Technology and Construction Management
Dr. Shawn Strong (Dept Head)
Education
1999 Ph.D., Iowa State University, Industrial Education and Technology.
Dissertation Research: The development of a computerized version of Vandenberg’s Mental Rotation Test and the effect of visuo-spatial working memory loading
1997 MBA, Wayne State College.
1996 BS, Wayne State College, Industrial Management, Emphasis Planning and Design. Minor: Business Administration.
1993 AAS, Northwest Iowa Technical College, Mechanical Construction Technology
Professional Experience
2004 to Present Associate Professor and Department Head, Missouri State University
1999 to 2003 Assistant Professor, Missouri State University
1998-1999 Graduate Assistant, Iowa State University
1994-1997 Maintenance Manager, Heritage Industries, Wayne Nebraska
1992-1993 Maintenance Technician, Packerland Packing, Hospers Iowa.
Presentations
Amos, S.J., Strong, S.D., Callahan, R., (2003). [National Presentation]. An Integrative Approach to Curriculum Reform and Department Reorganization. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Barber, J., Amos, S.J., Strong, S.D., (2003). [National Presentation]. Integrating Service Learning into the Construction Management Curriculum. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Nashville, Tennessee
Amos, S.J., Strong, S.D., Callahan, R., (2003). [National Presentation]. Industry Driven Applications in Quality Control Course Development. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Burgess, L., Strong, S.D. (2002). [National Presentation] Point-Counterpoint: Online Delivery - Inferior or Superior?. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, Florida.
Callahan, R., Hubbard, K., Strong, S., (2002). [National Presentation] Development of a Structure for Collaboration in the Senior Project Sequence. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, Florida.
Strong, S.D., Callahan, (2002). [National Presentation]. The Multifunctional Role of a Senior Capstone Sequence. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, Florida.
Strong, S.D., Amos, S.J., Callahan, R., (2002). [National Presentation]. Cost Engineering in Technical Management: Review of a Model Master's Degree Program. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, Florida.
Burgess, L., Strong, S.D. (2001). [National Presentation] Building a NAIT Student Chapter for Today's Students. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Strong, S.D., Callahan, R. (2001). [National Presentation] The Ozarks Manufacturing Education Center: A Case Study in Partnerships. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Strong, S.D., Burgess, L. (2000). [National Presentation] Advisory Council’s: Catalyst for Success in the 21st Century. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Wilson, D., Strong, S.D., (2000). [National Presentation] Developing Well Balanced Industrial Technology Laboratory Teams. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Strong, S.D., (2000). Mechanical Desktop: Introduction to Constraint Based Solid modeling, Missouri Industrial Teacher Education Conference, Springfield, Missouri.
Strong, S.D., (1999). [National Presentation] Collaborative design in the engineering graphics classroom. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, Florida.
Bradshaw, L.L., Wright, J.R., Strong, S.D., & Huang, H., (1998). [National Presentation] Networking to prepare collaborative publication manuscripts. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Publications
Hubbard, K. M., Callahan, R. N., and Strong S.D.,(2006), “A Standardized Model for the Evaluation of Machining Coolant/Lubricant Costs,” International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology.
Callahan, R. N., Hubbard, K. M., and Strong, S. D.,(2005), “Computational Methods for Planning Flexible Manufacturing Systems,” Engineering Computations: International Journal for Computer-Aided Engineering and Software, 22 (8), 958-971.
Smith, R. R., Callahan, R. N., and Strong, S. D.,(2005) “Developing a Practical Quality System to Improve Visual Inspections,” Journal of Industrial technology, 21 (3), July-September , 1-7.
Callahan, R. N. and Strong, S. D., (2004). A Comparison of Industrial and Academic Perceptions of Quality Control Education, The Journal of Technology Studies.
Callahan, R., Strong, S.D., Amos, S.J. (2004). Enhancing entry-level skills in quality assurance, Journal of Industrial Technology
Amos, S.J., Strong, S.D., Callahan, R., (2003). An Integrative Approach to Curriculum Reform and Department Reorganization. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
Amos, S.J., Strong, S.D., Callahan, R., (2003). Industry Driven Applications in Quality Control Course Development. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Nashville, Tennessee..
Strong, S.D., Amos, S.J., Callahan, R.., (2003). Effective Assessment, A Model for Industrial Technology Programs, Journal of Industrial Technology
Burgess, L., Strong, S.D. (2003). Online education: Case Study at Missouri State University. Journal of Industrial Technology
Burgess, L., Strong, S.D. (2002). The status of online education. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, Florida.
Callahan, R., Hubbard, K., Strong, S., (2002). Development of a Structure for Collaboration in the Senior Project Sequence. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, Florida.
Strong, S.D., Callahan, (2002). The Multifunctional Role of a Senior Capstone Sequence. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, Florida.
