Sam Mason

Instructor of Industrial Technology (Manufacturing/Robotics)

Curriculum Vita

Patrick Samual Mason

Alternative Career Track Faculty
783-9441
s.mason@morehead-st.edu

Current Position
  • Current Position Since: 2002
Work Experience
2002 - Present Alterntive Career Track Faculty, Instructor, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
2005 - 2005 Maintenance Engineering Instructor, Mazak Corporation Training Department, Florence, Kentucky
2000 - 2002 Technology Consultant II, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky
1997 - 1999 Manufacturing/Robotic Engineer, Toyo Seat USA, Flemingsburg, Kentucky
1996 - 1997 Supervisor and Robotic Technician, Arvin North American Automotive, Franklin, Indiana
Interests
Teaching: Design for Manufacturing, 3D parametric modeling and CNC Machining and Software
Research: Using Haptic Interface Devices for Simulation
Degrees
Ed.D. Education: Curriculum and Instruction/ Instructional Systems Design, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky In Progress
M.S. Industrial Technology, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky 2002
B.S. Industrial Technology, Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky 1995
Professional Licensures & Certifications
  • Certified Senior Industrial Technologist, National Association of Industrial Technology 2005
  • Certified Manufacturing Technologist, Society of Manufacturing Engineers 1994
Honors
  • Kentucky Colonel, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky 2008
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Award, Morehead State University 2002
Memberships
  • Association of Electronic Communications Technology 2008
  • Golden Key International Honors Society 2008
  • International Technology Education Association 2007
  • Epsilon Pi Tau 2006
  • Eastern Kentucky Technology Educators Association 2005
  • Kentucky Association of Technology Education Association 2005
  • National Association of Industrial Technology 2003
  • Society of Manufacturing Technology 1992
Reassigned Duties
  • KY Tech Prep Consortium Leader , 3 hours release Spring 2007 - Fall 2008
  • Math in CTE Devleopment Coordinator, 3 hours release Spring 2007 - Fall 2008
Scholarly Contributions & Creative Productions
  • Proceedings Publications
  • Mason, P.S., & Mohammed, J. ( 2008 ). Departmental Survival Through Collaborative Industrial Partnership . 2008 ASEE Annual Conference ,,
  • Mason, P.S., & You, Y. ( 2008 ). Development of an Online Laboratory for Computer Integrated Manufacturing Courses . 2008 ASEE Annual Conference ,,
  • Presentations
  • Mason, P.S., & Stanley, R. ( 2008 ). Blue Licks Battlefield Modeling Project . International Technology Education Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT .
  • Mason, P.S., & Mohammed, J. ( 2008 ). Implementing PLTW POE Curriculum with GSP Students . International Technology Education Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT .
  • Mason, P.S. ( 2008 ). IT Program Effectiveness Through Surveys of Graduates . International Technology Education Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT .
  • Mason , P.S. ( 2008 ). PLTW Certification Through Technology Education Programs . International Technology Education Association Conference, Salt Lake City, UT .
  • Mason, P.S., & Mohammed, J. ( 2007 ). Application of Autodesk Inventor in Solid Modeling and Analysis of MEMS-Nano Structure . National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, FL .
  • Mason, P.S., & Spangler, R. ( 2007 ). Making the Connection: Collaborative and Integrative Approach Toward Learning Mathematics . 92nd Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Academy of Science, Morehead, KY .
  • Mason, P.S., Mohammed, J., & Zargari, A. ( 2007 ). The Status and Demographics of Industrial Technology Alumni: A National Survey of Selected . National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Panama City, FL .
  • Mason, P.S., & Zargari, A. ( 2006 ). The Status and Demographics of Industrial Technology Alumni: A National Survey of Selected . National Association of Industrial Technology Conference, Cleveland, OH .
  • Grants
  • Mason, P.S. ( 2008 ). Kentucky Tech Prep . Kentucky Department of Education - $182,000 .
  • Mason, P.S. ( 2008 ). Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (Mastercam - Mastercam Art) . Center for Teaching and Learning - Morehead State University - $1,000 .
  • Mason, P.S. ( 2007 ). Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (Mastercam - Integrating into the Classroom II) . Center for Teaching and Learning - Morehead State University - $1,000 .
  • Mason, P.S. ( 2006 ). Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (Mastercam - Integrating into the Classroom I) . Center for Teaching and Learning - Morehead State University - $1,000 .
  • In Progress
