Organizers

Director – Lisa Benson

Lisa Benson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Bioengineering. Dr. Benson teaches first year engineering, undergraduate research methods, and graduate engineering education courses. Her research interests include student-centered active learning in undergraduate engineering, assessment of motivation, and how motivation affects student learning. She is also involved in projects that utilize Tablet PCs to enhance student learning, and communicating science and engineering to a broad audience. Her education includes a B.S. in Bioengineering from the University of Vermont, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioengineering from Clemson University.

Assistant Director – Karen DiMaina

Karen DiMaina is is an Administrative Assistant in the Engineering and Science Education Department at Clemson University. She is currently working on obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Clemson University.

Graphic Arts Consultant – Martin Beagley

Martin Beagley is the Graphics Manager for the Center for Advanced Engineering Fibers and Films at Clemson University. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with concentration in Graphic Design from Colorado State University.