the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education/International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2018 Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Mentzer, N., Jackson, A., Kramer, R., & Zhang, J. (2018). Pilot Results: Increasing STEM Self-efficacy and Motivation through Soft Robotics Design. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Atlanta, GA.
Mentzer, N., Morehouse*, A. (2018). Autonomous Vehicle Design Challenge with TI Innovator System. Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Atlanta, GA.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Kramer, R., & Zhang*, J. (2017). Increasing STEM Self-efficacy and Motivation through Soft Robotics Design. Poster Presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Dallas, TX.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Kramer, R., & Zhang*, J. (2017). Soft Robotics Grant Project. Presented at the NSF ITEST PI conference, Washington: D.C.
Mentzer, N., & Chelsey*, A. (2017). Integrated First Year Design Experience. Poster presented at the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEM Showcase, Dallas, TX.
Chelsey*, A., Mentzer, N. & Laux, D. (2016). Design, Communication, and Writing: Interdisciplinary Integration for First Year Technology Students. Paper Presented in the SIGDOC '16: Proceedings of the 34th ACM International Conference on the Design of Communication, Silver Spring: MD.
Jackson*, A. & Mentzer, N. (2016). Evaluating and Enhancing Group Design Decision Making. Presented in the 76th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Washington: D.C.
Jackson*, A. & Mentzer, N. (2016). Graduate student forum: Increasing STEM Self-efficacy and Motivation through Soft Robotics Design. Presentation at the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education/International Technology and Engineering Educators Association 2016 Annual Conference, Washington, DC.
Jackson*, A., Mentzer, N., Kramer, R., & Zhang*, J. (2016). Increasing STEM Self-efficacy and Motivation through Soft Robotics Design. Presentation at the 13th Annual ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education, New Orleans, LA.
Mentzer, N. (2016). Integrative STEM in context: Soft Robotics Research in EbD’s Foundations of Technology. Presented in the Administrators Strand at the 76th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Washington: D.C.
Mentzer, N. & Huffman, T. (2016). Soft Robotics Grant Project. Presented at the NSF ITEST PI conference, Washington: D.C.
Mentzer, N. & Huffman, T. (2015). Engineering Infusion: Integrative STEM (iSTEM) Through Inquiry, Design. Presented in at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Milwaukee: WI.
Kelley, T. R., Mentzer, N., Kaluf, K., Huffman, T. (2013, March). How students design: Lessons from the classroom. Oral Presentation. Council on Technology and Engineering Education session at International Technology and Engineering Education Association Conference, Columbus, OH, United States
Beckwith*, L., Nunan*, C. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Human centered design thinking in high school. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Dewar*, J., McKeever*, Z. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Team design thinking performance in high school. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Farrington*, S. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Ideation in high school team design. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Huffman, T., Mentzer, N., Kaluf, K. & Kelley, T. (2013). How students learn design: Lessons from the classroom. Presentation at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Huffman*, T., Mentzer, N. & Thayer*, H. (2013). Student utilization of modeling during design. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Huffman*, T., Mentzer, N. & Oaks, W. (2013). EPICS: Engineering projects in community service. Presentation at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Locker*, C. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Rapid prototyping in context. Presentation at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Mentzer, N., Becker, K. & Locker*, C. (2013). Expert and novice design thinking comparison. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Mentzer, N., Fosmire, M, Marsh*, K. & Conklin*, A. (2013). Information literacy in engineering design. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Mentzer, N. & Oaks, W. (2013). Service learning through EPICS. Presentation at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Zakaria*, P. & Mentzer, N. (2013). High school student transition through design stages. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Columbus: OH.
Becker, K. & Mentzer, N. (2012). Exploring engineering design knowing and thinking as an innovation in STEM learning. Poster presented in DRK12 Principal Investigators Annual Meeting, Washington D. C.
Becker, K. & Mentzer, N. (2012). Exploring engineering design knowing and thinking as an innovation in STEM learning. Poster presented in the P12 Engineering and Design Education Research Summit, Washington D.C.
