Theresa Swift

Dr. Theresa Swift is a Teaching Professor and Laboratory Coordinator in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering, an M.S. in Applied Mathematics, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Southeast Missouri State University. Her research focuses on engineering education innovations, smart structure sensors, and optics, with notable contributions to blended learning strategies and curriculum redesign.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2009), Missouri S&T
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2003), Missouri S&T
• M.S. in Applied Mathematics (1992), Missouri S&T
• B.S. in Mathematics (1990), Southeast Missouri State University

Research Interests:

• Engineering Education: Blended Learning, Active Learning Strategies, Flipped Classroom Models
• Pre-college Outreach: K-5 Science Curriculum Development, Teacher Training
• Smart Sensors: Structural Health Monitoring, Autonomous Triggering Systems
• Optics: Educational Demonstrations and Field Applications

Awards:

• Woman of the Year Award (IEEE Saint Louis Section, 2020)
• Outstanding Teaching Award (ASEE Midwest Section, 2020)
• Outstanding Educator Award (IEEE Region 5, 2013)
• Outstanding Educator Award (IEEE Saint Louis Section, 2011)

Labs/Teams: Coordinates laboratory facilities supporting electrical engineering education and maintains active collaborations in pre-college outreach programs. Active in IEEE-HKN (Eta Kappa Nu) and ASEE.