Greg Strimel

Interim Department Head of Technology Leadership and Innovation and Associate Professor

Contact Info

765-494-7989

Yong 349

West Lafayette

Greg J. Strimel, Ph.D., is an educator and researcher driven by a passion for creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that empower all students to think, act, and learn like innovators, designers, leaders, and engineers. He serves as an associate professor and interim department head in the Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation at �鶹��Ʒ, where he coordinates the Design & Innovation Minor, prepares future K–12 Engineering Technology Teachers, and supports the graduate student program in . Dr. Strimel also serves as the Deputy Director for the . Dr. Strimel has been recognized with the Distinguished Technology & Engineering Educator designation from the International Technology & Engineering Educators Association, Purdue’s Student Organization Adviser of the Year Award&�Բ��;(2020),&�Բ��;�ʳܰ��ܱ�’s (2021), and Purdue's (2023).

Research Interests

Design Cognition & Assessment
P-12 Engineering Education
Educational Change
STEM Career Perceptions

Education History

2014 Ph.D. Occupational & Technical Studies (Engineering & Technology Education), Old Dominion University

2010 M.Ed. Technology Education, California University of Pennsylvania

2008 B.S. Technology Education, California University of Pennsylvania

Honors and Awards

Selected Funded Grants

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Track 3 Project: Microelectronics Master Teacher Fellowship Program, National Science Foundation. Oct 2025 - Sep 2030

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Scaling Our Undergraduate Real-world Convergence Education, National Science Foundation. Oct 2025 - Sep 2029

Strimel, G. J. (Co-PI). SCALE K-12 Silicon Crossroads ME Commons, Applied Research Institute. Dec 2023 - Dec 2025

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Rural STEM Learning Design: Integrating Engineering, Computational Thinking, and Data Literacy, Niswonger Foundation. Dec 2023 - Dec 2024

Strimel, G. J. (Co-PI). Patient Safety Tech - Design & Innovation Challenge, Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative. Dec 2023 - Jul 2024

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Design & Innovation Stage 1: Nudge, VentureWell. Dec 2023 - Jul 2024

Strimel, G. J. (Co-PI). Design & Innovation Studios, Toyota Motor North America. May 2022 - April 2023

Strimel, G. J. (PI). AM Therapeutics: Innovation Team Stage 1, VentureWell. July 2022 - March 2023

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Empowering the E in STEM, Niswonger Foundation. January 2022 - December 2022

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Mission, Meaning, Making: Transforming Undergraduate Learning for Pursuing Innovation in a Changing World, National Science Foundation. January 2021 - December 2023

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Rural Tennessee STEM Learning Design, Niswonger Foundation. August 2021 - December 2021

Strimel, G. J. (PI). PPHS Learning Innovation Initiative, Donation. August 2020 – August 2023

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Seal-y Spoon Level 2 Entrepreneurial Team, VentureWell. December 2020 – June 2022

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Seal-y Spoon Level 1 Entrepreneurial Team, VentureWell. July 2020 – March 2021

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Workforce of the Future: Competencies & Data Visualization, Ford Motor Company. July 2020 - December 2022

Strimel, G. J. (Co-PI). IACMI and Purdue IN-MaC Composites Workshop and Curriculum, Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing. September 2020 - August 2022.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Advancing the Next Generation for Manufacturing Competitiveness: A Regional Talent Pipeline Ecosystem, Tecumseh Area Partnership. June 2019 - June 2021

Strimel, G. J. (Co-PI). IN-MaC Design & Innovation Studio and Educational Testbed, SDI Innovations. November 2019 - June 2020

Strimel, G. J. (PI). STEM Advanced Manufacturing Curriculum Development, SDI Innovations. February 1, 2018 - June 31, 2019

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Improving Regional Manufacturing Ecosystems (IRME) Project: A Purdue Engineering/Technology Teacher Education Undergraduate Research Initiative, Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center February 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Design & Innovation Polytechnic Curriculum Implementation, VentureWell. February 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Intercultural Pedagogy Grant, Purdue Center for Intercultural Learning. May 2018.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Global leadership in technology, design, and innovation. Study Abroad Intercultural Learning (SAIL) Grant, �鶹��Ʒ Office of International Programs. 10/15/2017 – 10/1/2018.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Engineering Technology Teacher Education Lab Improvement Project, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation.November 10, 2017.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Honors College Visiting Scholars Proposal, Purdue Honors College. March 2018

