Biography
Dr. Shumway is a professor for the Technology & Engineering Education program in the Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University. He is an active member of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association and is a Past-President of the Utah Technology and Engineering Educators Association. Dr. Shumway has published in various education journals and is a regular presenter at state, regional and national conferences. His research interests include student motivation in the classroom and developing and teaching engineering-related curriculum to elementary, middle and high school students.
Research Interests
Teaching The Engineering Design Process; Grades k-12Teaching Interests
Technology and Engineering Curriculum: Grades k-12Teacher Preparation: Curriculum Design and Instructional Strategies
Honors and Awards
- Armin Hill Engineering Professorship, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering (2024 - 2029)
- Award of Distinction, International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) (2024 - 2025)
- Utah Teacher Educator of the Year, Utah Association for Career and Technical Educators (UACTE) (2024 - 2025)
- Marv Tolman Award for Lifelong Contributions to Science Education, Utah Science Teachers Association (2021 - 2021)
- Karl G. Maeser Excellence in Teaching Award , Brigham Young University (2017 - 2017)
- Mentor Award, Utah STEM Action Center (2016 - 2016)
- Silvius/Wolansky Award for Outstanding Publication, Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education (2016 - 2016)
- Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award - School of Technology, Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (2015 - 2015)
- Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, School of Technology (2012 - 2012)
- Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award, School of Technology (2011 - 2011)
- Excellence in Education Award, Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (2010 - 2010)
- Benjamin Cluff Jr. Award for Excellence in Education, Brigham Young University; David O. McKay School of Education (2008 - 2008)
- Distinguished Faculty Advisor Adward, Technology Education Collegiate Association (2008 - 2008)
- Twenty-first Century Leader Associate, Council on Technology Teacher Education (2007 - 2007)
- Outstanding Faculty Award - School of Technology, Ira A Fulton College of Engineering and Technology (2006 - 2006)
- G. Harold Silvius Outstanding Young Teacher Educator, National Association of Industrial and Technical Educators (2004 - 2004)
- Leaders to Watch Award, International Technology Education Association (2004 - 2004)
- Outstanding Educator of the Year, Utah Trade and Technology Educators (2001 - 2001)
- Outstanding Research Award, Council on Technology Teacher Education (2001 - 2001)
- Outstanding Career and Technology Educator of the Year, Utah Association for Career and Technology Education (2000 - 2000)
- Electronics Teacher of the Year, Utah Industrial Education Association (1993 - 1993)
- Light of Learning Award, Utah State Board of Education (1992 - 1992)
Administrative Assignments
- School of Technology: Director (2021 - 2022)
- School of Technology: Associate Director (2019 - 2021)
- Technology and Engineering Education: Department Chair (2013 - 2016)
- Technology and Engineering Education Program: Department Chair (2002 - 2011)
Memberships
- Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education (1994 - Present)
- International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (1992 - Present)
- Association for Career and Technical Education (1987 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
- Board Member, Utah State Board of Education: Technology and Engineering Education Advisory Board (2012 - Present)
- Committee/Council Member, Utah Technology Student Association (TSA) Board of Directors and Competition Committee (2002 - Present)
- Officer, Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education (2022 - 2025)
- Board Member, International Technology and Engineering Educators (ITEEA) (2021 - 2025)
- Officer (specify in Other), Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education (2019 - 2022)
- Committee/Council Member, Technology and Engineering Education Collegiate Association (TEECA) (2011 - 2021)
- Committee/Council Member, CTETE (Council on Technology and Engineering Teacher Education) (2014 - 2021)
- Committee/Council Member, Utah State Board of Education: STEM Endorsement (2019 - 2020)
- Board Member, Utah Technology and Engineering Educators (UTEE) Advisory Board (2000 - 2020)
- Reviewer, Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Technology Education (2020 - 2020)
- Committee/Council Member, International Technology and Engineering Education Association (2019 - 2020)