Andrew J. Walters

Andrew J. Walters is an Instructor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Mississippi State University (MSU), affiliated with the Bagley College of Engineering. He joined the faculty in 2001 after prior roles at NASA-Marshall Flight Center and East Mississippi Community College. His educational background includes a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering (1988) and an M.S. in Mathematics (1996), both from MSU.

Education:

• B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1988
• M.S., Mathematics, Mississippi State University, 1996

Research & Teaching Focus: Walters specializes in engineering mechanics and structural analysis. His work emphasizes innovative teaching methods, such as the Emporium Model for course redesign, aiming to enhance student learning and reduce educational costs. His prior experience includes structural strength analysis at NASA and systems engineering on the space station program.

Publications: His scholarship focuses on pedagogical innovations in engineering education, particularly in statics and mechanics courses. Notable works include studies on Emporium Model implementation and cost-effective curriculum design.

Awards:

• NASA Certificate of Appreciation (1991)
• NASA Group Achievement Award (1992)
• Who's Who Among America's Teachers (1998)
• Bagley College Academy of Distinguished Teachers (2014)

Advising & Grants: No formal advising or grant details are listed in the provided text. His professional memberships include the ASEE and AIAA (Senior Member).

Labs/Teams: No specific laboratories or research teams are mentioned in the profile.