Byron McKay

Responsibilities 

• Teaches courses in the Technology & Engineering Education program 
• Advises Technology & Engineering Education Majors 
• Advises the student group Technology & Engineering Education Collegiate Association
• Manages the Technology & Engineering Education Laboratory
• Advises the Kansas Technology Student Association

Education 

• B.S.Ed, Pittsburg State University 
• M.S., Pittsburg State University 
• Ed.D., University of Arkansas

Courses Taught 

• GT191 - Foundations of Technology & Engineering
• GT300 - Engineering Design & Problem Solving
• GT320 - Communication Systems in Technology
• GT350 - Technology & Civilization
• GT360 - Computer-Aided Drafting for Automated Manufacturing
• GT380 - Manufacturing Enterprise
• GT390 - Fundamentals of Robotics and Coding
• TE479 - Effective Teaching Strategies for the Middle & High School Laboratory
• TE579 - Supervised Student Teaching and Follow-Up
• TE679 - Senior Assessment in Technology & Engineering Education
• TWL294 - Technology Laboratory Internship
• GRT799 - Professional Development for Technologists

Current Research Interests 

• Early field experiences for preservice teachers
• Student retention
• Teacher recruitment