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Charles R. Thomas

Charles R. Thomas

Professor

Campus: West Lafayette
Contact Form

Department: Mechanical Engineering Technology
Office: Knoy 127
Phone: 765.494.7519
cthomas@purdue.edu
Fax:765.494.6219
Mailing Address:
Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Purdue University, Knoy Hall
401 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2021

Biography:

 

Degrees

 

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University,  1963. http://www.clarkson.edu/

Master of Science Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University, 1964. http://www.clarkson.edu/

Master of Science Mechanics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1969. http://rpi.edu/

 

Teaching Awards

 

1979, Excellence in Teaching Award, MET Dept.

1980, Excellence in Teaching Award, MET Dept.

1980, Dedication and Teaching Excellence Award (plaque), MET Senior Class

1980, Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, CTC Microelectronics, Inc.

1981, Excellence in Teaching Award, MET Dept.

1981, Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, CTC Microelectronics, Inc.

1982, Excellence in Teaching Award, MET Dept.

1982, Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, CTC Microelectronics, Inc.

1983, Excellence in Teaching Award, MET Dept.

1984, Excellence in Teaching Award, MET Dept.

 

Teaching Experience

 

1976-present, Purdue University, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Full Professor (since 1985)

1965-1966, Clarkson University, Mechanical Engineering, Instructor

1963-1964, Clarkson University, Mechanical Engineering, Teaching Assistant

 

Industrial Experience

 

1969-1976, Watervliet Arsenal, Mechanical Engineer

1963, DuPont at Remington Arms, Mechanical Engineer

 

Courses

 

MET 213 Dynamics

MET 214 Machine Elements

 

Specialization

 

