Amber Kemppainen

Contact

amber@mtu.edu
906-487-2193
Dillman 112D

Teaching Professor, Engineering Fundamentals

PhD, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors, Michigan Technological University
MS, Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors, Michigan Technological University
MS, Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University
BS, Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University

Biography

Dr. Kemppainen is dedicated to providing students with the tools they need to learn effectively. She currently serves as one of the co-directors of the LEarning with Academic Partners (LEAP) program, a peer-to-peer mentoring program geared towards supporting student learning. Her research interests include evaluating the current trends in engineering education, growth mindset, grit, and mental toughness. Outside of work, she enjoys martial arts, reading, writing, and spending quality time with her family.

Research Interests

Active learning
Growth mindset
Blended and online learning
Educational methods
Student engagement

Conference Papers and Presentations

Kemppainen, A.J., Hein, G.L., Patchin, S. H., D’Augustino, K., and C. Kangas. (2013). Outreach Activities from First-Year Engineering Projects. ASEE National Conference. Atlanta, GA.
Kemppainen, A. J., Hein, G. L., Jackson, M., Archer, R., Fraley, M., and C. Payment. (2012). Adaptation of Design Modules to First-Year Engineering Courses and K-12 Outreach – Update on IDEAS Project. ASEE National Conference. San Antonio, TX.
Amato-Henderson, S., Kemppainen, A., and G. Hein. (2011) Assessing Creativity in Engineering Students. 41st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Rapid City, SD.
Kemppainen, A., Hein, G., and A. Hamlin. (2011) Utilizing University Research and Upper-Division Course Material for an Enhanced First-Year Design Experience. 41st ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Rapid City, SD.
Hein, G.L., Kemppainen, A. J., and S. Amato-Henderson, (2011) First-Year Engineering Students and Ethical Analysis, ASEE National Conference. Vancouver, Canada.
Hein, G.L., Kemppainen, A.J. Amato-Henderson, S, Keith, J.M. and M. Roberts, (2010) Who Creates First-Year Engineering Design Activities?, ASEE National Conference. Louisville, KY.
Roberts, M, Kemppainen, A.J. and G.L. Hein, (2010) Working with and Mentoring Graduate Student Instructors in First-Year Engineering Courses ASEE National Conference. Louisville, KY.
Amato-Henderson, S., Hein, G., and A. Kemppainen. (2010) Assessing Creativity in Engineering: the Need for a Working Definition and Valid Assessments of Domain Specific Creative Cognitive Ability, ASEE National Conference. Louisville, KY.
Kemppainen, A., Amato-Henderson, S., and G. Hein. (2010) Work in Progress – Refining a Technical Communication Rubric for First-Year Engineering Instructors 4oth ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. Washington D.C.
Kemppainen, A., Jeason, N., and G. Hein (2010) Modifying a Pumping System in a First-Year Engineering Design Project ASEE Engineering Design Graphics Division Mid-year Conference. Houghton, MI