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Design & Innovation Polytechnic Curriculum, VentureWell. 8/1/2017 – 1/31/2018.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Design & Innovation Minor - Integrated Learning-in-Context Curriculum Sponsoring Organization: �鶹��ƷInstitute. April 11, 2017 - October 1, 2017.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Improving Regional Manufacturing Ecosystems: Engineering Technology Teacher Education Undergraduate Research Program, Indiana Next Generation Manufacturing Competitiveness Center. 6/19/2017 – 9/20/2017.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Engineering Technology Teacher Education Lab Improvement Project, Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation. November 10, 2016.

Strimel, G. J. (Co-PI). Improving student learning through formative feedback with CompareAssess technologies. Instructional Innovation Program Grant, �鶹��Ʒ Office of the Provost and Office of the Vice President of Information Technology. 1/1/2017 – 1/1/2018.

Strimel, G. J. (PI). West Virginia University ACCESS program. Community Action Grant Program, Parkersburg Area Community Foundation. 12/8/2015

Strimel, G. J. (PI). Online integrated mathematics curriculum development. West Virginia State Department of Education Grant. 7/1/2013 – 6/30/2014

Academic Honors

2025 Gerald Day Excellence in Authorship Award, International Technology & Engineering Educators Association

2024 Technical Foundation of America Outstanding Publication Award

2024 �鶹��Ʒ's Seed for Success Acorn Award

2023 �鶹��Ʒ's Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award

2022 Distinguished Technology & Engineering Educator Designation, International Technology & Engineering Educators Association

2021 �鶹��Ʒ's Exceptional Early Career Teaching Award

2021 Outstanding Advisor Award, International Technology & Engineering Educators Association

2021 Council of Technology & Engineering Teacher Education Outstanding Research Award

2020 Purdue Student Activities/Organizations Outstanding Advisor of the Year

2020 �鶹��ƷInstitute’s Outstanding Faculty in Learning Award

2020 Council of Technology & Engineering Teacher Education Silvius-Wolansky Outstanding Publication Award

2020 Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association National Outstanding Chapter Award

2019 International Technology & Engineering Educators Assoc. Leader to Watch

2018 John P. Lisack Award for Early Career Engagement Award

2018 �鶹��ƷInstitute Outstanding Faculty in Engagement Award

2018 Department of Technology Leadership & Innovation Outstanding Faculty in Engagement Award

2018 Gerhard Salinger Award for Enhancing I-STEM Education (Program Level Award; Asunda, Bartholomew, Kelley, Mentzer, & Strimel)

