Dr Steinhauer has taught at ERAU since 1997. Currently, she is an Associate Professor and the Department Chair of the Freshman Engineering Department. ÌýShe teaches: Introduction to Graphical Communication, Introduction to Engineering Design, Spatial Visualization Development, Advanced 3D Modeling, and Additive Manufacturing/Rapid Prototyping.
Her research interests include the development of engineering curriculum that utilize the power of 3D modeling to foster deeper learning by providing students a scaffold to successfully implement an interdisciplinary approach, and the effect of engineering design skills on student learning and academic success in the engineering field, specifically its impact on the recruitment, retention, and success of women.
Dr. Steinhauer has been integral in the development of several instrumental retention and outreach programs at Embry-Riddle.Ìý In 2006 she co-founded the ERAU Women’s Baja SAE Team and in 2007 she co-founded the College of Engineering’s FIRST Program, a coaching program geared toward the success of women in engineering.ÌýÌý In 2009 and 2010 she was the co-director for the GEMS summer camp.Ìý She has also been the faculty advisor for Project Piquero, which developed an UAV to police for illegal shark finning in the Galapagos Islands.
She has authored over 15 journal and conference articles.Ìý Steinhauer, a three time recipient of Embry-Riddle women's Vision award in 2007, 2009, and 2011 and also has received the ABET Diversity Award in 2010.Ìý She is an active member in the Society of Automotive Engineers, SAE, American Society for Engineering Education, ASEE, Women in Engineering Program Advocates Network, WEPAN, and the American Educational Research Association, AERA.
Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering Education, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
M.S. - Master of Science in Human Factors and Systems: Systems Engineering, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Engineering Technology, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
3D Modeling
CNC Milling/Machining
Parts Design and Analysis
Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping
ASEE
SAE
WEPAN
AERA
COE (CATIA Operator's Exchange)
Co Advisor Women's BAJA SAE Team
AdvisorÌýFIRST Program
Advisor Project Piquero