Mechanics

Publications

Articles
Referred Journal Papers 

  1. Robertson, S. and Thomas, C.R. "Forced Motion of a Viscoelastic Solid," J. Acoust. Soc. Amer., 49, 1674-1675, 1971.
  2. Anderson, G. and Thomas, C.R. "A Forced Vibration Problem Involving Time Derivatives in the Boundary Conditions," J. Sound Vib., 14, 193-214, 1971.
  3. Thomas, C.R. "Simple Thickness Modes for Laminated Composite Materials," J. Sound Vib., 23, 341-361, 1972.
  4. Thomas, C.R. "Velocity Corrected Theory of Laminated Plates Applied to Free Plate Strip Vibrations," J. Sound Vib., 25, 407-431, 1972.
  5. Thomas, C.R. "Forced Extensional Vibrations of Plates," J. Sound Vib., 28, 121-132, 1973.
  6. Thomas, C.R. "Extensional Vibrations of Simply Supported Composite Plate Strips," J. Sound Vib., 30, 195-211, 1973.
  7. Thomas, C.R. "Flexural and Extensional Vibrations of Simply Supported Laminate Rectangular Plates," J. Acoust. Soc. Amer., 57, 655-659, 1975.
  8. Thomas, C.R. "Mass Optimization of Non-Conservative Cantilever Beams with Internal and External Damping," J. Sound Vib., 43, 483-498, 1975.
  9. Thomas, C.R. "Stability and Mass Optimization of Non-Conservative Euler Beams with Damping,"J. Sound Vib., 47, 395-401, 1976.
  10. Thomas, C.R. "Field Independence and Myers-Briggs Thinking Individuals,"Perceptual and Motor Skills, 57, 790, 1983.
  11. Thomas, C.R. "Field Independence and Technical Achievement," Perceptual and Motor Skills, 57, 858, 1983.
  12. Thomas, C.R. "Reexamination of Standard Scores Used in Grade Assignment," Engineering Education, 74, 114-116, 1983.
  13. Thomas, C.R. "Personality in Engineering Technology," J. of Engineering Technology, 1, 32-36, 1984.
  14. Thomas, C.R. "Examination of a Formula Method for Assigning Letter Grades," Engineering Education, 74, 673-675, 1984.
  15. Thomas, C.R. "Regression of Myers-Briggs Type Scales," Psychological Reports, 55, 568, 1984.
  16. Thomas, C.R. "The Need for Quality ET Textbooks that Facilitate Learning," J. of Engineering Technology, 1, No. 2, 32-40, 1984.
  17. Thomas, C.R. "Results of a MBTI Utilization in Engineering Technology," Journal of Psychological Type, Vol. 8, 42-44, 1984.
  18. Thomas, C.R. "Computer Programming Projects in Technology Courses," Engineering Education, Vol. 75, No. 8, 716-717, 1985.
  19. Thomas, C.R. "Technology Transfer Student Characteristics", Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1, 19-22, 1985.
  20. Thomas, C.R. "Rational Standard and Ability Adjusted Standard Transformed Scores Models," Educational and Psychological Measurement, Vol. 45, No. 4, 1985.
  21. Thomas, C.R. "Simplified Ability Adjusted Standard Scores," The International Journal of Applied Engineering Education, Vol. 1, No. 6, 435-438, 1986.
  22. Thomas, C.R. "Examination Reliability and Reliability-Weighted Composite Scores," Engineering Education, Vol. 76, No. 4, 227-231, 1986.
  23. Thomas, C.R. "Field Independence and Technology Students' Achievement," Perceptual and Motor Skills, Vol. 62, 859-862, 1986.
  24. Thomas, C.R. "Promotion and Tenure: More Tips", Engineering Education, Vol. 76, No. 7, 662-663, 1986.
  25. Thomas, C.R. "The MBTI, Technology Students, and Pre-College Achievement," International Journal of Applied Engineering Education, Vol. 2, No. 5/6, 341-345, 1986.
  26. Thomas, C.R. "Assigning and Grading Student Computer Projects in Machine Elements", International Journal of Applied Engineering Education Vol. 3, No. 3, 307-313, 1987.
  27. Thomas, C.R. "Computer Usage and Minimum Learning Curve Computer Software in Engineering and Technology", International Journal of Applied Engineering Education, Vol. 4, No. 5, 409-413, 1988.
  28. Thomas, C.R., "Research in Technology: Implications and Alternatives", Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 6, No. 1, 39-41, 1989.
  29. Thomas, C. R., "Exploratory Studies of Psychological Type and Engineering Students: Three Brief Reports", Journal of Psychological Type, Vol. 18, 57-58, 1989.
  30. Thomas, C.R., "Three Methods for Performing Conditional Looping in a Spreadsheet", International Journal of Applied Engineering Education, Vol. 8, No. 4, 271-277, 1992.
  31. Thomas, C.R. and Hillsman, V.S., "Spreadsheet Software for Brakes and Clutches", Computers in Education Journal, Vol. III, No. 2, 1993.
  32. Thomas, C.R., "Developing User Focused Automated Spreadsheet Software in Engineering Technology", Computers in Education Journal, Vol. V, No. 3, 61-67, 1995.
  33. Thomas, C. R., "An Industry Technical Computer Usage Survey: A First Look", Computers in Education Journal, Vol. VI, No. 2, 38-42, 1996.
  34. Thomas, C.R., Giving Up the Chalkboard: Student Response and Instructor Observation," the Technology Interface, Fall, 1997, Vol.2 No. 1, http://et.nmsv.edu/netti
  35. Thomas, C.R., “Generation X at Technical College,” The Technology Interface, Winter, 1998, Vol. 2 No. 2, http//ct.nmsu.edu/~etti.
  36. Magill, M.A. and Thomas, C. R. “Exploring Teaching’s New Frontier”, Mechanical Engineering Vol. 122, No. 6, June 2000.
  37. Thomas, C. R., “A  Maple Auto-tutorial for Engineering and Technology Students,” Computers in Education Journal, Vol. XVI, No. 2, 2006.

