Education:
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of North Carolina-Charlotte
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering. University of North Carolina- Charlotte
Professional Affiliations or Organizations:
- NSF Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator
- National Board Certified Teacher
- NC Certified Technology Educator
Research Interests:
- Electrification of transportation
- Research opportunities for students in sustainable transportation
- Sustainable transportation education
- Technology and engineering education
- Developing and assisting programs that motivate the underserved and at-risk K-12 student population
- Education programs that raise academic expectations of youth and allow them to collaborate with professionals
- Community involvement in education
- Developing inquiry and project based teaching strategies in the classroom
Publications:
- Tolbert, Christopher : Characterization of the Machine Tool, Tool Holder to Tool Connection
Courses Taught:
- TEC 2601: Energy Issues and Technology
- TEC 3500: Adv Electric Vehicle Design II
- TEC 3604: Sustainable Transportation
- TEC 4616: Solar Vehicle Design
Title: Practitioner-in-Residence
Department: Sustainable Technology and the Built Environment
Email address: Email me
Phone: (828) 262-8574