Rustin Webster, Ph.D.

Referred Journal Publications

1. Webster, R (2025). Shaping engineering technology students’ perceptions of manufacturing through experiential learning in a flipped classroom. International Journal of Engineering Education. International Journal of Engineering Education 41(5).
2. Berez, J., Webster, R., & Ottway, R. (2025). The current state of dimensioning and tolerancing pedagogy in US post-secondary engineering and engineering technology programs. ASME Open Journal of Engineering 4, 1-12. doi: 10.1115/1.4069218
3. Webster, R., & Turner, M. (2024). Engineering technology capstone: Exploring the current state. Journal of Engineering Technology 41(2). Retrieved from https://jet.scholasticahq.com/article/126555-engineering-technology-caps...
4. Webster, R., & Turner, M. (2024). Assessing industry-critical skill development in engineering technology capstone courses. International Journal of Engineering Education 40(5), 1262-1272. Retrieved from https://www.ijee.ie/latestissues/Vol40-5/21_ijee4502.pdf
5. Webster, R. (2022). Exploring engineering technology students' competencies in an introductory computer-aided drafting and design course: A follow-on study. The Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (JTMAE) 38(1), 1-16. Retrieved from https://www.atmae.org/page/PublicationsHome
6. Webster, R. (2019). A learning-centered paradigm for engineering graphics and design: Engineering technology students' skill gains and capstone preparation. Journal of Engineering Technology 37(2), 36-46. Retrieved from http://www.engtech.org/jet/
7. Webster, R., & Ottway, R. (2018). Computer-aided design (CAD) certifications: Are they valuable to undergraduate engineering and engineering technology students? Journal of Engineering Technology 35(2), 22-32. Retrieved from http://www.engtech.org/jet/
8. Webster, R., & Kopp, R. (2018). Using virtual reality for community outreach and student recruitment. Engineering Design and Graphics Journal 82(2), 70-75. Retrieved from http://www.edgj.org/index.php/EDGJ/issue/archive
9. Webster, R., Dues, J., & Ottway, R. (2018). Industry supplied CAD curriculum: Case study on passing certification exams. Engineering Design Graphics Journal 81(2). Retrieved from http://www.edgj.org/index.php/EDGJ/issue/archive
10. Turner, M., & Webster, R. (2017). A comparison of delivery formats to encourage student-centered learning in a power engineering technology course. American Journal of Engineering Education 8(2), 141-156 Retrieved from http://clutejournals.com/index.php/AJEE/issue/archive
11. Webster, R., Turner, M., & Sisk, D. (2017). Case study on the two individual paradigms of education in a manufacturing quality course. The Journal of Technology Studies XLIII(1), 36-56. Retrieved from https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JOTS/v43/v43n1/pdf/webster.pdf
12. Webster, R., & Kopp, R. (2017). Case study of a small scale polytechnic entrepreneurship capstone course sequence. American Journal of Engineering Education 8(1), 35-44. Retrieved from http://clutejournals.com/index.php/AJEE/issue/archive
13. Turner, M., & Webster, R. (2017). An evaluation of flipped courses in electrical engineering technology using course learning outcomes and student course assessments. Journal of Engineering Technology 34(2), 34-43. Retrieved from http://www.engtech.org/jet/
14. Turner, M., Dues, J., Cooley, T., Webster, R., Kopp, R., McCart, A., & Reynolds, D. (2016). Purdue mission to mars: Recruiting students into a polytechnic college. Journal of Engineering Technology 33(2), 8-18. Retrieved from http://www.engtech.org/jet/
15. Webster, R. D. (2015). Declarative knowledge acquisition in immersive virtual learning environments. Interactive Learning Environments, 24(6), 1319-1333. doi: 10.1080/10494820.2014.994533

Referred Proceedings (With Associated Presentations)

