Illinois State University, USA
Chris Merrill is Professor of Technology and Engineering Education at Illinois State University. His Educational Background:
- Doctor of Philosophy Degree-School of Teaching and Learning Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education: Technology Education Program, June 2000, The Ohio State University.
- Master of Science Degree-Curriculum and Instruction: Specialization in Curriculum and Supervision, December 1996, Northern Illinois University.
- Bachelor of Science Degree-Industrial Technology Education (Technology Education), July 1992, Illinois State University, Sequence: Production and Communication Technologies.
- Associate Degree-General Education, May 1990, Illinois Central College.
- Associate in Applied Science Degree-Cabinetmaking Major, May 1989, Olney Central College.
He is The Program Coordinator of STEM Education and Leadership and is also in charge as the Associate Director of the Center for Mathematics, Science, and Technology, both of which are at Illinois State University. He holds an honour of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association Presidential Citation in 2020. Currently, he admits a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education on the topic of the Illinois Career and Technical Education Innovative Curriculum Resources Project.
His research interests and expertise include: Pre-Service Teachers, STEM Education, Teaching and Learning, Pedagogy and Education, Curriculum Development