J. Carter Matheney Tiernan
Assistant Dean, College of Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington
Education:
| Ph.D. | Computer Science | University of Texas at Arlington | 1992 |
| MS | Computer Science | University of Texas at Dallas | 1987 |
| BA | Computer Science | University of Tennessee, Knoxville | 1983 |
Professional experience:
University of Texas, Arlington, Asst. Dean for Student Affairs, College of Engineering, since June 2007
University of Texas, Arlington (UTA), Senior Lecturer, & Dir. of Outreach, Computer Science Engineering (CSE), since Sept. 2007
UTA, Senior Lecturer, Undergrad. Advisor & Dir. of Outreach, CSE, April 2003 - Sept. 2007
UTA, Lecturer, Undergrad. Advisor & Dir. of Outreach, CSE, August 2001 - April 2003
Project SEED, Inc., Coordinator & National Liaison, Dallas, TX, June 1995 - August 2001
Managed program resources and personnel in Dallas office as part of management team. Maintained program website, developed training documentation for mathematics teacher professional development, and assisted in scheduling for teaching and professional development activities.
University of Texas, Dallas, Instructor, Computer Science, Summer Jun - Aug 1997 (part-time)
UTA, Instructor, CSE, Summers Jun - Aug 1992 - 1996, 1998 - 1999 (part-time)
Project SEED, Inc., Mathematics Specialist, Dallas, TX, June 1992 - August 2001
Taught high school and college mathematics to elementary school children and provided professional training for educators.
UTA, Faculty Associate, CSE, January 1990 - June 1992
Texas Instruments, Software Design and Knowledge Engineer, Dallas, TX, July 1983 - January 1990
Worked on software design for electro-optics systems and developed part of a multi-agent artificial intelligence system to support single-seat fighter pilots.
Professional Interests: Engineering and Computer Science Education, Artificial Intelligence Applications, K-12 STEM Education, Robotics
Publications and presentations (past 5 years):
C. Tiernan, “Proposed Addition of a “Connection” Component to the FIRST Tech Challenge Competition Structure”, Proposal to US FIRST, usfirst.org, March 2015
Plenary Panelist, "Cultural Influences in Girls in STEM", FIRST Global Community Conference, June 16-19, 2014, Hyannis, MA
L.Peterson, J. Epperson, R. Lopez, K. Schug, C. Tiernan,, “Experience with a Modified Emerging Scholars Program in High-Loss Mathematics and Chemistry Courses”, Published, 2013 First Year Engineering Experience Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, August 2013.
L. Peterson, J. Epperson, R. Lopez, K. Schug, C. Tiernan,, “AURAS: Increasing Retention in High-Loss Mathematics and Chemistry Courses” Proceedings, ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Conference, U Texas Arlington, Mar 2013.
Y. Weatherton, A. Kruzic, C. Tiernan, L. Peterson, “Mathematics Performance and First Year Retention of Students in Engineering Learning Communities”, Proceedings, American Society for Engineering Education, June 2011.
Speaker, “Life After Project Lead the Way” and Invited speaker, “Increasing the participation of girls in PLTW”, Texas Project Lead The Way Conference, Jan 24, 2011,Dallas, TX
Membership in professional organizations:
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Women in Engineering Programs and Advocates Network (WEPAN), Upsilon Pi Epsilon CS Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Sigma Xi Research Society, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Society for Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Institutional Service:
Director of Engineering Summer Programs, Trained Mediator certified in the State of Texas, Faculty Advisor for Engineering Student Council and Society of Women Engineers, Director of FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competition, Freshman Interest Group faculty advisor
Professional Service:
Fort Worth Regional Science and Engineering Fair Board Member (2011 – present), Conference Co-chair for ASEE-GSW Conference in March 2013, Arlington Chamber of Commerce Champion Education Committee (2012 – 2014), Chinese Institute of Engineers – DFW Section Board Member, NSF TUES program reviewer 2011, Sigma Xi Regional Director, Southwest Region 2010 – 2011, North Texas FIRST Advisory Board, Arlington ISD Project Lead the Way Advisory Board
Professional Development Activities:
Participant, ASEE National Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2013
Participant, NSF STEP Grantees meeting, Washington, DC, March 2013, 2011
Participant, Institute for a Competitive Workforce Retreat, Detroit, MI, Oct. 10-11, 2011
Participant, UTeach Institute – NMSI Conference, Austin, TX, May 2011
Keynote Speaker, Texas Project Lead The Way Conference, Jan 24, 2011,Dallas, TX
Participant, Texas STEP Awardees meeting, 2011
Facilitator, Active Learning Teaching Circle, Faculty Enrichment Prog. 08-09, UTA Provost’s Office,
Grant Support (past 5 years):
Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN)
Funder: Dept. of Education, UT Arlington; Co-PI, $704,385; Ending: 12/31/19
FORCES+ Focus On Retention in Cohorts of Engr. Students to Provide Lasting University Success
Funder: National Science Foundation S-STEM; Co-PI, $630,000; Ending: 08/31/19
AURAS: Arlington Undergraduate Research-based Achievement for STEM
Funder: National Science Foundation STEP; Co-PI, $1,999,994; Ending: 4/1/17
TexPREP Texas PreFreshman Engineering Program
Funder: Sid Richardson Foundation; Director, $30,000; Ending: 08/31/16
Funder: WP & Bulah Luse Foundation; Director, $6,000; Ending: 08/31/16
Engineering Recruitment Program Engineering Summer Program
Funder: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Project Manager, $12,900; Ending: 9/30/16
Engineering Recruitment Program Engineering Summer Program
Funder: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Project Manager, $12,900; Ending: 9/30/15
TexPREP Texas PreFreshman Engineering Program
Funder: Sid Richardson Foundation; Director, $26,000; Ending: 08/31/15
Engineering Recruitment Program Engineering Summer Program
Funder: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; Project Manager, $12,800; Ending: 9/30/14
FORCES Focus On Retention in Cohorts of Engineering Students
Funder: National Science Foundation S-STEM; Co-PI, $600,000; Ending: 01/14/14
Texas Summer Merit Program,
Funder: Texas Workforce Commission; Project Manager, $38,463; Ending: 9/30/13