Joan Carter
Engineering Instructor
Department: Engineering
Office: B-130
Phone: 651-450-3251
E-mail: jcarter@inverhills.edu
Bio
In 2022, Joan was honored by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees as an Outstanding Educator. A licensed professional engineer in California, Iowa, and Minnesota, Joan helps students understand complex concepts while giving them a sense of belonging in the classroom. She has developed courses that easily transfer toward bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Joan has tremendous experience in her field, including 15 years working as a engineer and 15 years teaching college-level engineering, mathematics, and computer science courses. She holds the following degrees:
- Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Minnesota State University Mankato
- M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder
- M.S. in Mathematics with Emphasis in Education from Bemidji State University
Education Credentials:
Master of Science (MS) -
Bemidji State University
Master of Science (MS) -
University Of Colorado At Boulder
Bachelor of Arts (BA) -
University Of Colorado At Boulder
Daniel Smith
Engineering Faculty
Department: Engineering
Office: B-132
Phone: 651-450-3608
E-mail: daniel.smith@inverhills.edu
Education Credentials:
Master of Engineering Management (MEM) -
Majors: Engineering and Management -
Case Western Reserve University
Bach Sci-Mechanical Engineering (BSME) -
Majors: Mechanical Engineering -
Case Western Reserve University
