Referred Journal Publications

1. Webster, R. (2019). The gold standard project-based learning model in an introductory engineering graphics and design course: Impacting engineering competencies early in the design spine. Engineering Design and Graphics Journal​. Manuscript is submitted.

2. 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/

3. 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/

4. 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

5. 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
6. 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
7. 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
8. 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
9. 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/
10. 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/
11. 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. 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. Manuscript is accepted.

2. Turner, M., & Webster, R. (2020, June). Building benchmark definitions of engineering technology majors via crowdsourcing. Paper presented at American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Montreal, Canada. Washington, DC: ASEE. Manuscript is accepted.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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/

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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/
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. 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
13. 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
14. ​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).
15. 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
16. 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/
17. 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 (Other)

1. 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, Poster.

2. Webster, R., & Dues, J. "Design Thinking from the Beginning." Purdue Polytechnic Faculty Convocation 12th Annual Poster Session, 9 April 2016, West Lafayette, IN, Poster.

3. 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
4. Webster, R. (2014). Corrosion prevention and control training in an immersive virtual learning environment. (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. (UMI No. 3618509)

Scholarly Presentations

1. Webster, R. "Rising Educator." 74th EDGD Midyear Conference, 18 November 2019, Norfolk, VA, Invited Lecture.
2. Webster, R., & Clark, J. "CAD certification: Just how valuable are they?" SOLIDWORKS World, 6 February 2018, Los Angeles, CA, Accepted Conference Presentation.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Webster, R., & Clark, J. "From Innovation, to Deliverables, to Patent Using SOLDIWORKS." SOLIDWORKS World, 8 February 2015, Phoenix, AZ, Accepted Conference Presentation.
6. Webster, R. "The Optimal Tool for Multimedia Instruction." ATMAE Annual Conference, 21 November 2014, St. Louis, MO, Accepted Conference Presentation.
7. Webster, R. "Corrosion Prevention and Control Training in an Immersive Virtual Learning Environment." AlaSim International, 9 May 2014, Huntsville, AL, Accepted Conference Presentation.
8. 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.
9. Webster, R., & Collin, P. "Interactive Visualization Tool: Leap Towards Tony Stark." SOLIDWORKS World, 28 January 2014, San Diego, CA, Accepted Conference Presentation.
10. Webster, R., & Collins, P. "Interactive Visualization Tools." SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) Technical Summit, 10 September 2013, Nashville, TN, Accepted Conference Presentation.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Webster, R., & Clark, J. "IAW ASME Y14.5 ‐ Use It Only if You Know It." SOLIDWORKS World, 23 February 2013, Orlando, FL, Accepted Doctoral Consortium.
14. Webster, R. "IAW ASME Y14.5 - Use Only if You Know It." SOLIDWORKS World, 13 February 2012, San Diego, CA, Accepted Conference Presentation.
15. Webster, R. "IAW ASME Y14.5 ‐ Use It Only if You Know It." SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) Technical Summit, 20 September 2011, Nashville, TN, Accepted Conference Presentation.
16. Webster, R. "IAW ASME Y14.5 - Use Only if You Know It." SOLIDWORKS World, 25 January 2011, San Antonio, TX, Accepted Conference Presentation.