Mentzer, N., Becker, K., & Pieper*, J. (2012). High school student design thinking and performance. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 74th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Long Beach: CA.
Pieper*, J., Mentzer, N., & Becker, K. (2012). High school student information sources and design. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators at the 74th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Long Beach: CA.
Becker, K. & Mentzer, N. & (2011). Exploring engineering design knowing and thinking as an innovation in STEM learning. Poster presented in DRK12 Principal Investigators Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C.
Mentzer, N., Laux, C., & Pieper*, J. (2011). Thinking lean for sustainability in the classroom. Presentation at the 73nd Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis: MN.
Park, K., Pieper*, J., Mentzer, N., & Becker, K. (2011). Teacher education implications of a national pilot study on design thinking. Poster presented in the Council of Technology Teacher Educators Poster Session at the 73nd Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis: MN.
Becker, K. & Mentzer, N. & (2010). Exploring Engineering Design Knowing and Thinking as an Innovation in STEM Learning. Poster presented in DRK12 Principal Investigators Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C.
Denson, C., & Mentzer, N. (2010). Using Modified Verbal Protocol to Assess Engineering Design Thinking of High School Student Teams. Presentation at the Design Principles and Practices Conference, Chicago: IL.
Lammi, M., Mentzer, N., & Denson, C. (2010). How Students Think and Learn with STEM Design. Presentation at the 72nd Annual International Technology Education Association Annual Conference, Charlotte: NC.
Mentzer, N., & Pieper*, J. (2010). Exploring Engineering Design Knowing and Thinking as an Innovation in STEM Learning. Presentation at the ACET Engineering and technology Education Division and Association for sTEm Teacher Education (ACTE) Joint Research Symposium at the Association for Career and Technical Education annual Conference, Las Vegas: NV.
Mentzer, N. & Becker, K. (2009). Exploring Engineering Design Knowing and Thinking as an Innovation in STEM Learning. Poster presented in DRK12 Principal Investigators Annual Meeting, Washington, D. C.
Note: * denotes student co-author
Reviewed Conference Presentations – Regional/Local
Moster, C. & Mentzer, N. (2021). Overcoming Obstacles to Creating an Integrated STEM Unit. 6th Annual Indiana STEM Education Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
Mohandas, L., Thorne, S., & Mentzer, N. (2021). “Synchronously Blending F2F and Remote Learners” 6th Annual Indiana STEM Education Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
Mentzer, N. & Santana*, V. (2019). Soft Robotics for Teachers. Presented at the 3rd Annual Purdue University STEM Teacher Professional Development Workshop, West Lafayette, IN.
Mentzer, N. (2019). Soft Robotics for Teachers. Presented at the 3rd Annual Purdue University STEM Teacher Professional Development Workshop, West Lafayette, IN.
Bartholomew, S., Mentzer, N. & Zhang*, L. (2019). Wearable Electronics. Presented at the 3rd Annual Purdue University STEM Teacher Professional Development Workshop, West Lafayette, IN.
Mentzer, N., Jackson, A., Kramer, R., & Zhang, J. (2018). Soft Robotics for Teachers. Presented at the 2nd Annual Purdue University STEM Teacher Professional Development Workshop, West Lafayette, IN.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Kramer, R., & Zhang*, J. (2017). Increasing STEM Self-efficacy and Motivation through Soft Robotics Design. Workshop presented at the 2nd Annual Indiana STEM Education Conference, West Lafayette, IN.
Mentzer, N., Jackson*, A., Kramer, R., & Zhang*, J. (2017). Soft Robotics for Teachers. Presented at the 1st Annual Purdue University STEM Teacher Professional Development Workshop, West Lafayette, IN.
Rogers*, C., Brown*, L., Lipps*, E., Erdei, R., Laux, D., & Mentzer, N. (2017). The Benefits of Employing Undergraduate Teaching Assistants to Support Instructors within an Active Learning Environment. Poster presented at the Purdue University Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette, IN.
