AC 2007-2793: CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION: CORE CAPABILITIES FOR 6 - 12 ENGINEERING TEACHERS

John Hansen, The University of Texas-Tyler John W. Hansen is a Professor of Technology at The University of Texas at Tyler. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ingenuity Center. The mission of the Ingenuity Center is to enhance the understanding of technological activity in individuals and organizations and to conduct research on the understanding of a technologically literate and creative citizenry. A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Hansen is active in developing the standards and instructional resources required to support the development of a technologically literate and innovative workforce. He has administered over $3.5 million in grants and contracts and is recognized by the International Technology Education Association as a Distinguished Technology Educator.