Understanding How Students’ Value the Behaviors of Individuals in Engineering Teams

Dr. Robert Nagel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at James Madison University. Dr. Nagel joined the James Madison University after completing his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Oregon State University. He has a B.S. from Trine University and a M.S. from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, both in mechanical engineering. The research interests of Dr. Nagel focus on engineering design and engineering design education, and in particular, the design conceptualization phase of the design process. He has performed research with the United States Army Chemical Corps, General Motors Research and Development Center, and the United States Air Force Academy, and he has received grants from the National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency. Dr. Nagel’s current research activities are focused on product design and engineering education. In partnership with industry, he leads research translating customer perception of product failure back into the design process. His education research focuses on developing individual-focused methods, approaches, and interventions to teach sustainability as well as engaging diverse populations of students in STEM through systems thinking, engineering design, and engineering science.