Richard M. Felder

Prof. Richard M. Felder
Hoechst Celanese Professor Emeritus

B.Ch.E., City College of New York (1962)

M.A., Chemical Engineering, Princeton (1964)

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Princeton (1966)

Areas of interest:
Learning and teaching styles in engineering education
Active and cooperative learning methods
Engineering curriculum integration

Email: rmfelder@mindspring.com
Homepage: http://www.ncsu.edu/effective_teaching/
Phone: 919-515-2327

Research

Publications (1997-current)

Journals

R.M. Felder, "Random Thoughts. A regular column in Chemical Engineering Education since the Fall 1988 issue, covering various aspects of education. (NR. Some columns coauthored by R. Brent.)

R.M. Felder and R. Brent, Designing and Teaching Courses to Satisfy Engineering Criteria 2000, ERIC Document Reproduction Service, in press (2002). Available on-line at <http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/Papers/EC2000-monograph.pdf>.

C.E. Brawner, R.M. Felder, R.H. Allen, and R. Brent, 1999-2000 SUCCEED Faculty Survey of Teaching Practices and Perceptions of Institutional Attitudes Toward Teaching, ERIC Document Reproduction Service, in press (2002). Available on-line at <http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/Papers/99faculty_survey.pdf>

A.M. Roskowski, R.M. Felder, and L. Bullard, "Student Use (and Non-Use) of Instructional Technology," J. SMET Education, 2, 41-45 (2002).

R.M. Felder, "Designing Tests to Maximize Learning," Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 128(1), 1-3 (2002).

D.F. Ollis, R.M. Felder, and R. Brent, "Introducing New Faculty to Multidisciplinary Research Collaboration," 2002 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 2002.

C.E. Brawner, R.M. Felder, R.H. Allen, and R. Brent, "How Important is Effective Teaching to Engineering Faculty and Administrators," 2002 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 2002.

R.M. Felder, G.N. Felder, and E.J. Dietz, "The Effects of Personality Type on Engineering Student Performance and Attitudes," J. Engr. Education, 91 (1), 3-17 (2002).

R.M. Felder and R. Brent, "Issues Relating to Group Composition," in Learning Together: Peer Tutoring in Higher Education, N. Falchikov, ed., RoutledgeFalmer, New York, 2001, Ch. 8, pp. 201-204. (NR)

R. Brent, R.M. Felder, S.A. Rajala, J.G. Gilligan, and G. Lee, "New Faculty 101: An Orientation to the Profession," 2001 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, Reno, NV, October 2001.

R.M. Felder, "Technology-Based Instruction and Cooperative Learning," The Interface (IEEE Education Society), August 2001, pp. 2-3. (NR)

T. Anderson, M. Hoit, R. Felder, R. Brent, C. Zorowski, D. Ollis, M. Ohland, and H. Phillips, "SUCCEED: A Multiple University Collaborative Approach to Systemic Curriculum Change," 2001 International Conference on Engineering Education Proceedings, Oslo, Norway, August 2001.

R.M. Felder and R. Brent, "Effective Strategies for Cooperative Learning," J. Cooperation & Collaboration in College Teaching, 10(2), 69-75 (2001).

A.M. Roskowski, R.M. Felder, and L.G. Bullard, "Instructional Software: If You Build It, They May or May Not Come," 2001 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 2001.

C.E. Brawner, R.M. Felder, R.H. Allen, R. Brent, and T.K. Miller, "A Comparison of Electronic Surveying by E-mail and Web," 2001 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 2001.

C.E. Brawner, R.M. Felder, R.H. Allen, and R. Brent, "The Impact of Faculty Development Activities on Engineering Faculty Teaching Practices," 2001 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 2001.

C.R. Haller, V.J. Gallagher, T.L Weldon, and R.M. Felder, "Dynamics of Peer Interaction in Cooperative Learning Workgroups," J. Engr. Education, 89(3), 285-293 (2000).

D.B. Kaufman, R.M. Felder, and H. Fuller, "Accounting for Individual Effort in Cooperative Learning Teams," J. Engr. Education, 89(2), 133-140 (2000).

A. Rugarcia, R.M. Felder, D.R. Woods, and J.E. Stice, "The Future of Engineering Education: 1. A Vision for a New Century," Chem. Engr. Education, 34(1), 16-25 (2000).

R.M. Felder, D.R. Woods, J.E. Stice, and A. Rugarcia, "The Future of Engineering Education: 2. Teaching Methods that Work," Chem. Engr. Education, 34(1), 26-39 (2000).

D.R. Woods, R.M. Felder, A. Rugarcia, and J.E. Stice, "The Future of Engineering Education: 3. Developing Critical Skills," Chem. Engr. Education, 34(2), 108-117 (2000).

J.E. Stice, R.M. Felder, D.R. Woods, and A. Rugarcia, "The Future of Engineering Education: 4. Learning How to Teach," Chem. Engr. Education, 34(2), 118-127 (2000).