1. Turner, M., & Webster, R. (2024, June). Combining engineering design and stage gate processes in a multidisciplinary engineering technology capstone course. Paper presented at Capstone Design Conference, Knoxville, TN. Retrieved from https://capstonedesigncommunity.org/sites/default/files/proceedings_pape...
2. Moreno, D., Simonson, K., Richardson, J., Efendy, E., Webster, R., & Newell, B. (2023, June). Analysis of student motivation in an introductory engineering technology gateway course. Paper presented at ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Baltimore, MD. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/42658
3. Webster, R.*, Turner, M., & Newell, B. (2023, April). Transformation of a school of engineering technology gateway experience. Paper presented at 2023 Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, Edwardsville, IN. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/45097
4. Webster, R., & Ottway, R. (2022, June). Exploring the SOLIDWORKS Certification Program. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. Washington DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/41882
5. Webster, R. (2021, April). Professional certification exam: An alternative method for a remote additive manufacturing lab. Paper presented at ASEE Illinois-Indiana Section Conference, Online. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/aseeil-insectionconference/
6. Webster, R., & Turner, M. (2020, June). Purdue mission to mars 2.0: A learn-by-doing approach to recruiting. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, Canada. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/35111
7. Turner, M., & Webster, R. (2020, June). Evaluating student conceptions of technology majors: Development of assessment keyword tables. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Virtual Annual Conference Experience. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/34595
8. Turner, M., & Webster, R. (2019, October). Polytechnic students’ aspirations, interests, and confidence with engineering technology majors. Paper presented at Frontiers in Education (FIE) Conference, Cincinnati, OH. Piscataway, NJ. Retrieved from https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/conhome/1000297/all-proceedings
9. Ottway, R., & Webster, R. (2019, June). An investigation into the value and benefits of the SOLIDWORKS certification program. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Tampa Bay, FL. Washington DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/32079
10. Schroder, C., & Webster, R. (2019, January). Does the glass box visualization method increase student learning outcomes? Paper presented at Engineering Design Graphics Division Midyear Conference, Berkley, CA. ASEE: Washington, DC. Retrieved from https://sites.asee.org/edgd/conference-proceedings/
11. Webster, R. (2018, June). A learning-centered educational paradigm: Case study on engineering technology students’ design, problem-solving, communication, and group skills. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT. Washington DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/29691
12. DiBeneditto, L., & Webster, R. (2018, June). CADcompare™: A web-based application that compares PDF CAD drawings. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT. Washington DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/30121
13. Webster, R., & Kopp, R. (2018, January). Using virtual reality for community outreach and student recruitment. Paper presented at Engineering Design Graphics Division Midyear Conference, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://sites.asee.org/edgd/conference-proceedings/
14. Turner, M., Webster, R., Dues, J., McCart, A., & Schroder, C. (2017, June). Polytechnic students’ aspirations, interests, and confidence: Case study on students’ understanding of and reasoning for degree selection. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/28746
15. Webster, R. (2017, June). Industry supplied curriculum and team project-based learning: Case study on developing design, problem-solving, communication, and group skills. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/28523
16. Webster, R. (2017, June). The paperless first year professor. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/28991
17. Webster, R., & Dues, J. (2017, June). System Usability Scale (SUS): Oculus Rift® DK2 and Samsung Gear VR®. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Columbus, OH. Washington, DC: ASEE. Retrieved from https://peer.asee.org/28899
18. Webster, R., & Dues, J. (2016, August). Polytechnic design thinking from the beginning. Paper presented at 13th International Conference on Design Education, Charlotte, NC. New York, NY: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/DETC2016-59090
19. ​Turner, M., Dues, J., Cooley, T., Webster, R., Kopp, R., McCart, A., & Reynolds, D. (2016, June). Purdue mission to mars: Recruiting students into a polytechnic college. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, LA. Washington, DC: ASEE. doi: 10.18260/p.26017. (Best Paper, Engineering Technology Division).
20. Webster, R., & Clark, A. (2015, August). Turn-Key solutions: Virtual Reality. Paper presented at 35th Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Boston, MA. New York, NY: American Society of Mechanical Engineers. doi: 10.1115/DETC2015-46174
21. Webster, R. (2014, December). Declarative knowledge acquisition in immersive virtual learning environments. Paper presented at Interservice/Industry Training Simulation and Education (I/ITSEC) Conference, Orlando, FL. Arlington, VA: National Training and Simulation Association. Retrieved from http://www.iitsecdocs.com/
22. Webster, R. (2014, March). Corrosion prevention and control training in an immersive virtual learning environment. Paper presented at NACE Corrosion, San Antonio. Houston, TX: NACE International. Retrieved from https://www.nace.org/cstm/Store/Default.aspx

