Environmental and Technological Studies

Faculty and Staff

Faculty

Chuck Hentges

Chuck Hentges

  • Department Chair
  • Associate Professor
  • Ed. D. 2019, St. Cloud State University
  • Construction, technology education, Youth Apprenticeships, K-12 outreach
Jungwon Ahn

Jungwon Ahn

  • Assistant Professor
  • Ph.D. 2017, University of Minnesota
  • Numerical simulation, heat exchangers, cooling methods in electronics design, computer integrated manufacturing, plastics manufacturing

320-308-4946 | 203 Headley Hall
jahn@stcloudstate.edu

Anthony I. Akubue

Anthony I. Akubue

  • Internship Coordinator
  • Professor
  • Ed.D. 1989, West Virginia University
  • Energy technology, technology and third world development, technology transfer
Michner (Mitch) Bender

Michner (Mitch) Bender

  • Professor
  • Ph.D. 2001, Auburn University
  • Environmental soil science, waste management, nutrient cycling, undergraduate research, service learning
Kurt R. Helgeson

Kurt R. Helgeson

  • Professor
  • Ed.D. 1993, West Virginia University
  • Construction, technology education, Project Lead the Way, K-12 outreach, & Husky Make-it Space
John Holmen

John Holmen

  • Assistant Professor
  • M.S. - West Virginia University
  • Technology education, construction management, k-12 outreach and professional development

Headley Hall 102
jiholmen@stcloudstate.edu

Balsy Kasi

Balsy Kasi

  • Professor
  • Ph.D. 1999, Iowa State University of Science and Technology
  • Materials Science & Engineering, Industrial Technology, Sustainable Engineering & Management, STEM Education, NDT/NDE, Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management, Capital Budgeting
James A. Nicholson

James A. Nicholson

  • Associate Professor
  • Ph.D. 1991, Colorado State University
  • Communications, computer-aided design, graphics, manufacturing, product design
Charles L. Rose

Charles L. Rose

  • Professor
  • Ph.D. 1996, Iowa State University of Science and Technology
  • Lakes, water quality, wetlands
Mark Schroll

Mark Schroll

  • Assistant Professor
  • M.A. - The George Washington University
  • Technology Education, Husky Make-it Space, 3D printing and Rapid Prototyping, Mobile Lab and Project Lead the Way
Mike Sundblad

Mike Sundblad

  • Assistant Professor
  • Technology education, construction management, k-12 outreach and professional development

Headley Hall 103
mhsundblad@stcloudstate.edu

Nancy K. Sundheim

Nancy K. Sundheim

  • Associate Professor
  • Ph.D. 1988, Kansas State University
  • Lean manufacturing, process improvement (Quality Control), industrial engineering, cross-functional teamwork

Staff

Deb Michaelis

  • Office Manager