College Of Technology Eastern Michigan University

Dr. Pam Becker

Assistant Professor Technology Management Program Coordinator


School of Technology Studies
(734) 487-1161
122 Sill Hall (Main office)
College of Technology
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
pam.becker@emich.edu

Courses Taught :

TM / INDT 130, Introduction to Technology Management.
TM / INDT 150, Understanding Technology.
TM / INDT 212, The Management of Technological Change.
TM / INDT 311, Information Management and Organizations.
TM / INDT 314, A Socio-Technical Approach to Process Improvement.
TM / INDT 415, Senior Seminar in Technology Management.

Short Bio:

Pam Becker has been employed at Eastern Michigan University since 1993; she is an Assistant Professor and the undergraduate Technology Management program coordinator in the School of Technology Studies. She received the EMU-FT Outstanding Teaching Award in 2004. She received her Associate degree from Washtenaw Community College and her Bachelor of Science in Administration from the University of Michigan with dual majors in Managerial Economics and Finance, and Marketing. Ms. Becker also completed the Master of Liberal Studies (MLS) in Technology from Eastern Michigan University with concentrations in Technology Management and Adult Education. She has completed all of the course work in the doctorate program in Educational Leadership at Eastern Michigan University and is currently working on her dissertation which focuses on undergraduate Technology Management curriculum.

Areas of Expertise:

Technology Management
Online course and program development
Science, Technology & Society.

Most Important/Recent Publications (More available upon request)

Bellamy, A., Becker, P., & Kuwik, P. (2003, Summer/Fall). Developing a technology management curriculum from a perspective of strategic intent. Journal of Technology Studies, XXIX(2).

Becker, P., & Hanewicz, C.A. (Eds.). (2002). Understanding Technology. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing.

Becker, P., Bellamy, A.., & Kuwik, P. (2000). Technology Management: Developing an Undergraduate Program of Studies, National Association of Industrial Technology.

Bellamy, A., Becker, P., & Kuwik P. (2000). The Development of Strategic Intent within Technology Management Programs. National Association of Industrial Technology.

Becker, P., White, D., Speelman, P., & Gilbert-Warner, C. (1999). Online Courses: Strategies for Effective Development and Management. National Association of Industrial Technology.