Rogers*, C., Lipps*, E., Brown*, L., Erdei, R., Laux, D., & Mentzer, N. (2017). Employing Undergraduate Teaching Assistants to Support Instructors within an Active Learning Environment. Poster presented at the Purdue Polytechnic Institute’s Faculty Convocation 13th Annual Poster Session, West Lafayette, IN.
Risse*, K., Lipps*, E., Erdei, R., Laux, D., & Mentzer, N. (2016). Exploring the Employment of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants as Instructional Support within an Active Learning Environment. Poster presented at the Purdue University Teaching Academy Day, West Lafayette, IN.
Mentzer, N., Laux, D. & Connolly, P. (2014). Transforming the core course in the college of technology. Poster presentation in the Purdue University Center for Instructional Excellence March Celebration of Teaching and Learning, Changing the Classroom Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Mentzer, N., Laux, D., Locker*, C. & Van Scoy*, M. (2014). Creating a dynamic learning experience for 1000 1st year students. Presentation at the Purdue University Center for Instructional Excellence March Celebration of Teaching and Learning, Changing the Classroom Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Sayers*, J. & Mentzer, N. (2011). Integrating 3D Scanners. Presentation at the Engineering/Technology Educators of Indiana Annual Conference, Indianapolis: IN.
Note: * denotes student co-author
Chapters in Books
Daugherty, J., Mentzer, N., Lybrook, D., & Little-Wiles, J. (2013). Philosophical Perspectives on Technology Leadership. In S. Wang and T. Hartsell (EDs.), Technology Integration and Foundations for Effective Technology Leadership (Chapter 3, pages 42-56). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Government, University, Industrial Reports and Standards
Mentzer, N. (2018). Montana State University Technology Education Program Review. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University, Department of Technology, Leadership and Innovation.
Householder, D. & Hailey, C. Eds. (2012). Incorporating engineering design challenges into STEM courses. Logan, Utah: National Center for Engineering and Technology Education.
Explanation of Dr. Mentzer’s role: Consultant and contributor for the NSF-funded National Center for Engineering and Technology Education’s Caucus (2012) that produced a report entitled “Incorporating Engineering Design Challenges into STEM Courses” (edited by D. Householder and C. E. Hailey). Responsibilities included engagement in intensive dialogues during on-campus sessions, preparation of statements on aspects of the development and selection of authentic engineering design challenges, and suggestions for revisions of successive drafts.
Mentzer, N. (2011). External summative evaluation of northwestern alaska’s bridge to employment through career and technical education. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue University, Department of Technology, Leadership and Innovation.
Reviewed Publications in Trade Journals
Mentzer, N., Cropper, L. & Young, T. (2022). ITEEA Authorized Trainer Institutes: Empowering Teachers as Leaders. Elementary STEM Journal. 26 (3).
Mentzer, N., Deck, A., Lavendar, H., Handy, D., Wellman, B., Gurganus, J. & Strimel, G. 2019. Cradle to cradle design thinking: the life of a trillion plastic bags. Technology and Engineering Teacher 78(5), 14-19.
Mathis*, P. & Mentzer, N. (2011). Classroom resources for civil engineering. Children’s Technology and Engineering 1(4), 12-14.
Mathis*, P. & Mentzer, N. (2011). Classroom resources for environmental engineering. Children’s Technology and Engineering 15(3), 12-14.
Pieper*, J. & Mentzer, N. (2010). Classroom resources for mechanical engineering. Children’s Technology and Engineering, 15(1), 14-15.
Mathis*, P. & Mentzer, N. (2011). Classroom resources for civil engineering. Children’s Technology and Engineering 1(4), 12-14.
Mentzer, N., Mentzer, F., & Jones, K. (2008). Join the mission, design a patch. Children’s Technology and Engineering 12(4), 4-7.
Invited Publications and Scholarly Presentations
Mentzer, N. & Young, T. (2023) You Can Teach EbD to Other Teachers! Presented at the March International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEMinar.
