Rob Sleezer

<p class="MsoNormal">Rob Sleezer brings an unmatched passion when engaging with STEM learning environments. As an undergraduate at Oklahoma State University, Rob earned bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. During this time, he worked under Professor Keith Teague in the Speech and Audio Communications Laboratory before serving as a teaching assistant for Digital Logic Design. While pursuing his master’s degree at OSU, Rob was mentored by Professor Jerzy Krasinski in his research. Additionally, he served as a TA for Professor Krasinski’s Photonics course and supported the Senior Design I class as a TA under Professor Alan Cheville.

<p class="MsoNormal">After his completing his master’s degree, Rob joined the Microelectronics-Photonics program at the University of Arkansas. During his time at uEP Rob simulated, fabricated, and tested ferroelectric thin film transmission lines as a part of Professor Greg Salamo’s research group. He also brought his enthusiasm for STEM into 6^th and 7^th grade classrooms as a fellow in the GK-12 program.

<p class="MsoNormal">After earning his Ph.D. in Microelectronics-Photonics Rob briefly served as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Arkansas before transitioning to a faculty role in the Twin Cities Engineering program of Minnesota State University, Mankato. Rob quickly adapted to facilitating learning in the novel project-based structure of TCE. In his faculty role he has been recognized as a Board of Trusties Outstanding Educator by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities and has been awarded a Faculty Academic Advising Certificate of Merit from NACADA: the Global Community for Academic Advising.

<p class="MsoNormal">Outside academia, Rob spends time with his wife and two children in the Twin Cities where they reside. They enjoy the diverse range of indoor and outdoor activities in their area. Rob also finds pleasure in officiating ice hockey, reading a variety of fiction and nonfiction, and occasionally, riding a unicycle or juggling.