During his time at FIU, Dr. Brewe has been instrumental in implementing and researching implications of Modeling Instruction in university physics. His research has included quantitative investigation into student learning, attitude and success and has recently included Social Network Analyses of student participation. His career includes a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction – Physics at Arizona State University and five years as Assistant Professor of Physics at Hawaii Pacific University. Currently, Dr. Brewe advises several graduate students and works with the FIU Physics Education Research Group. At home, Eric is married to Crystal Brewe, they have two children, Matilda and Everly, and Eric is a runner and cook.