Dr. Jeritt Williams
Assistant Professor
Ctr for Math Sci & Technology
- About
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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)