My teaching philosophy emphasizes project-based learning that has real-world relevance and builds a portfolio. I strive to:
- center student-directed learning,
- have public-facing outputs, and
- encourage students to engage with the world beyond the classroom.
Courses Taught
EMGT 4330/PSYCH 4710: HUMAN FACTORS
Why do some technologies seem frustrating, awkward, or uncomfortable while others seem to just make sense? Can we predict these outcomes? How do some technologies keep us safe and put us at risk at the same time? What is human error and how can it be avoided? When is user error really a design flaw?… These are some of the questions and topics we will discuss as you are introduced to the study of human factors. This field examines how human limitations and capabilities affect interactions with technologies, with particular emphasis on applying this knowledge to improve design.
- Semester taught: F22, SP23, F23, SP24
- Received industry funding from Briggs & Stratton for ergonomics assessment project (including data collection fieldtrip)
- 2022. Economic Development Administration and Briggs & Stratton (50% cost share) as part of University of Missouri’s Partnership to Enhance Innovation, Resilience and Agility in Missouri’s Manufacturers, Ergonomics Assessment for Briggs and Stratton, Canfield (PI), Total Award: $10,000
EMGT 5513: ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT ENGINEERING
As the grid becomes more distributed, future professionals will need to understand the technical, organizational, and human factors affecting system performance. After taking this course, students will be able to anticipate the implications of new technologies on markets and regulations as well as the limitations of technologies when interfacing with humans. Check out our YouTube Channel.
- Semester taught: F20, F21, SP23, SP24
- Partnered with Missouri Energy Initiative and MOST Policy Initiative to write public-facing papers and create videos on recent energy system issues
- Community Science Note – Recycling Solar Panels (2023)
- Medium Article – Student Science Notes: A Course Project Focused on the Big Picture (2023)
EMGT 6413: ADVANCED ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
Formulating and solving open-ended problems in R using appropriate techniques from statistical modeling and simulation. A study of the current literature in management science will also be conducted. Check out our YouTube Channel.
- Semester taught: SP19, SP20, SP21, SP22
- Conference paper derived from course project received ASEM Merritt Williamson Best Conference Paper Award
- Davis, A., Long, S., & Canfield, C. (2022). Key Factors for Energy Portfolio Transitions in Island Nations. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Management.