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Krishna Pakala, Ph.D, is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University (Boise, Idaho) where he has been since 2012. He is the Faculty in Residence for the Engineering and Innovation Living Learning Community. He is the Director for the Industrial Assessment Center at Boise State University. He served as the inaugural Faculty Associate for Mobile Learning and as the Faculty Associate for Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. He has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wyoming (Laramie, Wyoming). He has approximately 25 publications/presentations. He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). He is the recipient of David S. Taylor Service to Students Award and Golden Apple Award from Boise State University. He is also the recipient of ASEE Pacific Northwest Section (PNW) Outstanding Teaching Award, ASEE Mechanical Engineering division’s Outstanding New Educator Award and several course design awards. He serves as the campus representative (ASEE) for Boise State University and as the Chair-Elect for the ASEE PNW Section. His academic research interests include innovative teaching and learning strategies, use of emerging technologies, and mobile teaching and learning strategies.
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Collaborative Research: Scalable Storytelling Interventions to Support Graduate Student Success in STEM
Jankowski, E. (CoPI), Pakala, K. (PI), Hamby, A. (CoPI) & Pokimica, J. (CoPI)
1/10/23 → 30/09/26
Project: Research
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Embedding Personal Narratives in Engineering Courses to Improve Engineering Student Success
Jankowski, E. (CoPI), Pakala, K. (PI), Hagenah, S. (CoPI), Lowenthal, P. (CoPI) & Hamby, A. (CoPI)
1/07/22 → 30/06/25
Project: Research
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Board 136: Design-Thinking Abilities in Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Students
Bakic, M., Schauer, S. & Pakala, K., 23 Jun 2024, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Board 380: Self-storytelling Interventions to Promote Engineering Student Success
Pakala, K., Jankowski, E., Hagenah, S., Hamby, A. & Ward, B., 23 Jun 2024, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Enhancing Engineering Education: Investigating the Impact of Mobile Devices on Learning in a Thermal-Fluids Course
Bakic, M., Pakala, K., Bairaktarova, D. & Bose, D., 21 May 2024, In: International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring and Expanding Support for International Students in Engineering: Faculty Reflections Beyond Academic Boundaries
Paul, A., Bhaduri, S., Lewis, R. S., Virguez, L., Pakala, K. & Basu, D., 23 Jun 2024, In: ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.Research output: Contribution to journal › Conference article › peer-review
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Exploring the Impact of Virtual Office Hours on Engineering Students’ Learning: A Case Study in Higher Education
Bakic, M., Pakala, K. & Bose, D., 2024, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 40, 1, p. 54-68 15 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations
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Association of College and University Housing Officers – International (External organization)
Pakala, K. (Member)
1 Jan 2016 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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American Society for Engineering Education (External organization)
Pakala, K. (Member)
1 Jan 2012 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of network