i iv About the Authors Tim Ross is a Professor and Chair of Applied Engineering and Technology at East- ern Kentucky University, where he has taught for 18 years. He earned his doctorate in Vocational and Industrial Education from the University of Kentucky, a master of science in Industrial Professional Technology (Manufacturing Concentration) from Indiana State University, and a bachelor of science in Industrial Technology (Computer Integrated Manufacturing) from Western Kentucky University. In addition to his time at Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Ross has also had seven years of teaching experience in secondary and postsecondary systems. Tim currently teaches courses with a focus on automation, industrial applications, and career and technical education. He is also involved in conducting industry training in automation and fluid power. Dr. Ross has fl participated in the Association for Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) International Technology and Engineering Educator Association (ITEEA) and Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education. Stephen W. (Steve) Fardo is Foundation Professor Emeritus of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University. He earned his doctorate in Technical Education Leadership (EPDA Fellow) from the University of Kentucky, a master of science in Industrial Technology, and a bachelor of science in Industrial Education (Electronics) from Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Fardo currently serves as a consultant/advisor for technical teachers and school systems through the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky and the Office of Career and Technical Education in fi the state of Kentucky. He previously taught and advised for 35 years at Eastern Kentucky in the Electronics and Career and Technical Education programs, teaching over 25 different courses. Dr. Fardo also served with the US Army Corps of Engineers (Reserve) for 28 years in various Training and Evaluation Command positions and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Fardo has participated in the International Technology and Engineering Education Association (ITEEA) Association for Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Mississippi Valley Technical Teacher Education Conference and Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education. He coauthored (with Dale R. Patrick) over 25 textbook and laboratory manual titles for several publishers during the evolution of postsecondary electronics programs in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. He has been honored to receive several recognitions, including EKU Foundation Professorship, b Kentucky Career and Technical Education Service Award, and Pendleton County High School (Kentucky) Wall of Fame. Michael F. Walach is an Assistant Professor of Career and Technical Education at Eastern Kentucky University. He earned his doctorate in education from the University of Rhode Island, a master of arts in teaching from Sacred Heart University, a bachelor of science in technology education from Rhode Island College, and an associate of sci- ence in electronics from the Community College of Rhode Island. Dr. Walach currently teaches courses in the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Kentucky University and previously taught for 14 years in the public school system as an Engineering and Technology teacher. Dr. Walach also worked in the industrial x-ray industry for four years as a fi eld service technician and applications engineer. He fi is the president of the Kentucky Technology and Engineering Education Association and Kentucky state representative for the International Technology and Engineering Educator Association (ITEEA). Dr. Walach presents annually at national and state con- ferences on engineering and technology topics, and has published work in the Journal of Technology Education. Dr. Walach was the 2013 ITEEA Rhode Island technology teacher of the year and the 2013 ITEEA distinguished program award recipient.