Byron Garry

Byron Garry serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management at South Dakota State University's College of Engineering, where he has led the electronics engineering technology program since 1990 in a dedicated 100% instructional role.

His academic credentials include a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (1981) and M.S. in Engineering (1988), both earned at South Dakota State University.

Garry's research centers on transformative engineering education practices, with emphasis on ABET accreditation systems, continuous improvement methodologies, and innovative online pedagogy. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation in electronics engineering curriculum design and assessment systems, particularly addressing faculty development challenges in digital learning environments.

Analysis of his publication history reveals consistent focus on data-driven educational improvement, with recurring themes in accreditation compliance, lean management adaptation for academia, and effective online course conversion strategies developed through extensive faculty training initiatives.

His distinguished contributions have been recognized through:

• American Society For Engineering Education North Midwest Section Outstanding Campus Representative (2023)
• ASEE North Midwest Section and Zone III Outstanding Campus Representative (2015)
• Academic Advisor of the Year for SDSU College of Engineering (2007-2008)

As program lead for electronics engineering technology and former chair of University Assessment Subcommittee (2019-2021), Garry has shaped curriculum development and accreditation processes while mentoring colleagues through SDSU's Campus Best Practices in Engineering Education program across 48 sessions from 2011-2022. His ABET evaluator role for electronics engineering technology programs extends his impact to national accreditation standards.

Garry's leadership in faculty development workshops on ConnectState training, Campus Labs Outcomes implementation, and emergency remote teaching conversion has established him as a cornerstone of educational innovation within SDSU's College of Engineering, fostering collaborative improvement across departmental boundaries.