Mentzer, N., Bartholomew, S., Jackson A. & Novitski, R. (2022). Learning by Evaluating: Priming the Design Process. Presented at the November International Technology and Engineering Educators Association STEMinar.
Mentzer, N., Bartholomew, S., Jackson A. & Novitski, R. (2022). Adaptive Comparative Judgement (ACJ) as a Primer for Student Learning. Presented at AHEAD by BETT, UK.
Mentzer, N., Jackson A., Bartholomew, S. & Novitski, R. (2022). High Impact Assessment as Learning: Priming the Design Process. eAssessment Association award winning case study showcase presentation at BETT, UK.
Bartholomew, S. & Mentzer, N. (2022). Learning by Evaluating. Webinar presented through RM Compare, 80 international registered participants.
Mentzer, N., Farrington, S. & Mohandas*, L. (2021). Expanding Accessibility of Learning through HyFlex Synchronous Instruction of F2F and Remote Students. Presentation to TU Dublin faculty and instructional excellence team.
Mentzer, N. (2021). Active Learning and Synchronous HyFlex Participation: Lessons Learned from v4. Presentation at Purdue Center for Instructional Excellence IMPACT program for the Fall 2021 cohort.
Mentzer, N. (2021). Active Learning and Synchronous HyFlex Participation: Lessons learned from V4. Sloan Equity and Inclusion in STEM Introductory Courses STEM Showcase, held remotely. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-sKf05KlXdIKvMJo9o5DAAP-zrc8zdd4/view?u... (minute 43:50)
Mentzer, N. 2020. Early Start Faculty Experience: Hyflex in Tech 120. Purdue Provost forum on Teaching and Learning Aug 21. Approx. 100 faculty.
Mentzer, N. & Farrington, S. 2020. Synchronous Engagement of Students in Group Experiences: Hyflex in Tech 120. Purdue’s Active Learning Community of Practice (ALCoP) Oct. 20.
Farrington, S., Mentzer, N. & Laux, D. (2019). Design Thinking: Developing socio-technical solutions to real world problems. Giant Leap in Human Trafficking Event. West Lafayette, IN.
Mentzer, N. & Denson, C. (2018). ITEEA Engineering by Design Advanced Technology Applications course update workshop. Presentation at the 78th Annual International Technology and Engineering Educators Association, Atlanta, GA.
Mentzer, N. & Fotsch, F. (2018). Robotics as a Culturally Situated. Presented at the 2nd Advancing Excellence in P-12 Engineering Education Symposium, Baltimore, MD.
Mentzer, N. (2018). Engineering byDesign™ Nitty Gritty. Presented in the Administrators Strand at the 78th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Atlanta: GA.
Mentzer, N., Grubbs, M. & Love, T. (2017). STEM Focal Points. Presented in the Administrators Strand at the 77th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Dallas: TX.
Mentzer, N. (2015). Integrative STEM Opportunities. Presented in the Administrators Strand at the 75th Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Milwaukee: WI.
Mentzer, N. & Huffman, T. (2014). Integrative STEM (iSTEM). International Technology and Engineering Educator Association Workshop for the State Department of Education, Boise: ID.
Mentzer, N. (2013). What are students [engineering design] thinking? Opening session keynote presentation at the Pennsylvania Technology and Engineering Education Association 2013 Annual Conference, Camphill: PA. (Approximate attendance: 350 teachers, administrators, national leaders)
Mentzer, N. (2011). Design thinking and information gathering. Presentation at the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education Preconference Research symposium at the 73nd Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis: MN.
Mentzer, N. (2011). Exploring engineering design knowing and thinking as an innovation in STEM learning. Presentation at the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education Preconference Research symposium at the 73nd Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis: MN.
Mentzer, N., Austin, C., Denson, C., Dixon, R. & Lawanto, O. (2011). Panel session: Inter-institutional research collaboration. Presentation at the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education Preconference Research symposium at the 73nd Annual International Technology & Engineering Education Association Annual Conference, Minneapolis: MN.
