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Jeritt Williams

Assistant Professor
Technology
Office
TUR Turner Hall 160a
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Biography

Dr. Jeritt Williams is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology in the Department of Technology at Illinois State University, where he teaches hands-on manufacturing-related courses in applied industrial robotics and programmable automation systems integration.

Current Courses

263.001Automated Fluid Power Systems

299.001Independent Honor Study

345.001Process Control Networks

234.001Robotic Systems Integration

Teaching Interests & Areas

Principles of Mechatronics Systems
Industrial Robotics Applications
Programmable Automation Systems Integration

Research Interests & Areas

Technology & Engineering Education

EDD Teaching and Learning

Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois

MS Technology - Training and Development

Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois

BS Technology & Engineering Education

Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois

Million Dollar Club

Research and Sponsored Programs, Illinois State University
2023

2023 CAST Academy of Achievement

College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University
2023

Department Teaching Award

Department of Technology, Illinois State University
2020

Outstanding College Teacher (Non-tenure Track)

College of Applied Science and Technology, Illinois State University
2019

Book Review

Williams, J. Book Review: Teaching computational thinking: An integrative approach for middle and high school learning.. Journal of Technology Education 33.2 (2022): 43-47.

Conference Proceeding

Aldeman, M.R., Williams, J., Jo, J., Antink-Meyer, A. (2024). Implementation of an Equitable and Inclusive After-school STEM Program. American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2024 Annual Conference, Portland, OR, June 23-26, 2024.
Antink-Meyer, A., & Williams, J., & Aldeman, M., & Jo, J. H. (2024, June), The Roles of Curriculum Designers and After School STEM Teachers as Environmental Features for High School Students' STEM Career Access (Fundamental) Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--48136
Jo, J. H., & Aldeman, M., & Williams, J., & Antink-Meyer, A. (2024, June), Board 145: Development of Air Quality Assessment Activities Using a Coding-Based Microcontroller for an After-School STEM Program (Work in Progress) Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--46704
Osborne, J., & Williams, J., & Chang, Y. I. (2024, June), WIP: Designing an Immersive Robotics Curriculum with Virtual Reality Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--48292
Schmitt, J. A., & Urbina, M., & Perhay, A. M., & Sheridan, O. M., & Tyler, C. W., & Williams, J., & Aldeman, M., & Jo, J. H., & Antink-Meyer, A. (2024, June), Smart Wireless Weather Station and Climate Console (Resource Exchange) Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--47977

Material Regarding New Courses/Curricula

*Hershey, G.G., *Anderson, G.L., *Svedman, S., *Miller, G., *Lakin, S.L., Williams, J., Jo, J.H., Antink-Meyer, A., Aldeman, M.R. (2023). Creating a Foundational STEM + Sustainability Curriculum for High Schools in Chicago (Resource Exchange). American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2023 Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 25-28, 2023.

Presentations

Jo, J. H., & Aldeman, M., & Williams, J., & Antink-Meyer, A. (2024, June), Board 145: Development of Air Quality Assessment Activities Using a Coding-Based Microcontroller for an After-School STEM Program (Work in Progress) Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. 10.18260/1-2--46704
*Hershey, G.G. (presenter), *Anderson, G.L., *Svedman, S., *Miller, G., *Lakin, S.L., Williams, J. (co-presenter), Jo, J.H., Antink-Meyer, A., Aldeman, M.R. (co-presenter), (2023). Creating a Foundational STEM + Sustainability Curriculum for High Schools in Chicago (Resource Exchange). American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2023 Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 25-28, 2023.
Aldeman, M.R. (presenter), Williams, J., Antink-Meyer, A., Jo, J.H., Zamudio, M.L. (2023). An After-school STEM Program with a Novel Equitable and Inclusive Structure (poster presentation). American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) 2023 Annual Conference, Baltimore, MD, June 25-28, 2023.
Aldeman, M., Meyer, A.A., Jo, J., Williams, J., Zamudio, M. (2022). SUPERCHARGE: STEM-based University Pathway Encouraging Relationships with Chicago High schools in Automation, Robotics and Green Energy. NSF ITEST Annual PI Meeting, Nov. 1-3, 2022.

Grants & Contracts

University Research Grant (URG): Investigation of Engineering Technology Capstone Students’ Professional Identity Status. College of Applied Science and Technology. Illinois State University. (2024)
SUPERCHARGE: STEM-based University Pathway Encouraging Relationships with Chicago High schools in Automation, Robotics and Green Energy. National Science Foundation (NSF). Federal. (2022)