Articles
Additional Publications 

  1. Thomas, C.R. "Forced Extensional Vibrations of Plates," Proceedings of the Army Symposium of Solid Mechanics, 1970 Lightweight Structures, 1970.
  2. Robertson, S. and Thomas, C.R. "A Method for Solution of Forced Motion Problems in Linear Viscoelasticity with an Application to an Annulus," Transactions of the Sixteenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, ARO-D Report 71-2, 629-648, 1971.
  3. Anderson, G. L. and Thomas, C.R. "On Forced Vibration Problems Involving Time Derivatives in the Boundary Conditions," Transactions of the Sixteenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, ARO-D Report 71-2, 273-206, 1971.
  4. Thomas, C.R. "The Microstructure Formulation of the Effective Stiffness Theory for Laminated Media," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-7139, 1-56, 1971.
  5. Thomas, C.R. "Forced Extensional Vibrations of Plates," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-7135, 1-23, 1971.
  6. Thomas, C.R. "Effective Stiffness and Effective Modulus Simple Thickness Modes for Laminated Media," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-7138, 1-70,1971.
  7. Thomas, C.R. "An Investigation of Vibrations of Laminated Plates with Microstructure," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-7233, 1-57, 1972.
  8. Thomas, C.R. "Effective Modulus Plate Theories with Application to the Plate Strip, "Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-7251, 1-86, 1972.
  9. Thomas, C.R. "Extensional Vibrations of Simply Supported Composite Plate Strips," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-7263, 1-42, 1972.
  10. Thomas, C.R. "Simple Thickness Modes for Laminated Composite Materials," Transactions of the Seventeenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, ARO-D Report 72-1, 403-473, 1972.
  11. Thomas, C.R. "A Couple-Stress Theory for Laminated Media," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report R-WV-T-X-8-73, 1-32, 1973.
  12. Thomas, C.R. "Effective Stiffness Flexural Vibrations of Simply Supported Rectangular Plates with Velocity Correction," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report R-WV-T-X-24-73, 1, 1973.
  13. Thomas, C.R. "Flexural Vibrations of Laminated Plate Strips," Transactions of the Eighteenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, ARO-D Report 73-1, 377-430, 1973.
  14. Thomas, C.R. "A Relative Optimization of Cantilever Euler Beams with Example for Hauger's Problem," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report R-WV-T-6-26-73, 1-47, 1973.
  15. Thomas, C.R. "Extensional Vibrations of Simply Supported Laminated Rectangular Plates," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report R-WV-T-X-28-73, 1-38, 1973.
  16. Thomas, C.R. "Flexure Equations of Motion for Laminated Composite Beams," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report R-WV-T-6-45-73, 1-20, 1973.
  17. Thomas, C.R. "Relative Optimization of Hauger's Problem with Circular Cross-Section," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report R-WV-T-6-44-73, 1-37, 1973.
  18. Thomas, C.R. "Flexural and Extensional Vibrations of Simply Supported Laminated Rectangular Plates," Transactions of the Nineteenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, ARO Report 73-3, 439-500, 1973.
  19. Thomas, C.R. "Adjoint Variational Principle for the Stability of Beams with Internal and External Damping," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-TR-74008, 1-37, 1974.
  20. Thomas, C.R. "The Relative Optimization of Hauger's Problem With Both Internal and External Damping," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-TR-74025, 1-42, 1974.
  21. Thomas, C.R. "The Optimization of Hauger's Problem with Damping for a Circular Geometry," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-TR-75032, 1-25, 1975.
  22. Thomas, C.R. "An Adjoint Variational Principle for the Mass Optimization of Nonconservative Beams with Internal and External Damping," Transactions of the Twentieth Conference of Army Mathematicians, ARO Report 75-1, 411-453, 1975.
  23. Thomas, C.R. "The Standard Linear Model in the Stability and Mass Optimization of Nonconservative Euler Beams," Transactions of the Twenty-First Conference of Army Mathematicians, ARO Report 76-1, 27-78, 1976.
