MICHAEL HACKER Email: michael.hacker@hofstra.edu
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION Institution Location Ben Gurion University Beersheva, Israel New York University New York City City College of NY New York City City College of NY New York City City College of NY New York City Stuyvesant HS New York City
Office Telephone: 518-915-1411
Major Science/Technology Educ. Technology Education School Admin./Supervision Industrial Arts Education Industrial Arts Education Science and Mathematics
APPOINTMENTS Dates Position 1999–Present Co-director, Center for STEM Research 1997–2002 Research Associate Professor 1984–1997 New York State Supervisor for Technology Education 1964–1984 Teacher and Chairperson, Department of Technology 1970–1978 Adjunct Faculty, Department of Technology Education
Degree & Year Ph.D., 2014 ABD 1992 NYS Certification, 1970 M.S. Ed., 1968 B.S. Ed., 1964 NYS Regents Diploma, 1959
Institution Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY SUNY SB, Stony Brook, NY NYSED, Albany, NY Syosset CSD, Syosset, NY City College of New York, NYC
PROJECTS ADMINISTERED AND GRANTS RECEIVED Co-PI, Exploring Computation Integrated into Technology Education, NSF # 1923552, $999,968, 2019-2022 PI, Needed Math Conference, NSF # DUE 1737946, $250K, 2017-2018 PI, Engineering for All, NSF # DRL 1316601, $1.7M, 2013-2016 PI, Articulated Technological Education Pathways, NSF # DUE-1104253, $2M, 2011-2015 PI, Simulations and Modeling in Technology Education, NSF # DRL 0821965, $3.2M, 2008-2013 Co-PI, Math Infusion into Science Project, NSF # DUE-0927973, $2.09M, 2009-2012 Co-PI/PC, Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Project, NSF # 0314910, $11.5M, 2003-2008 Co-PI, Project ESTEEM, NSF # DUE-0703081, $720K, 2007-2010 Co-PI, Career Curriculum for Technology, NSF # DUE-0603403, $750K, 2006-2009 Co-PI, New York State Professional Development Collaborative, NSF # DUE-0302808, $1.53M, 2003-2006 Co-PI, New York State Curriculum for Advanced Technological Education, NSF # 0053269, $1.5M, 2000-2003 Co-PI, Technology Modules on the World-Wide Web, NSF # 9911569, $1M, 2000-2003 Co-PI/PC, Math, Science and Technology in the Elementary Schools, NSF # ESI-9618962, $4.2M, 1997-2002 Co-PI, New York State Technology Education Network, NSF # ESI-9353514, $1.6M, 1993-1996 Director and/or Co-Principal Investigator, NATO Advanced Research Workshops: Technology Education in School and Industry, The Czech Republic and Slovakia, $60,000, 1993. Advanced Educational Technology in Technology Education, Salford, England, $60,000, 1992. Integrating Advanced Technology into Technology Education, Eindhoven, The Netherlands, $40,000, 1990. PUBLICATIONS Books and Book Chapters Hacker, M. (2018). Concepts in Engineering and Technology Education. In de Vries, M., ed. International Handbook of Technology Education Research. Springer Publishing. Pp. 173-191. ISBN 978-3-319-44686-8 Reid, K., Reeping, D., Stephan, E., Hacker, M., Burghardt, D., Leuptwo, R., Bowman, D., Park, W., Sill, B., & Ohland, M. (2017). Principles of Applied Engineering. Textbook, 441 pp. Pearson Education. Hacker, M., and Barak, M. (2017). Important Engineering and Technology Concepts and Skills for all High School Students in the US: Comparing Perceptions of University Engineering Educators and High School Technology Teachers. Journal of Technology Education. 29(2): 31-52.
