Stephen W. Crown, Ph.D.
Rank:
Associate Professor
Contact Information:
The University of Texas-Pan American
Mechanical Engineering Department
1201 W. University Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999
Office: ENB 3.234
Phone: (956)384-5015
Fax: (956)381-3527
Email: swcrown@utpa.edu
Website: crown.panam.edu
Education:
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University 1993
Dissertation: “An Experimental Study of the Thermal Performance of R-134a and Refrigerant Blends in an Air-Conditioning System.”
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Iowa State University 1989
Thesis: A Study of energy Conservation Programs in Iowa Public Buildings: Recommendations to Improve Technical Analyses and Review Procedures.”
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado 1985
Research Interests:
- Engineering Education
- Heating Ventilating Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration
- Applied Thermodynamics
Selected Publications:
- Crown, S. and Fuentes, A.A., "Web-based Forums for Student Learning through Teaching", Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Honolulu, HI, June 2007.
- Fuentes, A.A. and Crown, S., "Improving Conceptual Learning in Mechanics of Materials by Using Web-based Games and the Involvement of Students in the Game Design Process", Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Honolulu, HI, June 2007.
- Fuentes, A.A., Crown, S. et al., "Industry Senior Design Project to Build an International Partnership Towards Educational Innovation", Proceedings of the ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference. South Padre Island, TX. March 2007.
- Crown, S. and Fuentes, A.A., "Student Learning Through Teaching: Using Student Projects and Homework to Promote a Higher Level of Student Learning and Build Course Content", Proceedings of the ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference. South Padre Island, TX. March 2007.
- Gudapati, K.T., Crown, S., and Fuentes, A.A., "Experimental Investigation of Thermal Performance of Metal Foam Heat Exchangers", HESTEC Science Symposium, UTPA, September 2006.??