2015 International Technology & Engineering Educators Assoc. Emerging Leader Recognition

2014 Old Dominion University Technology Education Award for Academic Excellence

2014 Council of Technology & Engineering Teacher Education International Travel Award

2014 West Virginia University Early Career Innovator Nominee

2014 ITEEA Donald Maley Outstanding Graduate Student Citation

2013 Council of Technology & Engineering Teacher Education 21st Century Fellow

2013 Technical Foundation of America International Mentorship Awardee

2012 Technology and Engineering Educators Association of MD New Teacher Excellence Award

2012 Maryland - Governor’s Citation for Teaching Excellence

2012 ITEEA Donald Maley Technology & Engineering Teacher Excellence Scholarship Award

Military Honors

2006 California University of Pennsylvania Patriotic Service Medal

2005 Combat Infantry Badge

2005 Army Accommodation Medal

2005 Iraqi Campaign Medal

2005 Global War on Terrorism Medal

2005 Good Conduct Medal

2003 National Defense Medal

Publications and Presentations

Journal Articles

Strimel, G. J. (2025). Thoughts and encouragement for technology and engineering educators in a STEM world. Technology and Engineering Education Journal, 2(5), 4-6.
Lucas, D., Haluschak, E., McDonnell, C., Guzey, S., Strimel, G. J. Hynes, M., & Moore, T. J. (2025). Synergizing STEM and ELA: Exploring how small-group interactions shape design decisions in an engineering design-based unit. Education Sciences, 15(6), 716.
McDonnell, C. H., Adams, I. N., Hynes, M. M., Guzey, S. S., Pilotte, M. K., Strimel, G. J., Tank, K. M., & Moore, T. J. (2025). From context to connection: Client letters in STEM integration curricula. Education Sciences, 15(6), 696.
Strimel, G. J., Serban, S., Otto, J., & Krause, L. (2024) . Journal of STEM Education: Innovations & Research. 25(3), 44-54.
Thorne, S., Mentzer, N., Strimel, G. J. Bartholomew, S. R., & Ware, J. (2024). Learning by evaluating as an interview primer to informed design thinking. International Journal of Technology and Design Education.
Strimel, G. J. & Engel, M. U (2024). . Technology & Engineering Education Journal, 2(1), 15-24.
Thorne, S. G, Mentzer, N., Strimel, G. J. Bartholomew, S. R., & Ware, J. (2024). Learning by evaluating: An exploration of optimizing design-based instruction. Journal of Technology Education, 35(2), 55-80.
Wiseman, S., Grisez, H., & Strimel, G. J. (2024). I. Technology & Engineering Education Journal.
Thorne, S. G, Mentzer, N., Bartholomew, S. R., & Strimel, G. J. (2024). A systematic literature review of student evaluation of peer exemplars and implications for design, technology, and engineering learning. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. .
Walls, W. H., Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., Otto, J., & Serban, S. (2023). STEM learning labs in industry settings: A novel application in manufacturing and its influence on student career perceptions. International Journal of Design & Technology Education,
Lucas, D. & Strimel, G. J. (2023). Engineering in the wild: Using current environmental concerns to teach engineering practices. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 82(6), 21-30.
Robinson, L. G & Strimel, G. J. (2023). Designing cool cleats: Making engineering learning more authentic through mathematics. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 82(4), 21-30.
Thorne, S., Strimel, G. J., Mentzer, N., & Sears, D. (2022) The facilitator model: Investigating a novel dual credit experience for open-ended design coursework. Journal of STEM Education Research, 5(3), 479–508.
Santana, V., Galyan, K., Krebs, S., & Strimel, G. J. (2022). Engineering in action: The hydrate mate - teaching engineering practices and habits through health tech. The Elementary STEM Journal.
Singh, J., Perera, V., Magana, A. J., Newell, B., Wei-Kocsis, J., Seah, S.S, Strimel, G. J., & Xie, C. (2022). Using machine learning to predict engineering technology students’ success with computer‐aided design. Computer Applications in Engineering Education, 30(3), 852-862.
Perera, V., Strimel, G. J., & Magana, A. J. (2021). Engineering in action: Using Energy3D as a tool to empower engineering learning. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 81(2), 36-41.
Otto, J., Williams, W., Moran, S., Barrington, L. & Strimel, G. J. (2021). Engineering in Action: Being social while social distancing. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 80(8).
Fauber, D., Sasser, L., & Strimel, G. J. (2021). Engineering the insulin pump: Teaching intentional engineering concepts through socially relevant contexts. Technology and Engineering Teacher, 80(6), 30-36.
Bartholomew, S. R., Strimel, G. J., Lucietto, A. M., & Akdere, M. (2020). Reinventing high school: Understanding the challenges and successes of transforming education to meet student, society, and industry needs. Journal of Technology Studies, 46(1), 30-36. .
Strimel, G. J., Huffman, T. J., Grubbs, M. E., Kim, E. G, & Gurganus, J. (2020). Establishing a taxonomy for the coherent study of engineering in secondary schools. Journal of Pre-College Engineering Education Research, 10(1), 23-59.
Strimel, G. J., Krause, L., Bosman, L., Serban, S., & Harrell, S. (2020). The next generation for manufacturing competitiveness? Investigating the influence of industry-driven outreach on children career perceptions. Journal of STEM Education Research, 1-27.
Bosman, L., Strimel, G. J., & Krause, L. G (2020). The role of higher education in establishing career perceptions related to manufacturing: An exploratory study. Industry & Higher Education, .
