Hi, my name is Mike Wierusz and I’m the instructor for both the IB Design and Technology and the Sustainable Engineering & Design courses being offered by the Northshore School District.
A little about me:
Background – Mechanical Engineer (see linkedin).
Areas of Interest – Aerodynamics, energy pricing, water access, basic needs, infographics, thermodynamics, birds, cars, and bicycles.
Hobbies – Human powered recreation, learning new stuff, and spending time with my daughter and wife.
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Recognition
- Bright Ideas – CEFPI Innovative Educator of the Year, WA, 2011/12
- Tree Hugging – E3 Environmental Educator of the Year, WA, 2011/12
- Fame and “fortune” – US Delegate, American Swiss Foundation’s Young Leaders Conference, Switzerland, 2010
Presentations:
- US Dept of Education Green Ribbon Schools – 2012 AWSP Conference
- Green Engineering Course – 2012 Imagine Tomorrow Competition
- 3D Printing – 2012 CTE Conference
- 53 Miles per Burrito – 2011 NSTA Conference