Kelley, T. R., Daugherty, J. L., Denson, C., Mentzer, N., Walrath, D., Zeng, Y. (2007). Necessary Tensions: Moving the Field (ETE) Forward. Oral Presentation. National Center for Engineering and Technology Education Meeting, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL, United States
Note: * denotes student co-author
Other Submitted Publications and Editorial Contributions
Mentzer, N. (2015). Engineering Design Thinking: High School Students’ Performance & Knowledge. Purdue University School of Engineering Education Research Seminar Series, West Lafayette: IN.
Ryu, M., Mentzer, N. & Knobloch, K. (2015). Overview of the new course, Integrated STEM Methods. Invited Presentation at the K-12 Integrated STEM Teacher Education Seminar, West Lafayette: IN.
Beckwith*, L., Nunan*, C. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Human centered design thinking in high school: Implications for teacher education. Poster presented at the Purdue University 2013 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Dewar*, J., McKeever*, Z. & Mentzer, N. (2013). High school team design thinking processes. Invited poster presented at the Technology and Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Camphill: PA.
Dewar*, J., McKeever*, Z. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Team design thinking in high school engineering and technology classrooms. Poster presented at the Purdue University 2013 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Farrington*, S. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Design ideation among high school teams. Invited poster presented at the Technology and Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Camphill: PA.
Farrington*, S. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Ideation in high school engineering design thinking. Poster presented in the Purdue University 2013 Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Huffman*, T., Mentzer, N. & Thayer*, H. (2013). Model utilization during high school design thinking. Invited poster presented at the Technology and Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Camphill: PA.
Huffman*, T., Mentzer, N. & Thayer*, H. (2013). Student utilization of modeling during design. Poster presented in the Purdue University 2013 Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Locker*, C., Farrington*, S., Mentzer, N., Marsh*, K. & Conklin*, A., Fosmire, M, (2013). Information literacy in student design thinking. Poster presented at the Purdue University 2013 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Locker*, C., Mentzer, N., Becker, K. (2013). Engineers [expert] vs. high school [novice] design thinking comparison. Invited poster presented at the Technology and Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Camphill: PA.
Mentzer, N., Becker, K. & Locker*, C. (2013). Expert and novice design thinking comparison: Implications for teacher education. Poster presented at the Purdue University 2013 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Mentzer, N., Fosmire, M, (2013). High school information literacy in the engineering design process. Invited poster presented at the Technology and Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Camphill: PA.
Nunan*, C. & Mentzer, N. (2013). High school student internalization of human centered design. Invited poster presented at the Technology and Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Camphill: PA.
Thayer*, H., Huffman*, T. & Mentzer, N. (2013). Mathematical modeling in high school engineering. Poster presented at the Purdue University 2013 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Zakaria*, P. & Mentzer, N. (2013). High school student transition through design stages. Invited poster presented at the Technology and Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Camphill: PA.
Zakaria*, P. & Mentzer, N. (2013). High school student transition through design stages: Implications for teacher education. Poster presented at the Purdue University 2013 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Beckwith*, L., Nunan*, C. & Mentzer, N. (2012). High school student use of human centered design. Poster presented in the Technology Leadership and Innovation Departmental Advisory Board Poster Session at Purdue University, West Lafayette: IN.
Beckwith*, L., Nunan*, C. & Mentzer, N. (2012). Human/User-centered design. Poster presented in Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium at Purdue University, West Lafayette: IN.
Dewar*, J., McKeever*, Z. & Mentzer, N. (2012). Design team performance in high school sTEm education. Poster presented in the Technology Leadership and Innovation Departmental Advisory Board Poster Session at Purdue University, West Lafayette: IN.
Farrington*, S. & Mentzer, N. (2012). High school student information gathering behaviors while designing. Poster presented in the Technology Leadership and Innovation Departmental Advisory Board Poster Session at Purdue University, West Lafayette: IN.