Santana, V., Bartholomew, S. R., Rowe, W., Byrd, V., Strimel, G. J., & Han, K. (2020). Teaching technology & engineering concepts through socially-relevant contexts: SMART buoys: Integrating data visualization and design to reduce ocean life casualties. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 79(8), 19-23.
Bartholomew, S. R., Strimel, G. J., Santana, V., Byrd, V., Otto, J., DeRome, B., & Laureano, Z. (2020). Teaching technology & engineering concepts through socially-relevant contexts: Using data to improve precision in crop fertilization through digital agriculture. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 79(7), 32-36.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., Purzer, S., Zhang, L., & Yoshikawa, E. (2020). Informing engineering design through adaptive comparative judgment. European Journal of Engineering Education.
Madamanchi, B., Harrell, S., & Strimel, G. (2020) IN-MaC summer internship: Value and benefits of internship experiences in manufacturing across Indiana. The Indiana Manufacturer, (July/Aug/Sept), 17.
Kim, E. & Strimel, G. J. (2019) The influence of the integration of an entrepreneurial mindset through co-teaching on students’ design problem-framing. IEEE Transactions of Education, 63(2), 126-135.
Bartholomew, S. R., Moon, C.G, Yoshikawa, E., & Strimel, G. J. (2019). Kindergarten student’s approaches to resolving open-ended design tasks. Journal of Technology Education, 30(2), 90-115.
Strimel, G. J., Huffman, T., Reid, K., Reeping, D. G, Kim, E. G, Honour, S., & Glover, J. (2019) Tests of engineering aptitude, mathematics, and science (TEAMS): A premier engineering competition. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(6), 34-39.
Mentzer, N., Deck, A., Lavendar, H., Handy, D., Wellman, B., Gurganus, J., & Strimel, G. J. (2019) Cradle to cradle design thinking: The life of a trillion plastic bags. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(5), 14-19.
Bartholomew, S. R., Strimel, G. J., Zhang, L. G, & Horman, J. (2018). Examining the feasibility of adaptive comparative judgment for elementary STEM design assessment. Journal of Technology Studies.
Strimel, G. J., Kim, E. G, & Bosman, L. (2019). Informed design through the integration of entrepreneurial thinking in secondary engineering programs. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations & Research, 19(5), 42-49.
Bartholomew, S. R., Hartell, E., Yoshikawa, E., & Strimel, G. J. (2019). Identifying design values across countries through adaptive comparative judgment. International Journal of Technology & Design Education. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-019-09506-8.
Strimel, G. J., Kim, E. G, Grubbs, M. E., & Huffman, T. (2019). A meta-synthesis of primary and secondary design cognition research. International Journal of Technology & Design Education. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-019-09505-9.
Strimel, G. J., Morehouse, A. U, Bartholomew, S. R., Swift, C. U, & Woessner, J U. (2019). Integrating computational thinking through wearable technologies and programmable e-textiles. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(8).
Bartholomew, S. R., Santana, V. U, & Strimel, G. J. (2019). Teaching engineering concepts through socially relevant contexts: Serving the homeless with smart tiny homes. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(7). 24-27.
Bartholomew, S. R., Zhang, L. G, Strimel, G. J., & Garcia, E. (2019) Adaptive comparative judgment as a tool for formative assessment and learning in a graphics design course. The Design Journal. DOI: 10.1080/14606925.2018.1560876.
Bartholomew, S. R., Strimel, G. J., & Yoshikowa, E.G (2019). Using adaptive comparative judgment for student formative feedback and learning during a middle school open-ended design challenge. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 29(2), 363-385.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., Kim, E. G, & Zhang, L. G (2018). An investigation of engineering design cognition and achievement in primary school. Journal of STEM Education Research, 1(1-2), 173-201. DOI: 10.1007/s41979-018-0008-0.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., Kim, E. G, & Cantu, D. V. (2018). Examining engineering design cognition with respect to student performance. International Journal of Engineering Education, 34(6), 1910-1929.
Krause, L., Strimel, G. J., & Rispoli, J. (2018). Biomedical engineering: Inspiring all through social responsibility contexts of care. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(3), 14-19.
Hartell, E. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). What is it called and how does it work: Examining content validity and item design of teacher‑made tests. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 1-22. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-018-9463-2.
Jackson, A. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Toward a matrix of situated design cognition. Council of Technology & Engineering Teacher Education Research Monograph Series, 1, 49-65.
Grubbs, M. E., Strimel, G. J., & Huffman, T. (2018). Engineering education: A clear content base for standards. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 77(7), 32-38.
Strimel, G. J., Krause, L., Kim, E., Grubbs, M. E., & Hensel, R. (2018). An engineering journey: A high school guide toward the engineering profession. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 77(5), 1-11.
