Dr. Chris Merrill
Full Professor
Department of Technology
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Biography
Merrill has over 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
Service Award
Department of Technology
2017
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
Book, Chapter in Textbook-New
Merrill, C. A Nontraditional High School Technology and Engineering Education Setting. Marie Hoepfl (EDs), Yes, Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education 61st Yearbook. Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education 61 (2017): 184-193.
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: What does the data tell us?. Connections Conference. (2017)
Oral and Written Paper. 21st Century Leadership Academy. International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. (2017)
Teaching Nontraditional Students. International Technology and Engineering Educators Association. (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)
Grants & Contracts
Illinois Career and Technical Education Innovative Curriculum Resources Project. Federal, Illinois State Board of Education. Federal. (2017)
Illinois Technology Student Association. Illinois State Board of Education. State. (2017)
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)
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