Publications popular press/magazines

1. Webster, R. (2024, April). Teachable Moments. Manufacturing Engineering, 173(3), 9-11. https://www.sme.org/smemedia/manufacturing-engineering-magazine/

Publications (Other)

1. Berez, J., Webster, R., & Ottway, R. (2024, May). Three misconceptions to avoid when teaching (and learning) GD&T. Blog Post. Retrieved from https://www.solidprofessor.com/blog/misconceptions-teaching-learning-gd-t/
2. SolidProfessor, Webster, R., & Hubiak, A. (2024, November). From Career Engineer to K-12 Teacher: Challenges, Success, and Unique Skills. Blog Post. Retrieved from: https://solidprofessor.com/blog/career-engineer-to-teacher/
3. Webster, R., & Ramos, J. "Engineering technology students’ intercultural and human-centered design competency impact: Short-term South American study abroad." 4th International Conference on Science and Technology Education, October 2024, Porto, Portugal, Accepted Poster Presentation.
4. Turner, M., & Webster, R. "Evaluating the effectiveness of adaptive testing in a power engineering technology course." 4th International Conference on Science and Technology Education, 2024, Porto, Portugal, Accepted Conference Poster.
5. Bartlett, C., & Webster, R. (2023, December). A Conversation with Rustin Webster. Blog Post. Retrieved from https://www.sme.org/sme-blog/posts/a-conversation-with-rustin-webster-phd/
6. Webster, R., Turner, M., & Newell, B. "Transformation of a School of Engineering Technology gateway experience." Purdue School of Engineering Technology Research Days, 2023, West Lafayette, IN, Accepted Conference Poster.
7. Metalios, Z., & Webster, R. (2020, October). How to prepare your engineering students for careers with project-based learning. Blog Post. Retrieved from https://www.solidprofessor.com/blog/prepare-engineering-students-for-careers-wi…
8. DiBeneditto, L., & Webster, R. “CADcompare™: A web-based application that compares PDF CAD drawings." Purdue Polytechnic Faculty Convocation 14th Annual Poster Session, 3 March 2018, West Lafayette, IN, Accepted Poster Presentation.
9. Kaufman, S., Webster, R., & Kopp, R. (2017, February). Virtual Reality Goes to School. Blog Post. Retrieved from http://extolmag.com/business-spotlight/virtual-reality-goes-to-school/
10. Webster, R., & Dues, J. "Design Thinking from the Beginning." Purdue Polytechnic Faculty Convocation 12th Annual Poster Session, 9 April 2016, West Lafayette, IN, Accepted Poster Presentation.
11. Webster, R., & Owen, J. (2014, June). Creating valuable internship experiences for product development. Elmhurst, IL: Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering. White Paper. Retrieved from http://www.atmae.org/?page=whitepapers

