Dobry‘s mission has been to teach the next generation of young engineers to handle the challenges—both grand and small—that engineers are called on to do on a daily basis. He enhances student learning in electrical engineering by using web-based delivery, collaborative learning, real world examples, project-based learning and peer mentoring. A colleague noted, "Tep‘s personal commitment to student success is what drives him, and what inspires and motivates his students and peers."