Grubbs, M. E., Strimel, G. J., & Kim, E. (2018). Examining design cognition coding schemes for P-12 engineering/technology education. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 28(4), 899-920.
Bartholomew, S. R., Strimel, G. J., & Jackson, A. (2018). A comparison of traditional and adaptive comparative judgment assessment techniques for freshman engineering design projects. International Journal of Engineering Education, 34(1), 20-33.
Bartholomew, S. R., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Factors influencing success on open-ended design problems. International Journal of Technology & Design Education, 28(3), 753-770.
Waldrop, A., Corey, C., Halfacre, M., Hummell, L., Hummell, E. U, Krantz, D., Gurganus, J., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Engineering in athletics: Teaching material selection and the applications of dynamics for designing head protection. Technology & Engineering Teacher. 78(4), 31-38.
Bosman, L. B., Chelberg, K. L., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Incorporating engineering and renewable technologies into the K-5 classroom through culturally relevant literature and design challenges. The Elementary STEM Journal, 23(2), 26-29.
Kim, E. G, Newman, C., Lastova, M., Bosman, T., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Engineering the reduction of food waste: Teaching problem framing and project management through culturally situated learning. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(3), 27-33.
Bosman, L. B., O’Brien, S., Shanta, S., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Validating the value proposition of engineering design problems through quantitative analysis. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(2), 32-37.
Huffman, T. J., Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M. E., & Gurganus, J. (2018). Engineering: A national imperative. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(1), 22.
Grubbs, M. E., Strimel, G. J., Huffman, T. J., & Gurganus, J. (2018). Excelling in engineering article series. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 78(1), 23-27.
Swift, C., Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., & Yoshikawa, E. G (2018). Cultivating a family of innovators through design thinking. Children’s Technology & Engineering, 22(4), 7–11.
Walls, W. H. U, & Strimel, G. J. (2018). A well-maintained lab is a safer lab: Strategies for involving students in laboratory maintenance. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 77(6), 16–19.
Love, T. S., & Strimel, G. J. (2017). Computer science and technology and engineering education: A content analysis of standards. Journal of Technological Studies, 42(2), 76-88.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., & Kim, E.G (2017). Engaging children in engineering design through the world of quadcopters. Children’s Technology and Engineering Journal, 21(4), 7-11.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., & Kim, E.G (2017). Engaging children in engineering design through the world of quadcopters lesson materials. Children’s Technology and Engineering Journal, 21(4).
Walls, W. H. U, & Strimel, G. J. (2017). Improving regional manufacturing ecosystems: Developing authentic, industry-driven design projects. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 77(4), 36–41.
Cool, N., Strimel, G. J., Croly, M., Grubbs, M. E. (2017). Making mason beehives: Teaching proper “making” skills through authentic engineering design contexts. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 76(8), 20–25.
Yoshikawa, E., Strimel, G. J., & Bartholomew, S. R. (2017). Designing the technological world through the natural world. Children’s Technology & Engineering Journal, 21(4), 18–22.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2017). Adaptive comparative judgment: A better way of assessment. Techniques, 92(3), 44–49.
Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M. E., & Wells, J. G. (2016). Engineering education: A clear decision. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 76(1), 19-24.
Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2016). Positioning technology and engineering education as a key force in STEM education. Journal of Technology Education, 27(2), 21-36.
Brogan, M. U & Strimel, G. J. (2016). Preservice teacher spotlight: Let’s go camping. Children’s Technology & Engineering Journal, 21(2), 28–29.
Croly, M., Cool, N., & Strimel, G. J. (2016). Exploring the connection between technology and society through GMOs. Children’s Technology & Engineering Journal, 21(2), 14-17.
Grubbs, M. E. & Strimel, G. J. (2015). Engineering design: The great integrator. Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 50(1), 77–90.
Strimel, G. (2014). Authentic education by providing a situation for student-selected problem-based learning. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 73(7), 8–18.
Strimel, G. J., Reed, P., Dooley, G., Bolling, J., Phillips, M., & Cantu, D. (2014). Integrating and monitoring informal learning in education and training. Techniques, 89(3), 48-54.
Strimel, G. J. (2014). Discover engineering week: High school design brief. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 73(5).
Strimel, G. J. (2014). Shale gas extraction: Drilling into current issues and making STEM connections. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 73(5), 16-24.
Love, T. S. & Strimel, G. J. (2013). An elementary approach to teaching wind power. Technology & Engineering Teacher, 72(4), 8–14.