Scholarly Presentations

1. Webster, R., & Turner, M. (2024). “Engineering technology students’ demonstration of iterative product design without a design process diagram.” 4th International Conference on Science and Technology Education, October 2024, Porto, Portugal, In-person. Accepted Conference Presentation.
2. Webster, R. "Different Course Structures in Capstone." 2024 Capstone Design Conference, June 2024, Knoxville TN, In-person. Invited Panelist (declined).
3. Webster, R. "Transformation of a School of Engineering Technology Gateway Experience." 2023 Global Polytechnic Summit, June 2023, St. George UT, In-person. Accepted Conference Presentation.
4. Webster, R. "How is CAD utilized in classrooms and how can educators push the limits?" 3DEXPERIENCE World, 12-15 February 2023, Nashville, TN, Accepted Roundtable.
5. Webster, R., & Ottway, R. "Develop career-ready graduates through project-based learning experiences." 3DEXPERIENCE World, 9 February 2021, Online, Accepted Conference Presentation.
6. Webster, R.*, & Ottway, R. "Develop career-ready graduates through project-based learning experiences. " SolidProfessor Virtual Education Summit, 4 August 2020, Online, Accepted Conference Presentation.
7. Webster, R., & Clark, J. "CAD certification: Just how valuable are they?" SOLIDWORKS World, 6 February 2018, Los Angeles, CA, Accepted Conference Presentation.
8. McCart, A., Webster, R., Nandigjav, M., & Turner, M. "Am I the youngest person in the room again? Young faculty perspectives in higher education." Dialogue on Diversity Conference, 7 April 2017, Louisville, KY, Accepted Roundtable.
9. Webster, R., & Clark, J. "Speak your mind! What needs to change with CAD education?" SOLIDWORKS World, 6 February 2017, Los Angeles, CA, Accepted Conference Presentation.
10. Webster, R., & Clark, J. "From Innovation, to Deliverables, to Patent Using SOLDIWORKS." SOLIDWORKS World, 8 February 2015, Phoenix, AZ, Accepted Conference Presentation.
11. Webster, R. "The Optimal Tool for Multimedia Instruction." ATMAE Annual Conference, 21 November 2014, St. Louis, MO, Accepted Conference Presentation.
12. Webster, R. "Corrosion Prevention and Control Training in an Immersive Virtual Learning Environment." AlaSim International, 9 May 2014, Huntsville, AL, Accepted Conference Presentation.
13. Webster, R. "Corrosion Prevention and Control Training in an Immersive Virtual Learning Environment." NACE Corrosion Conference, 9-13 March 2014, San Antonio, TX, Accepted Poster Presentation.
14. Webster, R., & Collin, P. "Interactive Visualization Tool: Leap Towards Tony Stark." SOLIDWORKS World, 28 January 2014, San Diego, CA, Accepted Conference Presentation.
15. Webster, R., & Collins, P. "Interactive Visualization Tools." SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) Technical Summit, 10 September 2013, Nashville, TN, Accepted Conference Presentation.
16. Webster, R. "Corrosion Prevention and Control Training in an Immersive Virtual Learning Environment." Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT) Interactive Learning Technologies Conference, 15 August 2013, Reston, VA, Accepted Conference Presentation.
17. Webster, R. "Corrosion Prevention and Control Training in an Immersive Virtual Learning Environment." Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) VR, 17 March 2013, Orlando, FL, Accepted Doctoral Consortium.
18. Webster, R., & Clark, J. "IAW ASME Y14.5 ‐ Use Only if You Know It." SOLIDWORKS World, 23 February 2013, Orlando, FL, Accepted Doctoral Consortium.
19. Webster, R. "IAW ASME Y14.5 - Use Only if You Know It." SOLIDWORKS World, 13 February 2012, San Diego, CA, Accepted Conference Presentation.
20. Webster, R. "IAW ASME Y14.5 ‐ Use Only if You Know It." SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) Technical Summit, 20 September 2011, Nashville, TN, Accepted Conference Presentation.
21. Webster, R. "IAW ASME Y14.5 - Use Only if You Know It." SOLIDWORKS World, 25 January 2011, San Antonio, TX, Accepted Conference Presentation.

Guest Lectures

1. Spring 2020, Dr. Webster was invited by SolidProfessor Corporation to give a guest lecture on his background, teaching philosophy, teaching methods, and teaching experiences to employees via teleconference.
2. Fall 2019, Dr. Webster was invited by the officers of the Engineering Design and Graphics Division of ASEE to give a guest lecture on his background, teaching philosophy, teaching methods, and teaching experiences at the 74th Midyear conference in Norfolk, VA.