Applying Marketing Principles To Attracting And Retaining Engineering Students

Robert Summers, Weber State University Dr. Robert A. Summers is a Full Professor in the Computer & Electronics Engineering Technology department at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. He earned his PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Idaho, where he was also an Associate Professor. His bachelor's degree is from Brigham Young University, and his masters from the University of Washington. Dr. Summers's experience in the engineering field also includes eight years in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design of avionics instrumentation and control systems. Throughout his career in both industry and education, he has worked as a consultant, brought in to solve specific problems with high profile military and NASA projects. His current focus in education is to teach sound engineering principals with a hands-on application.