Barak, M., & Hacker, M., eds. (2011). Fostering Human Development through Engineering and Technology Education. Sense Publishers: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Hacker, M., & Kiggens, J. (2011). Gaming to Learn. A Promising Approach Using Educational Games to Stimulate STEM Learning. In Barak, M. and Hacker, M., eds. Fostering Human Development through Engineering and Technology Education. Sense Publishers: Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Hacker, M. et al. Engineering and Technology. (2010). Textbook. 731 pp. Cengage Learning: Clifton Park, NY. Hacker, M., & Burghardt, M. D. (2008). Technology Education: Learning by Design. 558 pp. Prentice Hall School Division: Upper Saddle River, NJ. McAlister, B., Tiala, S., & Hacker, M. (2008). Engineering Content and the Technology Education Curriculum. In Engineering and Technology Education: 57th yearbook of the Council on Technology Teacher Education (Custer and Erekson, eds.). Peoria, IL: Glencoe Publishing, Inc. Gordon, A., Hacker, M., & de Vries, M., eds. (1993). Advanced Educational Technology in Technology Education. NATO ASI Series. Springer-Verlag: Heidelberg, Germany. Hacker, M. (1995). Implementation of Technology Education in New York State, in Advanced Educational Technology: Research Issues (Thomas T. Liao, ed.). Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Research Workshop. Hacker, M., & Barden, R. (1993). Living with Technology. Textbook. 560 pp. Delmar Publishers, Inc.: Albany, NY Hacker, M., & Barden, R. (1992). Technology in Your World. 448 pp. Textbook. Delmar Publishers, Inc.: Albany, NY. Hacker, M., Gordon, A., and de Vries, M., eds. (1991). Integrating Advanced Technology into Technology Education. NATO ASI Series. Springer-Verlag: Heidelberg, Germany. Hacker, M., and Barden, R. (1990). Communications Technology. 448 pp. Delmar Publishers, Inc.: Albany, NY. Journal Articles and Papers Hacker, M. (2018, December/January). Integrating Computational Thinking into Technology and Engineering Education. Technology and Engineering Teacher. 77(4): 9-14 Hacker, M., Cavanaugh, S., DeHaan, C., Longware, A.J., McGuire, M., & Plummer, M. (2018, May-June). Engineering for All: Classroom Implementation. Technology and Engineering Teacher. 77(8): 22:27. Hacker, M., Crismond, D., Hecht, D., Lomask, M. (2017). Engineering for All: A Middle School Program to Introduce Students to Engineering as a Social Good. Technology and Engineering Teacher. 77(3):8‒14. Hacker, M. (2017, July 13). Technology and Engineering Education: Fulfilling its Promise. PATT 31 Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Hacker, M., and Barak, M. (2017). Important Engineering and Technology Concepts and Skills for all High School Students in the US: Comparing Perceptions of University Engineering Educators and High School Technology Teachers. Journal of Technology Education. 28(2): 31–52. Hacker, M., and Barak, M. (2015, April 9). Importance of Key Engineering and Technology Concepts and Skills for all High School Students: Comparing Perceptions of University Engineering Educators and High School Technology Teachers. PATT 29 Conference, Marseille, France. Rossouw, A., Hacker, M., & de Vries, M. (2012, April). Concepts and Contexts in Engineering and Technology Education: An International and Interdisciplinary Delphi Study. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. 21(4):409‒424. DOI: 10.1007/s10798-010-9129-1 de Vries, M., Hacker, M., & Burghardt, M.D. (2010, November). Teaching Technology and Engineering: A Research Study to Identify Overarching Themes and Instructional Contexts in Engineering and Technology Education. The Technology and Engineering Teacher. 70(3): 15‒19. ITEEA: Reston, VA. Burghardt, M. D., Hecht, D., Russo, M., Lauckhardt, J., & Hacker, M. (2010, Fall). A Study of Mathematics Infusion in Middle School Technology Education Classes. Journal of Technology Education. 22 (1). Hacker, M., & Burghardt, D. (2008, November). Addressing Issues Related to Technology and Engineering. The Technology Teacher. 68(3): 28‒33. ITEEA, Reston, VA. Hacker, M. (2008, October). Technology Education Teacher Quality in the STEM Era. Proceedings of the International Conference on Design and Technology Education Research. PATT/ORT Israel.
