Education

M.S., Mechanical Engineering – Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988.

                  Thesis: “Acoustic Emissions Monitoring of Large Superconducting Fusion Magnets”

B.S., Mechanical Engineering – Clemson University, 1986.

                  Senior thesis: “Natural Convection in Vertical Cylinders”

Experience

• Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering, LeTourneau University, 2020 – present
• Adjunct Professor of Mechanical Engineering, LeTourneau University, 2017 – 2020
• Homeschool Educator, Woodruff Latin Academy, 1994 - present
• Engineering Instructor, Northwest Technical Institute, 1992 – 1993
• Licensed Professional Engineer (Minnesota) since 1992
• Math Instructor, Northwest Technical Institute, 1990 – 1992
• Plant Engineer, Michelin North America US3, 1989 – 1990
• Design Engineer, GE Aerospace, 1988 – 1989
• Research Assistant, MIT Plasma Fusion Center, 1986 – 1987

Courses Taught

• MEGR 2023 Dynamics
• MEGR3233 Mechanics of Materials
• MEGR2013 Statics
• MEGR4423 Vibrations
• ENGR2704 Engineering Project Management, Design, & Entrepreneurship
• MEGR2313 Engineering Materials
• MEGR2122 ME Lab 1
• LETU1101 Cornerstones 

Background

When I was in 6th grade, I decided that I wanted to become an engineer. My dad is an engineer, and he’s my hero. I love math and science, but even more, I love being able to apply it to everyday life. And that’s how I see engineering: using math and science to make everyday life amazing. And God is the perfect engineer, using the laws of science that He established to bring His Creation into existence. My pursuit of engineering helps me understand my Creator more fully and allows me, in turn, to help others. 

My husband and I met at church one Sunday while I was studying mechanical engineering at MIT. I was struggling with a computer programming project, and he offered to help. We spent many romantic hours basking in the glow of a CRT monitor, coding in C and XWindows.  After graduation in 1988, we married, and I took a variety of jobs in industry.  After several years, I took a break from industry to raise a family; we have 3 sons and a daughter. And 4 cats. 

I’m very involved with student life here at LeTourneau.  I’m also mom of the crew at “Nerdville,” as one student has dubbed our home. I love sports, especially soccer. And a few years ago, I earned my private pilot’s certificate. I have a vintage Cessna and fly as often as I can. My goal is to earn FAA certification as a flight instructor. Presently, Dr. Gowing and I are actively involved in the local Civil Air Patrol squadron. God has blessed us in so many ways, and we are happy to be here at LeTourneau.