  24. Thomas, C.R. "Simple Thickness Modes and Shear Correction Coefficients for Viscoelastic Timoshenko Beams," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVTE-TR-76009, 1-19, 1976.
  25. Thomas, C.R. "The Standard Linear Model in a Viscoelastic Laminated Composite Beam Theory," Watervliet Arsenal Technical Report WVT-Tr-76010, 1-35, 1976.
  26. Thomas, C.R. "An Effective Stiffness Viscoelastic Composite Beam Theory," Transactions of the Twenty-Second Conference of Army Mathematicians, ARO Report 77-1, 239-272, 1977.
  27. Thomas, C.R. "Techniques Used and Proposed for Recruitment of Technology Students," Proceedings 1981 College Industry Education Conference, 43-47, 1981.
  28. Thomas, C.R. "Assigning Grades More Fairly," ASEE 89th Annual Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2, 705-715, 1981.
  29. Thomas, C.R. "Reliability of Short Answer and Essay Exams," ASEE 90th Annual Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1, 38-45, 1982.
  30. Thomas, C.R. "The Need for Quality ET Textbooks that Facilitate Learning," 1983 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2, 342-350, 1983.
  31. Thomas, C.R. "Characteristics of Students who Transfer to Technology," 1984 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2, 447-452, 1984.
  32. Thomas, C.R. "Determination and Utilization of Reliability of Composite Scores," 1984 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Vol. 2, 765-771, 1984.
  33. Thomas, C.R. "Easily Interpreted Standard Transformed Score Scales," 1984 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 509-514, 1984.
  34. Thomas, C.R. "Letter to the Editor", Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1984.
  35. Thomas, C.R. "Letter to the Editor", Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1985.
  36. Thomas, C.R. "Simplified Ability Adjusted Standard Scores," 1985 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1614-1617, 1985.
  37. Thomas, C.R. "A Survey of Technology Students," 1985 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1529-1532, 1985.
  38. Thomas, C.R. "The MBTI and Faculty Evaluation," 1985 ASEE North Central and Indiana-Illinois Section Conference Proceedings, 473-474, 1985.
  39. Thomas, C.R. "Problems of Promotion and Tenure for Technology Faculty at a Major University," 1986 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 913-918, 1986.
  40. Thomas, C.R. "Analysis of a Technology Survey," 1986 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1480-1484, 1986.
  41. Thomas, C.R. "Student Computer Projects in Machine Elements," 1986 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1587-1599, 1986.
  42. Thomas, C.R. "Correlations Between Pre-college and Technology Course Achievement," 1986 ASEE North Central and Indiana-Illinois Sections Conference Proceedings, 14-19, 1986.
  43. Thomas, C.R. "Comparison of a Technology Computer Survey with Academic Achievement," 1986 ASEE North Central and Indiana-Illinois Sections Conference Proceedings, 98-107, 1986.
  44. Thomas, C.R. "A Survey of Technology Student Attitudes Regarding Computer Programming, High School Preparation, and College Careers," 1987 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 129-133, 1987.
  45. Thomas, C.R. "Microcomputer Graphics in Kinematics" 1987 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 459-463, 1987.
  46. Thomas, C.R. "A Survey of Student Motivation and Perceptions of Course Policy in an A-Exemption Elective Course" 1987 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1351-1354, 1987.
  47. Thomas, C.R. "A Microcomputer Gradebook and Course Management System" 1987 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1663-1670, 1987.
  48. Thomas, C.R. "Correlations Between Achievement in Technology Courses" 1987 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1839-1847, 1987.
  49. Thomas, C.R. "A Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Interpretation of a Student Survey," 1987 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings 656-659, 1987.
  50. Thomas, C.R. "The MBTI and Academic Achievement in Technology", 1987 Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 660-663, 1987.
  51. Thomas, C.R. "Research in Technology: Implications and Alternatives", 1988 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 199-201, 1988.