Strong, S., Smith, R., (2002) The development of a computerized version of Vandenberg’s Mental Rotation Test and the effect of visuo-spatial working memory Loading.. Engineering Design Graphics Journal
Strong, S., Smith, R., (2001). Spatial Visualization: Fundamentals and Trends in Engineering Graphics. Journal of Industrial Technology
Burgess, L., Strong, S.D. (2001). Building a NAIT Student Chapter for Today's Students. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Strong, S.D., Callahan, R. (2001). The Ozarks Manufacturing Education Center: A Case Study in Partnerships. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Strong, S.D., Burgess, L. (2000). Advisory Council’s: Catalyst for Success in the 21st Century. National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
Strong, S., Kassapoglou, M., Dugger, J., Rudisill, A. (1999). The National Association of Industrial Technology: Origins and Leadership for the Future. The Journal of Technology Studies, 25, 17-20
Grants and In-Kind Gifts
Strong, S., (2004), Enhancing the Construction Management Curriculum through Experiential Learning, Faculty Research Grant, Southwest Missouri State, $7,500
Giedd, R., Strong, S., Amos, S., and Others, Missile Defense Agency, Sensor Systems, “Expanded Research on Bio MEMS instrumentation and devices for early warning, point of service detection”, to be initiated Spring 04 ($6.5M),$385,200 for Industrial Management.
Giedd, R., Strong, S., Amos, S., and Others, Infrared Solutions Inc., Research and Development Subcontract (Originated from an Office of Naval Research Grant), “Phase III – Polymer Based Infrared Sensors”, to be initiated January 04 ($1.2M), $130,000 for Industrial Management.
Strong, S., Callahan, R., SMC Electric, (2003) Pneumatic Trainer Control System, In-Kind, $3,000.
Strong, S., Callahan, R., Durham Co., (2003) CIM Control Boxes, In-Kind, $1,800.
Strong, S., Amos, S., Callahan, R., (2003) Computer Integrated Manufacturing Outreach Laboratory, NSF-CCLI, $200,000.
Strong, S., Volentine, D., Associated General Contractors (AGC), (2003) Service Grant, $1,300.
Strong, S., (2002), Inclusion of Destructive Concrete Testing Methods in the Construction Management curriculum, Faculty Research Grant, Southwest Missouri State, $6,500
Strong, S., Callahan, R., Brown & Sharpe, (2002), Education Grant Program, $35,000
Callahan, R., Strong, S., EFCO, (2002), Storefront, In-Kind, $6,500
Strong, S., Barr-Thorpe Electric, (2002), Electric Motors, In-Kind, $1,079
Strong, S., Meeks Lumber, (2002), Building Materials, In-Kind, $900
Strong, S., Volentine, D., Associated General Contractors (AGC), (2002) Service Grant, $2352
Strong, S., Ozarks Structures, (2002), Building Materials, In-Kind, $600
Strong, S., DOING Steel (2002), AISC Steel Teaching Sculpture, In-Kind, $3,500
Strong, S., WattMaster Control Systems (2001), HVAC Control Software, In-Kind, $8,200
Strong, S., CFM Distributors Inc., HVAC Equipment (2001), In-Kind, $1,200
Strong,S., (2001) Thermal Control Simulator, Missouri State Funding for Results, $3800
Strong, S., (2001) John Henry Foster Company, For the Discovery Center of Springfield, In-Kind, $2,100.
Strong, S., (2001) Logic Control Systems, For the Discovery Center of Springfield, In-Kind, $1,000.
Strong, S., (1999), The development of a curriculum to improve spatial visualization ability and industry connections using photo realistic three-dimensional modeling practices, Faculty Research Grant, Southwest Missouri State, $5,350.
Courses Taught
IDM 110 Engineering Graphics
IDM 311 Constraint Based Solid Modeling
IDM 321 Mechanical Systems for Buildings
IDM 322 Electrical Systems for Buildings
IDM 380 Fluid Power
IDM 418 Computer Aided Design
IDM 419 Advanced Computer Aided Design
IDM 437 Industrial Electronics
IDM 494 Senior Internship
IDM 499 Senior Project
IDM 453 Industrial Management Accounting and Project Control
IDM 510 Product Design and Development
IDM 535 Managing Engineering and Technology
IDM 545 Project Control Systems
IDM 551 Cost Analysis for Industrial Management
IDM 650 Advanced Project Management
Professional Memberships
Epsilon Phi Tau
National Association of Industrial Technology
American Society for Engineering Education
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Other Activities and Awards
2005 ACCE Visiting Team Member
2005 NAIT Student Division-President
2003 NAIT Student Division- President Elect
2003 Missouri State Excellence in Community Service Award
2003 COBA Excellence in Teaching Award
Springfield Chapter Habitat for Humanity, Construction Committee- Chair,
Board of Directors
Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Journal, Reviewer
Missouri State Habitat for Humanity, Chapter Advisor
AGC Construction Club of Missouri State, Past Chapter Advisor
Beta Zeta Chapter- Epsilon Pi Tau, Trustee
2002 COBA Excellence in Service Award