Rod Thompson joined the UW/CC Center in 2003, where he prepares individuals for a career in technical education. His research interests include worker shortages connected to declining technical high school programs, and technical student organizations and the increased academic achievement of student participants. Thompson is an active faculty adviser for the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (TECA), and assists in the annual Skills USA activities for local middle schools.

Courses Teaching: Construction Technology (EDSE 3610); Energy and Power Technology (EDSE 3040); Communication Technology (EDSE 3050); Secondary Industrial Technology Education Methods I (EDSE 3277); Facilities and Advisory Management (EDSE 3020); Specific Pedagogy in Industrial Technology Education (EDSE 4277); Contemporary Philosophies in Industrial Education (EDSE 3010); Residency in Teaching (EDSE 4500)

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