Dr. Chris Merrill
Full Professor
Department of Technology
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Turner 168
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Biography
Merrill has 25 years of teaching experience at the high school and university levels. Before his career as a high school teacher, Merrill was a cabinetmaker in the Peoria area.
Research Interests & Areas
Technology & Engineering Education, STEM education, and standards-based teaching and learning are Merrill's primary teaching and research interests.
Ph D Integrated Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
MS Curriculum and Instruction with Supervision
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
BS Industrial Technology Education
Illinois State University
Other
Illinois Central College
Other Cabinetmaking
Olney Central College
Award of Distinction
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
2014
Technology and Engineering Educator of the Year
Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education
2014
Distinguished Technology and Engineering Professional
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
2013
Outstanding Teaching Award
College of Applied Science and Technology
2012
Outstanding Teaching Award
Department of Technology
2010
Outstanding Research Award
College of Applied Science and Technology
2007
Outstanding Research Award
Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education
2007
Outstanding Research Award
Department of Technology
2007
Outstanding Research Award
Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education
2005
Outstanding Technology Teacher Education Program
Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education
2005
Conference Proceeding
Merrill, C. Open Source Maker Movement: Opportunities for the Engineering Design Classroom. American Society for Engineering Education/Engineering Graphics Division 69.1 (2014): 12-18.
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, Academic Journal
Brown, J., Brown, R., & Merrill, C. Science and Technology Educator's Enacted Curriculum: Areas of Possible Collaboration for an Integrative STEM Approach in Public Schools. The Technology and Engineering Teacher 71.4 (2012): 30-34.
Journal Article, Professional Journal
Merrill, C. 3D Printing in Technology and Engineering Education. Technology and Engineering Teacher 73.8 (2014): 30-35.
Merrill, C. The Future of Technology and Engineering Higher Education. Kathleen De La Paz (EDs). Technology and Engineering Teacher 72.4 (2013): 35-42.
Merrill, C., Devine, K., & Brown, J. Improving Geometric and Trigonometric Knowledge and Skill for High School Mathematics Teachers: A Professional Development Partnership. Journal of Technology Studies 36.2 (2010)
Newsletter
Arnett, S., Brown, J., & Merrill, C. Poverty in education: Use of differentiated learning. OTT Professionalism to Practice Newsletter (2016)
Translation or Transcription
Merrill, C. On Excellence: Craftsmanship and Leadership. Kathleen De La Paz (EDs). Technology and Engineering Teacher 73.3 (2013): 33-35.
Presentations
CTE and students from special populations: Illinois student data and next steps. Illinois Association of Career and Technical Education. (2017)
CTE and students from special populations data trend. Connections Conference. (2016)
CTE and students from special populations data trend. Connections Conference. (2016)
Engaging Special Populations Students in the Technology and Engineering Education Classroom Description. Illinois Project Lead the Way Conference. Project Lead the Way, Illinois. (2016)
Poverty simulation. Curriculum Revitalization Summer Academy. (2016)
Poverty simulation. Curriculum Revitalization Summer Academy. (2016)
STEM collaboration between TSA and TEECA. Internatinal Technology and Engineering Education Association International Conference. Internatinal Technology and Engineering Education Association. (2016)
Secondary CTE special populations data and non-traditional strategies. Illinois Association of Career and Technical Education. (2016)
Special Population Data Trends in Illinois CTE Programs. Illinois Technology Education Conference. Technology Educators of Illinois. (2016)
What current trends are shaping engineering and technology education in the United States?. Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference. Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference. (2016)
Grants & Contracts
Illinois Technology Student Association. Illinois State Board of Education. State. (2016)
Special Populations and Career & Technical Education: The Illinois Approach to Career Pathways. Federal: Carl D. Perkins. State. (2016)
Illinois Technology Student Association. Illinois State Board of Education. State. (2015)
Special Populations and Career & Technical Education: The Illinois Approach to Career Pathways. Federal: Carl D. Perkins. State. (2015)
Career and Technical Education with Special Populations Students. Federal: Carl D. Perkins. State. (2014)
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