Burghardt, M., & Hacker, M. (2004). Informed Design: A Contemporary Approach to Design Pedagogy as the Core Process in Technology. The Technology Teacher. 64(1): 6‒9. Hacker, M., & Burghardt, M. D. (2002). Large-Scale Teacher Enhancement Projects Focusing on Technology Education. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education. 39(3). Hacker, M. (1997, July). Technology Education: Thoughts on the Nature of the Subject. The MSTe Project. Hofstra University. Hempstead, NY. Hacker, M. (1994). A Model for Integrated Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education Staff Development, in Technology Education in School and Industry (Blandow and Dyrenfurth, eds.). NATO ARW. Hacker, M. (1993). Implementation Issues in Technology Education in Advanced Educational Technology in Technology Education (Gordon, A., Hacker, M., and de Vries, M., eds.). Proceedings of the NATO ASI. Waidelich, W., Hacker, M., Zahn, D. K., & Schultz. J. (1990, November). Middle Schoolers Dig into Voc Ed….If it’s About Real Stuff. Vocational Education Journal. 65(7): 40‒42. Hacker, M. (1990, Jan.). Applying Leadership and Strategic Planning Techniques. The Technology Teacher. 49(4): 3‒9. ITEA: Reston, VA. Hacker, M., & Listar, G. (1985, October 11-12). A Mandated Course in Technology from Philosophy to Implementation in New York State. Technology Education: Issues and Trends. Proceedings of Technology Education Symposium VII. California University of Pennsylvania. Pp. 74‒76. Hacker, M., & Grey, P. 1985, January). Integrating Glass Technology into Secondary School Technology Education Programs. The Technology Teacher. 44(4): 9‒12. Hacker, M. (1983, December). Glass Technology in Secondary Schools. An Experimental Program. American Ceramic Society Bulletin. 62(12): 1341‒1342 Hacker, M. & Laffer, R. (1983, April). Line Production for Learning Disabled—Enhancing Personal Development Skills of the Learning Disabled Through Line Production of Photographs. Man, Society, Technology. 42(7): 34‒35. Hacker, M., & Barden, R. (1983, March). A Systems Approach to Technology Education. Man, Society, Technology. 42(6): 9‒14. Hacker, M., & Fabozzi, J. (1986, April). New York State’s Occupational Education Program. School Shop. 45(9): 33. Hacker, M. (1969, January). The Syosset Plan: Seventh Grade Manufacturing. Industrial Arts and Vocational Education. 58(1): 24‒25. Selected Professional Activities and Honors National Science Foundation Panelist: AISL; ATE; DR K-12; IMD; ITEST; MSP; Teacher Enhancement. Outstanding Publication Award (2018). ITEEA Council of Technology and Engineering Teacher Educators. ITEEA Distinguished Technology Educator (DTE) award, (2012). British Design and Technology Association International Support of Design and Technology Award (2017). Outstanding Research Award (2011). Concepts and Contexts in Engineering and Technology Education. With Rossouw, A., & de Vries, M. ITEEA Council of Technology and Engineering Teacher Educators. Outstanding Research Award (2010). Thinking Outside the Rectangle: Technology Education Teachers Using Math- Infused Design Activities. With Burghardt, D., & Crismond, D. ITEEA Council of Technology and Engineering Teacher Educators. Academy of Fellows indoctrination (2004), International Technology Education Association. Distinguished Service Citation (2001), Epsilon Pi Tau National Honor Society National Standards for Technological Literacy Development Team Member and Writer, ITEEA (1996-2000) Consultant to the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1996) Consultant to the British Technology Enhancement Project (London, 1995) Outstanding State Supervisor Award (1993), ITEEA Council of Supervisors. IEEE Spectrum Pre-college Math/Science Education Award (1990), Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Laureate Citation (1990), Epsilon Pi Tau National Honor Society Outstanding Technology Educator Award, (1985). International Technology Education Association. President, New York State Technology Education Association (1984-1985).
SYNERGISTIC ACTIVITIES As co-director of the Hofstra Center for STEM Research (CSR), Hacker has written/co-written and administered 14 large-scale NSF projects to advance STEM literacy. He is presently a co-PI of Exploring Computation Integrated into Technology Education ($1M) to prepare high school technology and engineering teachers to teach computer science principles. He was PI of the $250K Needed Math Conference which identified math competencies technicians need to be successful in the STEM workplace. As PI of the $1.7M Engineering for All Project, he worked with expert STEM educators and researchers to design a middle school program to promote the potential of engineering as a social good, situating learning in authentic social contexts (food and water scarcity). As PI of the $2M Articulated Technological Education Pathways Project, Hacker managed the development of an LMS-based curriculum to bridge high school and community college technical programs. As PI/co-PI of ten other NSF projects focused on improving and broadening participation in K-16 STEM education, he conceived and provided leadership to projects as substantial as an $11.5M mathematics and science partnership (MSP). As former NYSED state supervisor for technology education, Hacker was responsible for conceptualizing, managing, and implementing statewide technology education reform. At NYSED, he co-managed the development of the NYS Learning Standards for Mathematics, Science and Technology, led the development of the NYS MS Introduction to Technology program, the HS Principles of Engineering program, and a female engineer-mentored program for minority MS girls. His NYSED responsibilities included research, curriculum/staff/assessment development, and provision of technical assistance, K-16. As a member of the Technical Foundation of America-funded Conceptual Framework for Technology Education team (1990‒1991) and the NSF-funded Standards for Technological Literacy development team (1998‒ 2000), Hacker collaborated with national leaders in engineering and technology education to develop frameworks and national standards for technological literacy (STL).