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About Linda Vanasupa
My teaching philosophy has changed over the years to more of a learning philosophy.
One of the things that I know about the students is that they are almost always outside their "comfort zone" in the classroom...learning new things and taking on new challenges.
My hope these days is to be true to the education process by joining with them, outside of my comfort zone as well. If we don't learn new things together, I feel that I have failed them.
I try to see each person as an individual and encourage them to reach their full potential.
I also see education as the only viable pathway to alleviate suffering in the world. My work is to stay on this path as long as I am able.
September 2023 - Present | Distinguished Academic Partner, Franklin W. Olin College | |
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2020 - Present | Professor Emeritus, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ‐ Materials Engineering Department | |
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September 2018 - September 2023 | Professor, Materials Engineering, Franklin W. Olin College | |
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1991 - 2018 | Professor, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ‐ Materials Engineering | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Learning, sustainability, printed electronics, paper microfluidics, engineering education, and translational neuroscience
Professional Service and Affiliations
1991 - Present | Member, American Society for Engineering Education |
Honors and Awards
- Societal Impact Award, College of Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, 2010
- President's Service Award, California Polytechnic State University, 2008
- Distinguished Teaching Award, California Polytechnic State University, 2002-2003
- Northrop Grumman Excellence in Teaching and Applied Research Award, College of Engineering, Cal Poly, 2000-2001
- Dow Outstanding New Faculty Award, American Society for Engineering Education, 1997
- TRW Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Engineering, Cal Poly, 1992-93
- Women Engineering Proactive Network - Leader in Engineering Education, 2016
1985 - 1991 | M.S., Ph.D., Stanford University ‐ Materials Science and Engineering | |
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1981 - 1985 | B.S., Michigan Technological University | |
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