  • Mason , P.S., & Stanley, R. ( 2007 ). Fort Boonesborough Musuem Displays: An Interdisciplinary Student Project . Morehead State University Center for Regional Engagement - $4,200 .
  • Mason , P.S., & Stanley, R. ( 2007 ). Fort Boonesborough Musuem Displays: An Interdisciplinary Student Project . Fort Boonesborough Foundation - $1,000 .
Professional Development
  • Association for Educational Communications and Technology Conference, Louisville, Kentucky Fall 2009
  • Doctoral Degree Program - University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky Fall 2009
  • Mastercam Training - Multiaxis Programming, Gig Harbor, Washington Fall 2009
  • International Technology Education Association Conference, Louisville Spring 2009
  • Chair-Elect of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers 154 Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky Spring 2007 - Fall 2008
  • Chairman of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers 154 Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky Spring 2008 - Fall 2008
  • Mastercam CNC Software Training - Mastercam Art, Gig Harbor, Washington Fall 2008
  • OSHA Safety 10-hour Certification Course (NAIT Conference), Panama City, Florida Fall 2007 - Fall 2008
  • International Technology Education Association Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah Spring 2008
  • Association of Career and Technical Education, Las Vegas, Nevada Spring 2008
  • National Association of Industrial Technology, Panama City, Florida Fall 2007
  • Secretary of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers 154 Lexington, Lexington, Kentucky Spring 2006 - Fall 2007
  • Mastercam CNC Software Training - Integrating into the Classroom II, Gig Harbor, Washington Fall 2007
  • International Manufacturing Technology Show, Chicago, Illinois Fall 2007
  • KY Statewide Tech Prep Meeting, Louisville, Kentucky Spring 2007
  • National Career Pathways Network Conference, Louisville, Kentucky Spring 2007
  • Mazak Manufacturing Technology Show, Florence, Kentucky Spring 2007
  • Association of Career and Technical Education Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada Spring 2007
  • International Technology Education Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas Spring 2007
  • International Technology Education Association Conference, San Antonio, Texas Spring 2007
  • Mastercam CNC Software Training - Integrating into the Classroom I, Gig Harbor Fall 2006
  • Project Lead the Way - Gateway to Technology STI Training, Dayton , Ohio Fall 2006
  • Project Lead the Way - Computer Integrated Manufacturing STI Training, Columbia, South Carolina Fall 2006
  • National Association of Industrial Technology, Cleveland, Ohio Fall 2006
  • National Association of Industrial Technology, St. Louis , Missouri Fall 2005
  • National Association of Industrial Technology, Louisville, Kentucky Fall 2004
  • National Association of Industrial Technology, Nashville, Tennessee Fall 2003
Institutional Committees
  • College of Science and Technology Recruitment Committee (Morehead State University) Fall 2009 - Present
  • Recruiting and Retention (Industrial and Engineering Technology) Fall 2006 - Fall 2008
  • Recruiting and Retention (Industrial and Engineering Technology) Fall 2005 - Spring 2006
Other Institutional Service
No activities entered.
Professional Service
  • Kentucky Technology Student Association Executive Board Member, KYTSA Fall 2008 - Present
  • Election Committee Member, International Technology Education Association Spring 2008 - Present
  • Member-at-Large , Eastern Kentucky Technology Educators Association Fall 2003 - Present
  • Past Chairman Executive Board Representative, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Spring 2009
Community Service
  • Substitute, Rowan County Board of Education Fall 2007 - Present
  • Secretary, Rowan County Christmas Distribution Organization Fall 2006 - Fall 2008
  • Science and Technology Club / Project Leader, Tilden Hogge Elementary (Rowan County School System) Fall 2007 - Spring 2008
Consulting
No activities entered.
Other
  • Project Lead the Way Certification Team Member, Kentucky Department of Education Fall 2007 - Present
  • Planning Committee Member for ITEA Louisville 2009, International Technology Education Association Fall 2007 - Spring 2009
Teaching
  • Fall 2009:
    Course
    IET 120 001 - Technology Systems
    ITMT 186 001 - Manufact & Fabrication
    ITMT 186L 002 - Manuf & Fabrication Lab
    ITMT 386 001 - NC-CNC Manufacturing Tech
    ITMT 386L 001 - NC-CNC Manufact Tech Lab
  • Spring 2009:
    Course
    IET 120 001 - Technology Systems
    IET 120 301 - Technology Systems
    IET 422 301 - Ind Safe Stand & Enfo
    ITMT 186 001 - Manufact & Fabrication
    ITMT 186L 001 - Manuf & Fabrication Lab
    ITMT 186L 002 - Manuf & Fabrication Lab