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Dr. Samuel Bechara is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs at Colorado State University's Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. He holds dual appointments in Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering departments. With a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and a B.S. in Bioengineering from Colorado State University (2012) and Washington State University (2008), respectively, he has a diverse background spanning academia, industry, and K-12 education. His leadership roles include interim directorships and committee memberships focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Dr. Bechara’s research interests revolve around engineering education, including implicit bias mitigation, pedagogical strategies, and the long-term impacts of study abroad programs. His teaching innovations include redesigning courses like MECH 202 (Battle Boat Competition) and MECH 103 (Arduino labs). He emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, ethics, and real-world applications in his curricula.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University (2012)
- B.S. in Bioengineering, Washington State University (2008)
His awards highlight teaching excellence and mentorship, including the 2024 Provost’s N. Preston Davis Award for Instructional Innovation and multiple 'Funniest Professor' recognitions. He advises undergraduate honors theses, senior design teams (e.g., prosthetic limb projects), and graduate teaching fellows.
Dr. Bechara’s outreach includes founding the Bioengineering Bootcamp and leading DEI initiatives such as theater-based microaggression workshops. He has served on university-wide committees, including the President’s Commission on Diversity and Inclusion.