Books

Strimel, G. J. & de la Paz, K. (eds.) Engineering in action through socially-relevant concepts (In Press). Reston, VA: International Technology & Engineering Educators Association
Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M. E., & Wright, R. T. (2025). Foundations of engineering and technology (8th ed.). Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M. E., & Wright, R. T. (2025). Foundations of engineering and technology: Lab Workbook (8^th Edition). Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
Strimel, G. J., Huffman, T. J., Grubbs, M., & Gurganus, J. (2020). Framework for P-12 engineering learning. Washington, DC: American Society for Engineering Education & AE3 Research Collaborative.
Wright, R. T., Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M. E. (2019). Foundations of engineering and technology (7th ed.). Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.
Wright, R. T., Bartholomew S. R., Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2019). Foundations of engineering and technology: Lab workbook. Tinley Park, IL: Goodheart-Willcox.

Book Chapters

Strimel, G. J. (2024). Perspectives on design thinking in STEM. In L. English & T. Lehmann (Eds.), Ways of Thinking in STEM-based Problem Solving. Taylor & Francis Group.
Strimel, G. J. (2023). Technology education’s place in STEM: The relationship and role of technology in STEM education using the US as a case study. In M. McLain, D. Irving-Bell, D. Wooff & D. Gill (Eds.), The Bloomsbury Handbook of Technology Education: Perspectives and Practice (173-191). Bloomsbury.
Strimel, G. J. (2019). Design cognition and student performance: Helping teachers develop research informed practice. In P. J. Williams & D. Barlex (Eds.), Explorations in Technology Education Research (173-191). Singapore: Springer Nature.
Strimel, G. (2014). Engineering by design high school curriculum. In C. Sneider, (Ed.), The Go-To-Guide for High School Engineering Curriculum. Thousands Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.

Government, university, industrial reports and standards

Grubbs, M. E., Huffman, T. J., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Engineering: A national imperative: Phase 1 establishing content and progressions of learning in engineering. International Technology & Engineering Educators Association, Reston: VA.
Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2016). The Engineering Curriculum Endorsement Matrix. Reston, VA: International Technology & Engineering Educators Association.

