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Maurice G. Thomas


Academic Rank:

Professor

Education:

Utah State University Industrial and Technical Education, BS 1962
Utah State University  Industrial and Technical Education,  MS 1965
Texas A&M University Industrial Education  EdD 1968
Arizona State University Industrial Design Post Doctorate 1976

Service at Utah State University

2005 – Present: Utah State University, Associate Dean, College of Engineering.
1982 – 2005: Utah State University, Department of Engineering and Technology Education, Professor and Department Head.

Other Related Experience:

1980-1982 Colorado State University, National Center for Automotive Emissions Control and Safety, Director. .
1968-1982 Colorado State University, Department of Industrial Science, Professor.
1962 to 1965 Calgary School Board, Industrial Arts teacher.

Technical Expertise

Engineering and Technology Education

Courses Taught:

  • ETE 1000 Orientation to Engineering and Technology Education
  • ETE 1020 Energy/Power/Transportation Technology
  • ETE 4400 Methods of Teaching
  • ETE 6450 Administration and Organization
  • ETE 7600 Academic Issues and Politics in Higher Education

Principle Publications:

  • Thomas, M.G. (2000) Research Report on Environmental Studies: Huntsman Environmental Research Center, Huntsman Corporation.
  • Thomas, M.G. (1998) Instructional Training in Thailand-Training Plan Department of Skills Development, Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
  • Thomas, M.G., Kim Y. (1995) Technical Training in Bangladesh. Technical Assistance Evaluation Report Asian Development Bank.
  • Thomas, M.G. (1995) Applied Technology Education Resource Center, Final Report. Utah State Office of Applied Technology Education.

Research Centers:

  • Co-PI, National Center for Engineering and Technology Education. National Science Foundation; Center for Learning and Teaching. (2004- 2009) $10M.
  • Director of the Huntsman Environmental Research Center since 1988. The Center has built teams of scientists, technologists and engineers that conducted numerous research studies on environmental challenges including: the sortation, densification and reprocessing or polystyrene plastics; mitigation of MTBE (methyltertiarybutylether) a fuel additive; the degradation of petroleum aromatics; and the measuring toxicity of biodegraded products.
  • Director of Career and Technical Education programs for Utah State University since 1984; coordinated the associate degree programs at the university and linkages with other institutions and industries in Utah. Managed all federal and state ATE funds generated by the institution.

Scientific and Professional Societies:

  • Member - International Technology Education Association
  • Member - Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Association
  • Member – University Aviation Association