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Dr. Jeritt Williams

Assistant Professor
Ctr for Math Sci & 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

TEC 263.001 Automated Fluid Power Systems

TEC 299.001 Independent Honor Study

TEC 392.001 Manufacturing Organization And Management

TEC 234.001 Robotic Systems Integration

TEC 263.001 Automated Fluid Power Systems

TEC 111.001 Fundamentals Of Power Technology

TEC 392.001 Manufacturing Organization And Management

TEC 234.001 Robotic Systems Integration

TEC 404.003 Special Projects In Industrial Technology

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

A3 Educator of the Year

Association for Advancing Automation (A3)
2025

Inclusive STEM Excellence Fellow

Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Illinois State University
2024

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

Williams, J., & Mohammed, J. (2025, June), Capstone Project: Development of FDM 3D Printer Tool for Industrial Robot Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . 10.18260/1-2--56059
Williams, J. (2025, June), Professional Identity Formation in an ET Capstone Course Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . 10.18260/1-2--57074
Osborne, J., & Williams, J. (2025, June), WIP: Virtual Reality as a Tool for Reinforcing Real-World Robot Programming Skills Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition , Montreal, Quebec, Canada . 10.18260/1-2--57465
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

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): Immersive Learning for Sustainable Construction: Virtual Reality and Experiential Pedagogy. College of Applied Science and Technology. Illinois State University. (2025)
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)