Conference Proceedings

Owen, S. & Strimel, G. J. (2025). Navigating the motivational rollercoaster of long-term design projects. Paper presented at the Pupils Attitudes Toward Technology International Conference.
Strimel, G. J., Lucas, D., Lee, Y., & Owen, S.(2025). Integrating Microelectronics into Technology Education: Exploring the Influence of Workforce Demands. Paper presented at the Pupils Attitudes Toward Technology International Conference.
Haluschak, E., Hynes, M., Guzey, S., Strimel, G. J. & Moore, T. J., (2025). Why is It Doing That?" Troubleshooting Microelectronics Integration in Mathematics. Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference.
Strimel, G. J., Lucas, D., Constantine, V., Lee, Y., & Moore, T. (2025). Integrating and Aligning Semiconductors Across Grades K-12. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Martinez, R., Briller, S., & Strimel, G. J. (2025). What Would It Take to Achieve Convergence Education? Insights from Transdisciplinary Education Projects. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Strimel, G. J., Lucas, D., Constantine, V., Lee, Y., & Moore, T. (2025). CHIPS, Science, & Secondary Engineering Technology Education (Resource Exchange) Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Moore, T. Douglas, K., Hynes, M., Guzey, S., Strimel, G. J., et al.. (2025). Pre-College Microelectronics Curriculum Units Developed Using an Integrated Microelectronics Framework (Resource Exchange). Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
McDonnell, C. H., Haluschak, E., Hynes, M., Guzey, S., Pillotte, M., Tank, K., Strimel, G. J., & Moore, T. (2025). Analysis of Client Letters Embedded in Pre-College STEM Integration Curriculum (Fundamental). Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Blas, V., Katz, J., Goldstein, M., Moore, T., & Strimel, G. J. (2025). Discourse of Middle School Girls in Collaborative Microelectronics Lessons. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Wiseman, S., Lucas, D., Constantine, V., Strimel, G. J., & Moore, T. (2024). Milling circuit pathways: Enhancing students’ competencies and experience with microelectronics Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Moore, T. Douglas, K., Hynes, M., Guzey, S. Strimel, G. J. et al. (2024). Integrating engineering design and microelectronics in a range of pre-college courses. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Lucas, D., Santana, V. & Strimel, G. J. (2023). Reinventing secondary school: An investigation of a polytechnic school model focused on industry and community-driven design projects. Paper presented at the International Pupils Attitudes Toward Technology Conference.
Strimel, G. J., Briller, S., Pruim, D., Lucas, D., Kelley, T. R., Sohn, J.J., & Martinez, R. (2023). Moving toward transdisciplinary learning around topics of convergence: Is it really possible in higher education today?. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Krause, L. & Strimel, G. J. (2023). Literature exploration of graduate student well-being as related to advising. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Thorne, S. & Strimel, G. J. (2023). Democratizing the practices of design and innovation through transdisciplinary coursework. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Strimel, G. J. & Sabarre, A. (2023). High school engineering performance matrices: Where did they come from and how can they be used?. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Thorne, S., Strimel, G. J., Mentzer, N., & Sears, D. (2022). Credit that Counts: The Facilitator Model for Dual-Credit First Year Design (WIP). Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Santana, V., Strimel, G. J. (2022). Reinventing High School and It’s Influence on Students as they Enter College “Work in Progress”. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Strimel, G. J., Briller, S., Pruim, D., Kelley, T. R., and Kim, T.J. (2022). Understanding institutional barriers toward transforming undergraduate learning in the pursuit of innovation. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Otto, J., Strimel, G. J., Briller, S. & Kelley, T. (2022). A collaborative model of teaching and learning for undergraduate innovation education. Paper presented at the 2022 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Strimel, G. J. & Kelley, T. R. (2021). Update on: Undergraduate design & innovation curriculum to reach new audiences. Paper presented at the 107th Mississippi Valley Technology Education Conference, Nashville, TN.
Strimel, G. J. (2021). A P-12 engineering learning framework: Expectations and resources toward achieving engineering literacy for all. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Otto, J. & Strimel, G. J. (2021). Transforming undergraduate learning for pursuing innovation: Transdisciplinary coursework and its influence on entrepreneurial thinking. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Krause, L. & Strimel, G. J. (2021). Graduate student experiences as told through instagram posts. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Walls, W. H. & Strimel, G. J. (2021). Industry-based STEM lab implementation (work in progress). Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Strimel, G. J., Grubbs, M., Huffman, T., Gurganus, J. & Sabarre, A. (2021). Cultivating engineering literacy for all students: An introduction to the framework for P-12 engineering learning. Paper presented at the 38th Pupils’ Attitudes Toward Technology Conference.
Thorne, S., Mentzer, N., Strimel, G. J., & Sears, D. (2021). Challenging the dual credit status quo. Paper presented at the Annual Graduate Student Educational Research Symposium.
Thorne, S., Mentzer, N., Strimel, G. J., & Sears, D. (2021). The facilitator model for dual credit. Paper presented at the 6th Annual Indiana STEM Education Conference
Huffman, T., Strimel, G. J., & Parry, E. (2021). Revolutionizing engineering for P-12 schools. Paper presented at the 9th IEEE Integrated STEM Education Conference.
