Dr. Alison Polasik, associate professor of engineering, was awarded a spot in the Fulbright Specialist Roster, Campbell University’s School of Engineering announced this week.
Polasik was recommended by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and World Learning Peer Review Panel for placement on the roster for three years. She is now eligible to be matched with short-term projects designed by foreign institutions in over 150 countries.
“Some of the most meaningful experiences in my career have come from stepping outside my familiar environment and learning from others,” Polasik said. “I’m excited to use my expertise to support international engineering programs, build new relationships and grow personally and professionally through the Fulbright Specialist Program.”
School of Engineering Founding Dean Dr. Jenna Carpenter called the announcement a “prestigious opportunity.”
“It shows that our innovative, nationally-ranked engineering program at Campbell provides our faculty with unique expertise and valuable insights in engineering education,” Carpenter said.
In August, Polasik was selected recently for the KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network) EM-FUEL Program, a national emerging leader training program for professors and other academics looking to step into broader roles of influence.
At Campbell, Polasik teaches courses in materials science and engineering, engineering statistics, thermodynamics, statics, mechanics and Fundamentals of Engineering exam preparation. A metallurgist by training and an engineering educator by vocation, Polasik said she is committed to helping students develop the technical skills, confidence and professional identity needed to become successful engineers. She is also active in the American Society for Engineering Education; The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society; and ABET, where she serves as an Engineering Accreditation Commission program evaluator and commissioner.
Her teaching has been recognized with awards from both Campbell and the ASEE Materials Division.