A Learner Centered Approach For Preparing At Risk Students

Glenn Ellis, Smith College Dr. Ellis is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Smith College. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering and Operations Research from Princeton University. Now in his seventh year at Smith College, Dr. Ellis teaches courses in engineering mechanics, artificial intelligence and educational methods for teaching science and engineering. He has published numerous papers on K-16 engineering education and works with various organizations on issues of educational reform. The winner of numerous teaching awards, Dr. Ellis recently received the 2007 U.S. Professor of the Year Award for Baccalaureate Colleges from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.