Prior to completing a doctorate degree in 2008 from University of Minnesota, David taught middle and high school level technology education classes for ten years. His research interests include topics regarding pedagogical practices, student learning, and their meaningful interaction in sTEm disciplines. Specifically, the role of emotion, controversial subject matter, competitive events involving technology and engineering aptitude, and the role of reflection in the engineering process are of particular interest, especially related to sTEm pursuits. Laura J. Hummell, Ed.D.