Michael Sheppard, PhD, MSE, MBA

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Michael Sheppard first discovered his passion for teaching while deployed in the Middle East as a Special Operations Combat Medic, where he delivered undergraduate math and science courses during operational downtime. Following his military service, Michael moved toward a career in engineering, working in both design and quality. Later, seeking an avenue to more positively impact his community and future engineers within it, Michael completed his Ph.D. in Engineering Education Systems and Design, providing an opportunity to combine his engineering industry experience with holistic pedagogical theory. In 2019, his commitment to service, mentorship, and academic excellence was recognized through his induction as a Pat Tillman Scholar, a community dedicated to creating sustainable societal impact. Continuing as an engineer, designer, and educator, Michael is now a Teaching Assistant Professor in Engineering, Design, and Society. His topics of instruction are design engineering, computer-aided drafting, product development, physical design, and finite element analysis.