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Dr. Joshua Brown

Professor
Technology
Office
TUR Turner Hall 172A
  • About
  • Education
  • Awards & Honors
  • Research

Current Courses

499.003Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

400.003Independent Study

116.001Intro Technical Drawing & Constraint-Based Solid Modeling

116.002Intro Technical Drawing & Constraint-Based Solid Modeling

304.001Medical, Agricultural & Bio-Related Technologies

404.002Special Projects In Industrial Technology

499.003Independent Research For The Master's Thesis

400.004Independent Study

116.002Intro Technical Drawing & Constraint-Based Solid Modeling

101.001Introduction To Teaching Technology

498.001Professional Practice In Industrial Technology

404.002Special Projects In Industrial Technology

Teaching Interests & Areas

Technology and Engineering Education, CTE, Curriculum Development, STEM Education

Research Interests & Areas

STEM Education, Engineering Design in K-12 settings, Curriculum Development, Special Populations in Technical Education, Qualitative Research.

Ph D Curriculum Studies

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Other Educational Psychology

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, Illinois

BS Technology Education

Ball State University
Muncie, IN

Million Dollar Club

Illinois State University

TEC Service Award

Department of Technology
2017

Big Thinker Award

Technology Education Association of Illinois
2017

CAST Oustanding Researcher

CAST
2017

University Research Initiative Award

Illinois State University
2012

Conference Proceeding

Branoff, T., Mohammed , J., & Brown, J. Student Retention in an Engineering Technology Program: The Role of Spatial Visualization Ability. ASEE (2022)
Branoff, T., Brown, J., & Devine, K. 3D spatial visualization instruction within an introductory constraint-based CAD modeling course. 70th Annual Midyear Conference Proceedings of the EDGD of ASEE (2016)
Branoff, T., Devine, K., & Brown, J. Evaluating a Rubric for Assessing Constraint-Based Solid Models. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. American Society for Engineering Education (2016): 1-14.
Devine, K., Merrill, C., & Brown, J. Using Solid Modeling in High School Mathematics Instruction: A Professional Development Partnership. Proceedings from the 65th Annual American Society for Engineering 6 Education/Engineering Design Graphics Division Mid-Year Meeting (2010)

Journal Article

T. Branoff, J. Mohammed, J.Brown, "The Role of Spatial Visualization Ability in Course Outcomes and Student Retention within Technology Programs",The Journal for Geometry and Graphics | v 26, n1, page 159-170, August 2022

Dunfee, A., & Brown, J. A collaborative model for University and K-12 partnerships: Using distance learning technology for pre-service teacher clinical experiences. The Technology and Engineering Teacher 81.7 (2022): 12-16.
Brown, J. Status of elementary teacher development: Preparing elementary teachers to deliver technology and engineering experiences. Journal of Technology Education 28.2 (2017): 2-18.
Rose, A., Shumway, S., Carter, V., & Brown, J. Identifying Characteristics of Technology and Engineering Teachers Striving for Excellence Using a Modified Delphi. Journal of Technology Education 26.2 (2015): 2-21.
Wilson, D., Brown, J., & Burke, A. Let's Scrum! Learning digital media collaboratively. The Technology and Engineering Teacher 73.3 (2013): 16-22.

Newsletter

Arnett, S., Brown, J., & Merrill, C. Poverty in education: Use of differentiated learning. OTT Professionalism to Practice Newsletter (2016)

Textbook, New

Brown, R., Brown, J., & Berkeihiser, M. Engineering Fundamentals. Goodheart-Wilcox (2014)

Textbook, Revised

Brown, R., Brown, J., & Berkeihiser, M. Engineering Fundamentals, Edition 3. Goodheart-Willcox (2023)
Ryan, B., Brown, J., & Berkeihiser, M. Engineering Fundamentals. Goodheart Wilcox (2017)

Presentations

Navigating the ITEEA conference. International Technology Engineering Education Association Conference. ITEEA. (2023)
Teaching Engineering Design and STEM Using Hydroponics. International Technology and Engineering Education Association. International Technology and Engineering Education Association. (2022)
The Status of Technology & Engineering Education. Graphic Communications Education Association- Region One. Graphic Communications Education Association. (2022)
Navigating the ITEEA conference. International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. ITEEA. (2021)
Agriculture and Biotechnology: Teaching engineering design, systems, and technology through soilless growing techniques. ITEC. Technology Educators of Illinois. (2020)
Navigating the ITEEA Conference & New Member Support. International Technology & Engineering Education Association International Conference. ITEEA. (2020)
Engaged Online Student Learning Modules for Engineering Design Graphics. Association for Career and Technical Education's CareerTech Vission 2019. Association for Career and Technical Education. (2019)
Navigating the ITEEA Conference and New Member Support. International Technology and Engineering Education Association Annual Conference. ITEEA. (2019)
The Status of Technology & Engineering Education. GCEA Region One Conference. Graphic Communications Education Association. (2019)
Engaged Student Learning for Engineering Design Graphics. ATMAE. ATMAE. (2018)

Grants & Contracts

Active Learning Modules to Support Problem-Based Learning: Effects on Engineering Retention and Academic Outcomes of At-Risk Students. National Science Foundation/Virginia Polytechnic University. Federal. (2017)
Special Populations and Career & Technical Education: The Illinois Approach to Career Pathways. Federal: Carl D. Perkins. State. (2016)
Special Populations and Career & Technical Education: The Illinois Approach to Career Pathways. Federal: Carl D. Perkins. State. (2015)
Special Populations and Career & Technical Education: The Illinois Approach to Career Pathways. Federal: Carl D. Perkins. State. (2013)
STEM Education and Leadership Program. Illinios State Board of Education, Illinois Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant. State.