Huffman*, T. Thayer*, H., & Mentzer, N. (2012). A study examining how high school student modeling during engineering design challenges. Poster presented in Purdue University 2012 Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Locker*, C. & Mentzer, N. (2012). Exploring engineering design knowing and thinking as an innovation in STEM learning. Poster presented in the Technology Leadership and Innovation Departmental Advisory Board Poster Session at Purdue University, West Lafayette: IN.
Thayer*, H., Huffman*, T. & Mentzer, N. (2012). High school student generation and unitization of modeling during design. Poster presented in the Technology Leadership and Innovation Departmental Advisory Board Poster Session at Purdue University, West Lafayette: IN.
Thayer*, H., Huffman*, T. & Mentzer, N. (2012). Modeling by design. Purdue University 2012 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN. [won Dean’s Choice Award].
Butler*, I., Laux, C. & Mentzer, N. (2011). How students learn through lean simulation. Poster presented in Purdue University 2011 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Farrington*, S., Moseley*, K., Beckwith*, L. & Mentzer, N. (2011). High school student design performance. Poster presented in Purdue University 2011 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Mentzer, N. (2011). Biodiesel in the classroom. Presentation at the Purdue University Technology Education Collegiate Association: Professional Development Series, West Lafayette: IN. [Note this presentation is repeated from 2009]
Mentzer, N. (2011). Good to great initiative: High school design thinking. Presentation at the Technology Leadership and Innovation Departmental Advisory Board Fall 2011. West Lafayette: IN.
Mentzer, N. (2011). Grant writing for teachers. Presentation at the Purdue University Technology Education Collegiate Association: professional development series, West Lafayette: IN.
Mentzer, N. (2011). High school design thinking: Making meaning of the mess. Presentation at the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning Advisory Board Spring 2011. West Lafayette: IN.
Mentzer, N. (2011). Implications of those damn kappa values. Presentation at the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning Bi Weekly Seminar, West Lafayette: IN.
Moseley*, K., Farrington*, S., Beckwith*, L. & Mentzer, N. (2011). High school student information gathering behaviors while designing. Poster presented in Purdue University 2011 Undergraduate Research and Poster Symposium, West Lafayette: IN.
Adamo-Villani, N., Cooper¸ S., Kelley, T., Laux, C., & Mentzer, N. (2009). STEM education research. Purdue University, College of Technology Presidential Provost Visit, West Lafayette: IN.
Mentzer, N. (2009). Biodiesel in the classroom. Presentation at the Purdue University Technology Education Collegiate Association: professional development series, West Lafayette: IN.
Note: * denotes student co-author
PhD Dissertation Chair – Graduated
Lakshmy Mohandas – graduation 2022: https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/THE_IMPACT_OF_INTERACTIVE_SYNC...
Sharlane Cleare - graduation 2020: https://hammer.figshare.com/articles/thesis/THE_EXPERIENCES_OF_UNDERGRAD...
Andrew Jackson - graduation 2018: https://hammer.figshare.com/articles/thesis/A_Case_Study_of_High-School_...
Tanner Huffman - graduation 2015: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1360&context=ope...
Masters Thesis Chair - Graduated
Matt Jones, thesis, 2021: https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Cognitive_Diversity_and_Knowle...
Scott Thorne, thesis, 2021: https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/TEACHER_SUPPORTS_USING_THE_FAC...
Mallory Claypool, thesis, 2018: https://hammer.figshare.com/articles/thesis/INFLUENCE_OF_TEAM_FORMATION_...
Sharlane Cleare, thesis, 2017: https://www.proquest.com/docview/2016119142
Andrew Jackson, thesis, 2015: https://www.proquest.com/docview/1734896571
Cameron Nunan, thesis, 2015: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1610&context=ope...
Craig Locker, thesis, 2014: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1681&context=ope...
Shawn Farrington, thesis, 2014: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/dissertations/AAI1571981/
Jon Pieper, thesis, 2011: https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/dissertations/AAI10159598/