  52. Thomas, C.R. "A Regression Evaluation of Prerequisite Importance and Course Interrelationships in Technology", 1988 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 164-168, 1988.
  53. Thomas, C.R. "Spreadsheet Applications in Technology", 1989 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 499-504, 1989.
  54. Thomas, C.R., "MBTI Comparisons and a Course Grade Regression in a Technology Machine Elements Course", 1989 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 660-662, 1989.
  55. Thomas, C.R., "Rapid MBTI Self-Classification", 1989 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1074-1075, 1989.
  56. Thomas, C.R. "Correlations Between Pre-College Achievement, Examination Items and Attendance in a Technology Dynamics Course:, 1989 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 1190-1192, 1989.
  57. Thomas, C.R., "Letter To The Editor", Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 7, No. 1, 1990.
  58. Thomas, C.R., "Computer Software in a Technology Mechanism Kinematics and Dynamics Course", 1991 American Society for Engineering Education Illinois-Indiana Sectional Meeting Proceedings, 9 pages, 1991.
  59. Thomas, C.R., "Comments on a Computer Algorithm for Test Scaling", 1991 American Society for Engineering Education Illinois-Indiana Sectional Meeting Proceedings, 4 pages, 1991.
  60. Thomas, C.R., "The Need for Departmental Policies Regarding Student Computer Usage in Engineering and Technology", Proceeding 1991 Frontiers in Education Conference, 38-40, 1991.
  61. Thomas, C.R. and Hillsman, V.S., "Catalog Selection of Chain Drives Software", 1992 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 590-593, 1992.
  62. Thomas, C.R. and Hillsman, V.S., "Spreadsheet Software for Brakes and Clutches", 1992 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 594-598, 1992.
  63. Thomas, C.R., "Computer Software in a Technology Machine Elements Course", Proceedings of 1993 ASEE IL/IN Sectional Meeting, 4 pages, 1993.
  64. Thomas C.R., "The True Power of Spreadsheet Lookup and Reference Functions in the Solution of Technology Design Problems", Proceedings of 1993 ASEE IL/IN Sectional Meeting, 4 pages, 1993.
  65. Thomas, C.R. and Hillsman, V.S., "Simple Word Rules for the Determination of Gear Force Directions", Proceedings of 1993 Frontiers in Education Conference, 862-865, 1993.
  66. Thomas, C.R. and Hillsman, V.S., "Power Screw Analysis Software", 1994 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2067-2071, 1994.
  67. Hillsman, V.S. and Thomas, C.R., "Spreadsheet Analysis of Eccentrically Loaded Fillet Welds", 1994 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, 2279-2283, 1994.
  68. Thomas, C.R., "Effectively Replacing Partial-Credit Examination Questions", Proceedings of 1995 ASEE Illinois/Indiana Sectional Meeting, 117-122, 1995.
  69. Thomas, C.R., "An Industry Technical Computer Usage Survey: A First Look", Proceedings of 1995 ASEE Illinois/Indiana Sectional Meeting, 475-479, 1995.
  70. Thomas, C.R. and Olesak, P.J., "A Comparison of Faculty To Industry Responses on an Industry Technical Computer Usage Survey ", 1995 ASEE North Central Section Annual ConferenceProceedings, 38-44, 1995.
  71. Thomas, C. R. and Hillsman, V. S., "Value Packed Student Spreadsheet Learning Experiences", Proceedings 1996 ASEE Southeastern Section Meeting, 332-336, 1996.
  72. Thomas, C. R., "Face-lifting Spreadsheets with Automated Data Entry", Proceedings of 1996 ASEE Illinois-Indiana Sectional Meeting, 79-87, 1996.
  73. Thomas, C. R. and Olesak, P. J., "Analysis of an Industry Technical Computer Usage Survey", 1996 ASEE North Central Section Annual Conference Proceedings, 431-441, 1996.
  74. Hutzel, W.J., Kraebber, H.W., and Thomas, C.R., "How Many Credits for an MET Degree?", Proceedings of 1997 Illinois/Indiana Sectional Conference, 126-133, 1997.
  75. Thomas, C.R., "Can Ancient BASICA Programs be Realistically Upgraded to Visual Basic?", Proceedings of 1997 Illinois/Indiana Sectional Conference, 31-37, 1997.
  76. Thomas, C. R. and Cooper, H. L., “A Seeming Paradox in Coil Spring Compression Analysis”, American Society for Engineering Education 2004 Illinois-Indiana Sectional Conference, 2004.
  77. Thomas, C. R., Kirk, T. E. and French, R. M.  “Dynamic Equations of Motion and the Many Faces of D’Alemberts Principle”, Proceedings of the 24th International Modal Analysis Conference, St. Louis, Missouri, CD-ROM, 2006.

