My field of expertise is American, French, and German literatures. My main focus is 19th century and early 20th century American novel. I am researching transatlantic American women writers who have chosen France as their home: 'Edith Wharton in Europe' is an ongoing project. I recently added Elizabeth Barrett Browning as an English writer in Italy. ---Further, the visual arts and architecture play a large role in my research, esp. Renaissance (Florentine) architecture. My research relates to engineering education and informs mainly my pedagogy.
Teaching
courses taught
COEN 1830 - Special Topics
Primary Instructor
-
Fall 2024
Explores topics of interest in engineering. Content varies by instructor and semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
COEN 4000 - Global Intensive Studies
Primary Instructor
-
Spring 2023
Provides a hands-on exploration of a particular engineering/applied science subject area in an overseas setting. Serves as a complement to an existing engineering or applied science course taught at CU. Topic areas will vary. Same as COEN 5000.
ENES 1010 - Humanity in a Technological Age
Primary Instructor
-
Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Fall 2022
This seminar considers what it means to be human in an increasingly technological age. Designed for engineering students, it also looks at the role of technology designers and creators in shaping the human environment. Students focus on sharpening their written and oral communication skills through a series of iterative assignments and projects. Fulfills College of Engineering writing requirement for first-year students only.
ENES 2360 - Gaining a Global State of Mind for Effective Engineering Practice
Primary Instructor
-
Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Ranges across cultures and centuries to reveal many dimensions of globalization; shows how cultural awareness enhances effectiveness in the increasingly global profession of engineering. This highly interactive course uses history, philosophy, geography, religion, economics, the arts, etc., to illustrate the complexity of global engineering�s cultural context. Concurrently, it encourages new insights into culture and identity, both at home and abroad. Recommended restriction: restricted to students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Formerly HUEN 2360. Degree credit not granted for this course and ENES 3360.
ENES 3100 - Ethical Awareness for Engineers
Primary Instructor
-
Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Fall 2023 / Fall 2024
This seminar introduces engineering students to a variety of essential texts and works drawn from literature, history, philosophy, and the arts. Through class discussions and a variety of writing assignments, students reflect on their personal values, goals, commitments, and responsibilities, and how these align with the ethical challenges of engineering. Fulfills the College of Engineering and Applied Science writing requirement.
ENES 3360 - Gaining a Global State of Mind for Effective Engineering Practice
Primary Instructor
-
Spring 2023 / Spring 2024
Ranges across cultures and centuries to reveal many dimensions of globalization; shows how cultural awareness enhances effectiveness in the increasingly global profession of engineering. This highly interactive course uses history, philosophy, geography, religion, economics, the arts, etc., to illustrate the complexity global engineering�s cultural context. Concurrently, it encourages new insights into culture and identity, both at home and abroad. Formerly HUEN 3360. Degree credit not granted for this course and ENES 2360.
ENES 3844 - Special Topics Global Intensive
Primary Instructor
-
Spring 2024
Explores different important themes in the humanities and includes a Global component; check with department for specific semester topics. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Degree credit not granted for this course and COEN 4000 or COEN 5000.
FYSM 1000 - First Year Seminar
Primary Instructor
-
Fall 2018 / Fall 2020
Provide first year students with an immersive experience in an interdisciplinary topic that addresses current issues including social, technical and global topics. Taught by faculty from across campus, the course provides students with an opportunity to interact in small classes, have project based learning experiences and gain valuable communication skills. Seminar style classes focused on discussion and projects.
FYSM 1200 - First Year Seminar Global Experience
Primary Instructor
-
Fall 2019
Offers a first year seminar experience with an international education component. This course consists of a first year seminar taught during the semester, plus a mandatory 1-week trip abroad. Seminar topics and international destinations vary for different sections of this course and not all topics are offered every semester. Additional fees may be required for participation in ths course. Please consult the First Year Seminar Program and International Education for information on topics, destinations, requirements, schedules, fees and other details.
HUEN 3750 - Xi'an, China: Self-Awareness and Images of the Other
Primary Instructor
-
Summer 2019
Explores Chinese culture abroad, focusing on ideas of self and other within special historical, social, political, and economical circumstances. Chinese and American concepts of self and society, and of individual, collective, and national identities will be analyzed. Held on the campus of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China. Recommended prerequisite: completion of lower-division Humanities course. Formerly HUEN 3750.
