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This summer we are highlighting faculty members in The Citadel Department of Mechanical Engineering. Our next faculty highlight is on Dr. James Righter. Faculty Profile for Dr. James Righter Question: Where are you from?  Answer: Upper East Tennessee Question: What is your educational background? Answer: US Naval Academy-Bachelor’s, Marine Corps University-Master’s, Clemson University-PhD Question: What is your area of research and what led you to it? Answer: My area of research is design and manufacturing with a focus on design teams and human interaction. My previous career in logistics influenced my interests in design teams. Question: What are your favorite classes to teach? Answer: Any design classes: Machine design, senior design... But they’re all fun to teach. Question: What would you be doing if you weren’t an academic? Answer: My first career was the Marine Corps; I think maybe I would be working in a government lab or in the defense industry. Question: What is something you like to do outside of your academic work? Answer: I enjoy running and spending time with family. Question: What’s your favorite book, movie, or piece of art? Answer: Movie: Chariots of Fire, Musician: Johnny Cash #TheCitadel #MechanicalEngineering #FacultyProfile

For those who have servicemembers in college who are interested in STEM, emerging tech, or just broadening their horizons, this is a great initiative! The essay contest has a cash prize (always helpful) and is open to high school or college students. Beyond the contest, there are some fantastic videos which help break down various STEM topics. #defense #navy #Marines #usn #usmc #writing #defensetech #emergingtech

Good afternoon LinkedIn, I'm excited to announce the starting of a new student club at Purdue University for National Defense Technology; my aim is to create an organization within Purdue where students passionate about topics pertaining to national defense can come together and discuss the current events, emerging technologies, and developments regarding the ever-changing modern battlespace. Purdue is home to many clubs which already set students up for successful careers in a vast range of industries; the prime example being Purdue Space Program: A SEDS Chapter which naturally feeds students into both internships and entry positions at companies like SpaceX, Blue Origin, or other leading aerospace companies. Having now worked two summers with the Air Force Materiel Command, and only becoming further interested in a career in defense, I find the lack of student-driven involvement with the Department of Defense to be surprising. It is my belief that fostering such engagement can significantly benefit our national defense and security workforce by nurturing the interests and skills of students in this field early on. I have put together a short interest form for any Purdue student or faculty who may be interested in getting involved, things are very much so still in the works, so your ideas and involvement are very welcome. Please reach out to me if you have questions, or are interested to learn more. Thanks very much! 😉 https://lnkd.in/gtNRZ_sU #purdue #purdueuniversity #defense #dod #airforce #marines #army #navy #engineering #aerospace

I recognize I might be a dissenting view on this, but when I see these recent rankings for the Naval Academy, it makes me wonder why we aren’t ranked in anything with behavioral science or humanities. I actually know the answer to that - since Adm Rickover, the Naval Academy has become a STEM school and committed its resources and priority towards STEM education rather than a holistic education. The degradation of our graduates in their writing skills and the sacrifice of core humanities curriculum for STEM curriculum has real consequences. How many of the public schools or liberal arts colleges in these rankings have no majors at all in psychology, sociology, or any other behavioral science? (answer - only one, the Naval Academy). United States Naval Academy Rankings #4 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Top Public Schools #6 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie) At schools where doctorate not offered #8 in Electrical / Electronic / Communications At schools where doctorate not offered #8 in Mechanical (tie) At schools where doctorate not offered Computer Science #65 in Economics (tie) #49 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)

Check out the latest from our Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) scholars at Virginia Tech

The U.S. News & World Report "Best Colleges" rankings are out, and the United States Air Force Academy, a Military Service Academy, once again ranks among the nation's finest. The Air Force Academy ranks #2 among public schools. The “Best Colleges” report also ranks the Academy #8 among national liberal arts colleges. Additionally, many of the Academy’s engineering programs rank among the top 10 in the nation among schools where a doctorate is not offered: ⭐️ #6 among best undergraduate engineering programs — up one place from last year ⭐️ #6 for civil engineering – up one place from last year ⭐️ #9 for electrical engineering  ⭐️ #6 for mechanical engineering, a jump of four places over last year’s ranking Overall, the Academy scored 93 out of 100 points. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/gB5THrNg.

Check out these advice articles if you are building or restructuring your student success goals for military-affiliated students. 👉Read https://hejobs.co/4eEFcIn #military #highered #careeradvice #studentaffairs #studantveteran

In an interview with TeacherTribe.world, Commodore H. G. Harsha, Chairman, Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir Trust discusses the establishment of teacher awards by Sri Sri Ravishankar Vidya Mandir Trust. The discussion addresses the significance of holistic development in schools and teachers being continuous learners Read here for more: https://lnkd.in/gjgE_TXz #proudtobeateacher #teachers #education #knowledgetribe #schools

https://lnkd.in/eATfNMmU This is one of thousands of reasons why the teaching of Critical Race Theory is so important

NCJFCJ team members recently met with international students from the John McCain Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on the Rule of Law and Public Service program. Participants were from foreign military, law enforcement, and law school institutions selected by the U.S. Department of State. Program objectives are to create a greater understanding of American institutions and culture, connect participants with their peers in the U.S. military/law enforcement, present the constant effort citizens take for a robust democracy, and represent the importance of public service and volunteerism. Learn more here. https://loom.ly/4YlWZMg