Written by Carter Thweatt \/\/ Photo by Macy Cox<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In spring 2021, Dr. James Huff, associate professor of engineering, received a $575,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to begin research on professional shame, an accomplishment that any researcher would be proud to receive even once. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A little over a year later, Huff has once again received a research grant from the NSF. This time, it\u2019s a little over $456,000, and Huff received it for research he plans to undertake with Oregon State professor Dr. Shane Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Huff\u2019s research will be about engineering capstone courses and how they affect students\u2019 futures in design. Huff explained in further detail the research he plans to do with Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn this study, we are looking for ways to understand how students\u2019 identities as engineers are connected to how well they engage, or not, the learning opportunities in capstone design,\u201d Huff said. \u201cOur goal is to use these findings to support engineering capstone design instructors as they create engaging and authentic environments of learning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One thing Huff stressed was that the grant was not a trophy for research that has been finished \u2014 rather it was a gift provided to help kickstart research that has not yet taken place but that the NSF thinks has potential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe award is not for research that has already been completed but to fund the costs associated with the research that will be completed,\u201d Huff said. \u201cWe are only at the start of this project.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Those who know Huff said they weren\u2019t all that surprised by his receiving a second grant. Senior Grant Countess, a student in Huff\u2019s research lab, said the grant is well deserved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI can\u2019t say that I\u2019m surprised,\u201d Countess said. \u201cDr. Huff works very hard and produces highly advanced research. It brings me a lot of happiness to see him rewarded for his hard work.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Brad Miller, chair of the Engineering and Physics Department, said the grant is not only big for Huff, but for the engineering department as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAny grant award from NSF is prestigious,\u201d Miller said. \u201cThis award elevates his professional stature and provides recognition for our department.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Countess said he was thrilled to hear Huff had been awarded this grant, because he enjoyed working with him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s always an honor to work with Dr. Huff,\u201d Countess said. \u201cHe\u2019s ultimately focused on the individual and asking questions that bring wellbeing for the whole person into the spotlight.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Miller expressed a similar sentiment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI enjoy working with Dr. Huff,\u201d Miller said. \u201cHe is a conscientious faculty member. He fulfills his work duties with enthusiasm. He volunteers to help me with small administrative tasks that make my job much easier. He is a good communicator.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now all that remains is for Huff and Brown to begin their research, and Huff is excited for the opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI was and remain grateful for the opportunity to pursue this investigation at Harding,\u201d Huff said. \u201cI am enthusiastic about having a line of research that directly benefits engineering design education.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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