Articles
Conference Presentations 

  1. Thomas, C.R. "On Forced Vibration Problems Involving Time Derivatives in the Bound Conditions," Sixteenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, 1970.
  2. Thomas, C.R. "Simple Thickness Modes for Laminated Composite Materials," Seventeenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, 1971.
  3. Thomas, C.R. "Simple Thickness Modes for Laminated Composite Materials," Eighty-Second Meeting of the Acoustical Society of America, 1971.
  4. Thomas, C.R. "Flexural Vibrations of Laminated Plate Strips," Eighteenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, 1972.
  5. Thomas, C.R. "Flexural and Extensional Vibrations of Simply Supported Laminated Rectangular Plates," Nineteenth Conference of Army Mathematicians, 1973.
  6. Thomas, C.R. "An Adjoint Variational Principle for the Mass Optimization of Nonconservative Beams with Internal and External Damping," Twentieth Conference of Army Mathematicians, 1974.
  7. Thomas, C.R. "The Standard Linear Model in the Stability and Mass Optimization of Nonconservative Euler Beams," Twenty-First Conference of Army Mathematicians, 1975.
  8. Thomas, C.R. "An Effective Stiffness Viscoelastic Composite Beam Theory," Twenty-Second Conference of Army Mathematicians, 1976.
  9. Thomas, C.R. "Recruiting Students," 88th ASEE Annual Conference, 1980.
  10. Thomas, C.R. "Assigning Grades More Fairly," 89th ASEE Annual Conference, 1981.
  11. Thomas, C.R. "Reliability of Short Answer and Essay Exams," 90th ASEE Annual Conference, 1982.
  12. Thomas, C.R. "The Need for Quality ET Textbooks that Facilitate Learning," 91st ASEE Annual Conference, 1983.
  13. Thomas, C.R. "Characteristics of Students who Transfer to Technology," 92nd ASEE Annual Conference, 1984.
  14. Thomas, C.R. "Determination and Utilization of Reliability of Composite Scores," 92nd ASEE Annual Conference, 1984.
  15. Thomas, C.R. "Results of a MBTI Utilization in Engineering Technology," 92nd ASEE Annual Conference, 1984.
  16. Thomas, C.R. "Easily Interpreted Standard Transformed Score Scales," 14th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, 1984.
  17. Thomas, C.R. "Simplified Ability Adjusted Standard Scores," 93rd ASEE Annual Conference, 1985.
  18. Thomas, C.R. "A Survey of Technology Students," 93rd ASEE Annual Conference, 1985.
  19. Thomas, C.R. "The MBTI and Faculty Evaluation," 1985 ASEE North Central and Indiana-Illinois Sectional Meeting, 1985.
  20. Thomas, C.R. "Problems of Promotion and Tenure for Technology Faculty at a Major University," 94th ASEE Annual Conference, 1986.
  21. Thomas, C.R. "Analysis of a Technology Survey," 94th ASEE Annual Conference, 1986.
  22. Thomas, C.R. "Student Computer Projects in Machine Elements," 94th ASEE Annual Conference, 1986.
  23. Thomas, C.R. "Correlations Between Pre-college and Technology Course Achievement," 1986 ASEE North Central and Indiana-Illinois Sectional Conference, 1986.
  24. Thomas, C.R. "Comparison of a Technology Computer Survey With Academic Achievement," 1986 ASEE North Central and Indiana-Illinois Sectional Conference, 1986.
  25. Thomas, C.R. "A Survey of Technology Student Attitudes Regarding Computer Programming, High School Preparation, and College Careers" 95th ASCE Annual Conference, 1987.
  26. Thomas, C.R. "Microcomputer Graphics in Kinematics" 95th ASFE Annual Conference, 1987.
  27. Thomas, C.R. "A Survey of Student Motivation and Perceptions of Course Policy in an A-Exemption Elective Course" 95th ASEE Annual Conference, 1987.
  28. Thomas, C.R. "A Microcomputer Gradebook and Course Management System" 95th ASEE Annual Conference, 1987.
  29. Thomas, C.R. "Correlations Between Achievement in Technology Courses", 95th ASEE Annual Conference, 1987.
  30. Thomas, C.R. "A Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Interpretation of a Student Survey", 17th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, 1987.
  31. Thomas, C.R. "The MBTI and Academic Achievement in Technology", 17th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference, 1987.
  32. Thomas, C.R. "Research in Technology: Implications and Alternatives", 96th ASEE Annual Conference, 1988.
  33. Thomas, C.R. "A Regression Evaluation of Prerequisite Importance and Course Interrelationships in Technology", 96th ASEE Annual Conference, 1988.
  34. Thomas, C.R. "Spreadsheet Applications in Technology", 1989 ASEE Annual Conference, 1989.
  35. Thomas, C.R., "MBTI Comparisons and a Course Grade Regression in a Technology Machine Elements Course", 1989 ASEE Annual Conference, 1989.
  36. Thomas, C.R., "Rapid MBTI Self-Classification", 1989 ASEE Annual Conference, 1989.
  37. Thomas, C.R., "Correlations Between Pre-College Achievement, Examination Items and Attendance in a Technology Dynamics Course", 1989 ASEE Annual Conference, 1989.
  38. Thomas, C.R., "Computer Software in a Technology Mechanism Kinematics and Dynamics Course", 1991 American Society for Engineering Education Illinois-Indiana Sectional Meeting, 1991.
  39. Thomas, C.R., "Comments on a Computer Algorithm for Test Scaling", 1991 American Society for Engineering Education Illinois-Indiana Sectional Meeting, 1991.
  40. Thomas, C.R., "The Need for Departmental Policies Regarding Student Computer Usage in Engineering and Technology", 1991 Frontiers in Education Conference, 1991.
  41. Thomas, C.R., "Computer Software in a Technology Machine Elements Course", 1993 ASEE IL/IN Sectional Meeting, 1993.
  42. Thomas, C.R., "The True Power of Spreadsheet Lookup and Reference Functions in the Solution of Technology Design Problems", 1993 ASEE IL/IN Sectional Meeting, 1993.
  43. Thomas, C.R., "Effectively Replacing Partial-Credit Examination Questions", 1995 ASEE Illinois/Indiana Sectional Meeting, 1995.
  44. Thomas, C.R., "An Industry Technical Computer Usage Survey: A First Look", 1995 ASEE Illinois/Indiana Sectional Meeting, 1995.
  45. Thomas, C.R., "Can Ancient BASICA Programs be Realistically Upgraded to Visual Basic?, 1997 Illinois/Indiana Sectional Conference, 1997.
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