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RECENT SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING AND LEARNING (2019-present)
- CW Patrick Jr, M McShane, Development of a π-shaped undergraduate curriculum using a curriculum continuity checkup process coupled with an iterative application of Kotter’s change model, IEEE Frontiers in Education, College Station, TX, 10/2023.
- CW Patrick Jr, Professional development through high-impact experiences, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 6/2023.
- CW Patrick Jr, Education Showcase – Quick-fire Deep Dive, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 6/2023
- CW Patrick Jr, M McDougall, M McShane, Mentoring junior faculty to impact student learning using constructivism and connectivism learning theories, Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, Texas A&M University, 5/2023.
- CW Patrick Jr, Z Bujnoch, T Carrell, M Graul, A Hedman, J Hanks, J Horn, CW Peak, J Reynolds, Peer-to-peer learning integrated with problem-based learning remains critically vital for workforce development, Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, Texas A&M University, 5/2023.
- CW Patrick Jr, Guiding a comprehensive curriculum redesign: An iterative application of Kotter’s change model, American Society for Engineering Education – Gulf Southwestern Region Annual Meeting, Denton, TX, 3/2023.
- CW Patrick Jr, D Alge, I Adjei, R Avazmohammadi, J Clough, E Hoy, H Koydemir, M McDougall, M McShane, C Peak, A Walsh. Guiding a curriculum redesign using a teleological approach: application of Kotter’s change model, Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 10/2022.
- CW Patrick Jr, Impact of immersing students in biomolecular engineering through visual-based and inquiry-based learning, Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX, 10/2022.
- CW Patrick Jr. Implementation of a cloud-based electronic laboratory notebook to foster professional engineering workforce skills, Biomedical Engineering Education, 2:305–317, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-022-00076-1.
- CW Patrick Jr. Reflection assignments as part of the engineering education toolkit to connect thinking and doing, Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, Texas A&M University, 5/2022. Watch video
- CW Patrick Jr. Socratic seminars foster relationships required for learning, Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, Texas A&M University, 5/2022. Watch video
- C Patrick Jr, J Machek, R Avazmohammadi, D Alge, C Peak, M McShane. Process for faculty-driven, data-informed curriculum continuity review in biomedical engineering. Biomedical Engineering Education, 2:265-280, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/s43683-021-00063-y.
- CW Patrick Jr, J Machek, R Avazmohammadi, D Alge, C Peak, M McShane. A process for conducting a curriculum continuity review of undergraduate programs. Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida, 10/2021.
- Hammond, S Thomas, CW Patrick Jr, P Wade, D Jaison, J Moore, L White, R Brooks, S Ray, K Rambo-Hernandez, K Watson. Creating a supportive space for teaching-focused faculty to write about their teaching. Paper presented at 2021 First-Year Engineering Experience, Virtual, 2021, https://peer.asee.org/38376
- T Hammond, J Richards, CW Patrick Jr, L White, S Ray, S Thomas, R Lightfoot, K Watson, R Brooks, D Jaison. Advancing engineering education: A teaching focused plan for an inclusive classroom. Paper presented at 2021 First-Year Engineering Experience, Virtual, 2021. https://strategy.asee.org/38365.
- T Hammond, R Brooks, S Thomas, CW Peak, P Wade, CW Patrick Jr, S Ray, P Taele. A virtual community of practice for enhanced teaching and convergence to strengthen student learning, engagement, and inclusion. 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), pp. 1-8, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637477.
- CW Patrick Jr. Conversion of a biotransport course from face-to-face to online, Paper presented at 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference, Virtual, 2021, https://peer.asee.org/38074.
- T Hammond, R Brooks, S Thomas, C Peak, CW Patrick Jr, P Wade. A virtual community of practice to enhance teaching to strengthen student learning, Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, Texas A&M University, 4/2021.
- CW Patrick Jr. Enhancing collaborative student engagement and professional workforce preparation with electronic laboratory notebooks, Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, Texas A&M University, 4/2021. Watch video
- CW Patrick Jr. Implementing a collaborative problem-solving studio in a remote or hybrid modality, Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, Texas A&M University, 4/2021. Watch video
- CW Patrick Jr. The 21st century Socrates: Implementing an inquiry-based Socratic seminar in a remote or hybrid modality, Transformational Teaching & Learning Conference, Texas A&M University, 4/2021. Watch video
- CW Patrick Jr. Conversion of collaborative problem-based learning activities from face-to-face to online, Paper presented at ASEE 2021 Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference, Waco, Texas, 2021, https://peer.asee.org/36415.
- CW Patrick Jr. Biomedical engineering students are immersed in imagination, Institute for Engineering Education & Innovation Newsletter, 10/2020. Read intro and watch video
- CW Patrick Jr. Immersing students in biomolecular engineering through visual-based and inquiry-based learning, Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, virtual, 10/2020.
- CW Patrick Jr. Implementation and use of an electronic lab notebook in a biomedical engineering teaching laboratory, Biomedical Engineering Society Annual Meeting, virtual, 10/2020.
- A Wright, X Wu, C Frye, A Mathur, CW Patrick Jr. A ten-year assessment: Biomedical engineering summer research internships within a comprehensive cancer care center. Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education 8:28-39, 2008, https://www.learntechlib.org/p/173701/
RESEARCH HIATUS SERVING IN EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP (2006-2019)
Temporary break in research to serve in higher education leadership positions: department chair (biomedical engineering), director of operations, and vice president.
FORMER RESEARCH
(1996-2008)
Development of tissue-engineered adipose tissue for soft tissue augmentation and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction; bioactive nerve conduits for peripheral nerve repair; bioactive materials for mandible reconstruction; tissue-engineered cartilage for trachea repair; angiogenesis in tissue-engineered constructs, including micro- and nano-textured biomaterials, microfluidics, delivery of bioactive factors, and mathematical modeling of revascularization; and development and validation of small and large animal models for tissue engineering.
Funding agencies: NIH, NSF, NASA, DAD, State of Texas, industry partners, and private foundations.
(1994-1996)
Tissue engineering of peripheral nerves; dynamics of cancer cell adhesion.
Funding agencies: NIH and private foundations.
(1990-1994)
Bioengineering applied to vascular biology; dynamics of cancer metastasis.
Funding agencies: NIH and private foundations.