معرفی
Charlene Smith serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Benedictine College, teaching engineering courses since 2017. Her industry background includes core manufacturing process work at Atchison Casting and extensive process improvement projects at Yellow Freight's corporate headquarters.
Her academic credentials feature:
- B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Kansas State University (1992)
- M.S. in Industrial Engineering with engineering management specialization from Kansas State University (2002)
Her research integrates Industrial Engineering principles with practical applications, emphasizing Engineering Management and Process Improvement methodologies. This expertise extends to Educational Toy Design, where she applies systems engineering to develop pedagogical tools that bridge engineering concepts with child development.
Her innovative contributions to educational materials have received industry recognition through:
- Dr. Toy Award
- Creative Child Award