R.M. Felder, A. Rugarcia, and J.E. Stice, "The Future of Engineering Education: 5. Assessing Teaching Effectiveness and Educational Scholarship," Chem. Engr. Education, 34(3), 198-207 (2000).

R.M. Felder, J.E. Stice, and A. Rugarcia, "The Future of Engineering Education: 6. Making Reform Happen," Chem. Engr. Education, 34(3), 208-215 (2000).

A. Michel, R.M. Felder, J. Genzer, and H. Fuller, "Student Use of Instructional Technology in the Introductory Chemical Engineering Course," 2000 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 2000.

R. Brent and R.M. Felder, "Helping New Faculty Get Off to a Good Start," 2000 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 2000.

R. Brent, R.M. Felder, T. Regan, A. Walser, C. Carlson-Dakes, D. Evans, C. Malave, K. Sanders, and J. McGourty, "Engineering Faculty Development: A Multicoalition Perspective," 2000 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 2000.

C. Brawner, R.M. Felder, R. Brent, T.K. Miller, and R. Allen, "Faculty Teaching Practices in an Engineering Education Coalition," 1999 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, ASEE/IEEE, November 1999.

N. Al-Holou, N.M. Bilgutay, C. Corleto, J.T. Demel, R.M. Felder, K. Frair, J.E. Froyd, M. Hoit, J. Morgan, and D.L. Wells, "First-Year Integrated Curricula: Design Alternatives and Examples," J. Engr. Education, 88(4), 435-448 (1999).

R.M. Felder, "Success through Integration," Success 101, Issue #7, Fall 1999, p. 7. (NR)

R.M. Felder, "Carol Hall of North Carolina State University," Chem. Engr. Education, 33(3), 184-188 (1999). (NR)

C.E. Brawner, R.M. Felder, R. Brent, R.H. Allen, and T.K. Miller, Faculty Survey of Teaching Practices and Perceptions of Institutional Attitudes toward Teaching: 1997-1998, ERIC Document Reproduction Service Report ED428607, 1999.

R. Beichner, L. Bernold, E. Burniston, P. Dail, R. Felder, J. Gastineau, M. Gjertsen, and J. Risley, "Case Study of the Physics Component of an Integrated Curriculum," Phys. Ed. Research, Am. J. Phys. Suppl. 67(7), S16-S24 (1999).

R. Brent, R.M. Felder, D. Hirt, D. Switzer, and S. Holzer, "A Model Program for Promoting Effective Teaching in Colleges of Engineering," 1999 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 1999.

D.B. Kaufman, R.M. Felder, and H. Fuller, "Peer Ratings in Cooperative Learning Teams," 1999 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 1999. (Selected as best paper in the PIC-IV Division.)

C.R. Haller, V.J. Gallagher, T.L. Weldon, and R.M. Felder, "Dynamics of Peer Interactions in Cooperative Learning," 1999 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 1999. (Selected as one of three top PIC-IV Division papers.)

L. Cardellini and R.M. Felder, "L'Apprendimento Cooperativo: Un Metodo per Migliorare la Preparazione e l'Acquisizione di Abilità Cognitive negli Studenti," La Chimica nella Scuola, 21(1), 18-25 (1999).

R.M. Felder and R. Brent, "How to Improve Teaching Quality," Quality Management Journal, 6(2), 9-21 (1999).

R. Brent and R.M. Felder, "It's a Start," College Teaching, 47(1), 14-17 (1999).

R.M. Felder, R. Brent, T.K. Miller, C. Brawner, and R. Allen, "Faculty Teaching Practices and Perceptions Of Institutional Support For Teaching At Eight Engineering Schools," 1998 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, ASEE/IEEE, November 1998.

R.M. Felder, G.N. Felder, and E.J. Dietz, "A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention. V. Comparisons with Traditionally-Taught Students," J. Engr. Education, 87(4), 469-480 (1998).

R.M. Felder and R. Brent, "Getting Faculty Buy-In to Innovative Teaching," 1998 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 1998.

R.M. Felder, "A Longitudinal Study of Alternative Approaches to Engineering Education," 1997 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, ASEE/IEEE, November 1997.

S.P. Beaudoin and R.M. Felder, "Preparing the Professoriate: A Study in Mentorship," J. Grad. Tchng. Asst. Development, 4(3), 87-91 (1997).

R.M. Felder, "Beating the Numbers Game: Effective Teaching in Large Classes," 1997 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, ASEE, June 1997.

Books, book chapters

R.M. Felder and R.W. Rousseau, Elementary Principles of Chemical Processes, 3rd Edn. John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, 2000.

P.C. Wankat, R.M. Felder, K.A. Smith, and F.S. Oreovicz, "The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Engineering," in M.T. Huber and S. Morreale, eds., Disciplinary Styles in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Exploring Common Ground, AAHE/Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Washington, 2002.