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Our core values:

  • Learner Centered

  • Teamwork and Collaboration

  • Positive Role Models

  • Inspire and Cultivate Curiosity

Our core purpose:

To demonstrate the importance of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) in our everyday world.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to motivate young people to pursue STEAM related careers by demonstrating advanced technologies and engaging them in interactive activities that build technical skills and foster critical thinking, self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

Inspire young people by creating a hands-on environment.

Teach through interactive applications.

Excite by demonstrating engineering principles.

Challenge students to see new opportunities. 

iTEC Staff

Katherine Alexander

Program Coordinator

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Katherine joined iTEC in 2014 as a Kinder - 2nd grade Camp Instructor. While working on her Bachelors degree, she continued her employment with iTEC as a Student Worker. Katherine graduated in 2016 with a Bachelors in Geology and was offered a full-time position with iTEC as a Program Assistant.  "Giving back to the kids and community is such an outstanding feeling. I am glad I am able to do this everyday at my job!"

Lindsey Fett

Administrative Assistant

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Lindsey joined iTEC in 2015 as a summer instructor. During the school year, she was retained to teach their Saturday, Fall, and Spring Break Camps. She is now the Technology Assistant for iTEC. 

Affiliated Faculty

Can Saygin, Ph. D.

Associate VP of Sponsored Projects

Professor, COE Mechanical Engineering

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David Akopian, Ph. D.

Associate Professor

COE Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Heather Shipley, Ph. D.

INTERIM,VICE PROVOST & DEAN,

Associate Professor and Burzik Professor , COE Civil Engineering

Hung-da Wan, Ph. D.

Associate Professor

COE Mechanical Engineering

Mo Jamshidi, Ph. D.

Lutcher Brown Endowed Chair and Professor, COE Electrical and Computer Engineering

Pranav Bhounsule, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor

COE Mechanical Engineering

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Timothy Yuen, Ph. D.

Associate Professor 

COEHD Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching

Yufang Jin, Ph. D.

Associate Professor

COE Electrical and Computer Engineering

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