Enebechi, C. N., Sydney, S., Krause, L. & Strimel, G. J. (2020). Relationship Between Students’ Demographics and Manufacturing Career Perceptions. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Strimel, G. J., Krause, L. G, & Serban, S. U (2020). Children’s perceptions of manufacturing careers: Examining the influence of industry-public education initiatives. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference.
Krause, L. & Strimel, G. J. (2019). The next generation for manufacturing competitiveness?: Children’s perceptions as shown through drawings. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Jackson, A., Mentzer, N., Godwin, A., Bartholomew, S. R., & Strimel, G. J. (2019). Examining beginning designers’ design self-regulation through linkography. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Tampa, FL.
Bosman, L. B. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Examining Pre-Service Engineering and Technology Teacher Perceptions of Manufacturing, World Engineering Forum and Global Engineering Deans Council.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). To what extent do the assessment practices, outcomes, and trends of students, instructors, and industry professionals align? Paper presented at the 105th Mississippi Valley Technology Teacher Education Conference, Nashville, TN.
Hartell, E., Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R. & Yoshikawa, E. (2018) Adaptive comparative judgment in open-ended design scenarios. Paper presented at the 44th International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Annual Conference on Assessment & Big Data, Oxford University, UK
Bartholomew, S. R., Yoshikawa, E., & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Perceptions and reality: Analyzing student experiences in ranking self and peer work through adaptive comparative judgment. Paper presented at the 2018 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Atholone, Ireland.
Bartholomew, S. R., Yoshikawa, E., Hartell, E. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Design values, preferences, similarities, and differences across three countries. Paper presented at the 2018 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Atholone, Ireland.
Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E., Huffman, T. J., & Bartholomew, S. R. (2018). Establishing progressions of learning in engineering for high school students. Paper presented at the 2018 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Atholone, Ireland.
Gupta, S. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Effect of entrepreneurial mindset on funding opportunities for fundamental research. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Formative feedback for improved student performance through adaptive comparative judgment. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Differences in student, instructor, and professional perceptions of industry readiness. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Huffman, T. J., Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2018). Determining the engineering knowledge dimension: What all high school students should know to be engineering literate. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Kim, E. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Influence of an entrepreneurial mindset on P-12 students’ problem framing (work-in-progress). Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Sung, E., Bartholomew, S. R. & Strimel, G. J. (2018). Learning advanced mathematics through engineering design (Resource Exchange). Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Salt Lake City, UT.
Strimel, G. J., Huffman, T. J. & Grubbs, M. E. (2017). Why the profession (technology education) should consider transitioning more fully to an engineering education model. Paper presented at the 104th Mississippi Valley Technology Education Conference, St Louis, MO.
Strimel, G. J. & Kelley, T. R. (2017). Establishing core undergraduate design & innovation Curriculum: Reaching new audiences. Paper presented at the 104th Mississippi Valley Technology Education Conference, St Louis, MO.
Hartell, E., Strimel, G. J., & Bartholomew, S. R. (2017). Comparing teacher assessment practices of an engineering design challenge across countries. Association for Educational Assessment- Europe.
Strimel, G. J., & Grubbs, M. E. (2017). A critical examination of engineering design processes and procedures. Paper presented at the 2017 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Bartholomew, S. R., Hartell, E. E., & Strimel, G. J. (2017). ACJ: A tool for international assessment collaboration. Paper presented at the 2017 Pupils Attitudes Towards Technology Conference, Philadelphia, PA.
Strimel, G. J., Bartholomew, S. R., Jackson, A., & Grubbs, M. E. (2017). Evaluating freshman engineering design projects using adaptive comparative judgment. Paper presented at the American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, Columbus, OH.
Strimel, G. J., Kim, E., Cantu, D., & Grubbs, M. E. (2017). Examining design cognition of secondary and post-secondary engineering students. Paper presented at the 2017 International Technology & Engineering Educators Association Annual Conference, Dallas, TX.
Grubbs, M. & Strimel, G. J. (2016). Cognitive Research: Transferring Theories and Findings to K-12 Engineering Educational Practice. 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. American Society of Engineering Education.
Strimel, G. J. (2015). Cognitive processes as indicators for student aptitude in engineering design. Plurality and complementarity of approaches in design and technology education (pp. 380–389).
Strimel, G. (2013). Engineering by design: Preparing STEM teachers for the 21st century. In J. Williams (Ed.), Technology education: A play on sustainability. New Zealand: Canterbury University.
Strimel, G. (2012). Engineering by Design™: Preparing Students For the 21 st Century. PATT 26 Conference; Technology Education in the 21st Century; Stockholm; Sweden; 26-30 June; 2012 (073rd ed., pp. 434–443).