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Philip A. Reed is an Associate Professor in the STEM Education and Professional Studies (STEMPS) Department at Old Dominion University's Darden College of Education & Professional Studies, where he serves as Technology Education program leader and advisor for the ODU TEECA chapter. Previously chairing STEMPS from 2009-2013, he maintains active roles in national organizations including the Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education (CTETE).
His educational background spans a Ph.D. in Education, Curriculum, and Instruction from Virginia Tech (2000), an M.A. in Industrial Technical Education from the University of South Florida (1996), and a B.S. in Technology Education from Old Dominion University (1992).
Dr. Reed's research centers on curriculum innovation in technology education, CTE, and STEM, with emphasis on workforce development. His technical projects include VisPort© for port logistics visualization, Modeling and Simulation curriculum, and Bioengineering resource development, while pedagogical work explores ethics, distance learning, and teacher preparation. He holds U.S. Patent 7,003,823 B1 for educational technology design.
Publication trends (2015-2025) reveal deepening focus on systemic thinking for public management, teacher recruitment challenges in CTE, and standards implementation across international contexts like Kuwait. His work consistently bridges theory with practical tools for student engagement, professional development ROI assessment, and ethical frameworks in technical education.
Scientific awards recognize his impact:
- Outstanding Technology and Engineering Teacher Educator (CTETE, 2014)
- Most Inspirational Faculty Member (Darden College, 2011)
- Award of Distinction (ITEEA, 2009)
- Silvius-Wolansky Publication Award (CTETE, 2003)
- Leader to Watch (ITEEA, 2003)
- Donald Maley Graduate Student Citation (ITEEA, 1999)
- Teacher of the Month (Dan McCarty Middle School, 1996)
With over $1,000,000 in grants from Federal, Army, ODU, and Virginia Department of Education sources, he leads projects like the $720,000 Teacher Quality Partnership and $420,000 ABIC training initiative. His advising extends to TEECA leadership and committee roles shaping national CTE policy.
Dr. Reed co-developed the VisPort© simulation platform with engineering faculty and spearheaded MonarchTeach for STEM educator preparation. His collaborations span the Batten College of Engineering, School of Supply Chain Logistics, and Virginia Beach City Public Schools, integrating technical systems with workforce development research.
