Biography
Dr. Ermer primarily teaches courses related to the “hard” side of the mechanical engineering curriculum, including Dynamics of Machinery (ENGR 334) and Materials and Processes in Manufacturing (ENGR 324). She has taught the Engineering Instrumentation Laboratory (ENGR 382). She has also been a regular instructor for Introduction to Engineering Design (ENGR 101).
Education
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University, 1994
- Thesis topic: system dynamics and control, specifically the development of a three-dimensional environment for bond graph system modeling
- M.S. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987
- B.S. in Engineering with a Mechanical Concentration, Calvin College, 1986
Academic Interests
- Christian and philosophical perspectives on engineering and technology
- Quality control, continuous improvement, and educational assessment
- Women in engineering
Professional Services
Dr. Ermer is a member of the governing board of the Christian Engineering Society (CES). She currently serves as a program evaluator for the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Professional Associations
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