Bachelor of Science, Applied Math, University of Pittsburgh
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
Ph.D, Industrial Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Post Doctorate, Industrial Engineering & Engineering Education, University of Pittsburgh
Clark, R., Spisso, A., Ketchman, K.J., Landis, A.E., Parrish, K., Mohammadiziazi, R., & Bilec, M.M. (2021). Gamifying Sustainable Engineering Courses: Student and Instructor Perspectives of Community, Engagement, Learning, and Retention. JOURNAL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 147(4), 04021009.American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). doi: 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.2643-9115.0000047.
Clark, R.M., & Kaw, A. (2021). Enhancing Student Outcomes in a Blended Numerical Methods Course for Engineers: The Case for Practice and Cumulative Tests. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 37(3), 585-593.
Clark, R. (2020). From the looking ahead editor. Advances in Engineering Education, 8(2), 1-2.
Clark, R.M., & Kaw, A. (2020). Adaptive learning in a numerical methods course for engineers: Evaluation in blended and flipped classrooms. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 28(1), 62-79.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/cae.22175.
Clark, R.M., & Kaw, A.K. (2020). Benefits of adaptive lessons for pre-class preparation in a flipped numerical methods course. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 51(5), 713-729.Informa UK Limited. doi: 10.1080/0020739x.2019.1617439.
Clark, R.M., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & Dukes, A. (2020). Supportive Classroom Assessment for Remote Instruction. Advances in Engineering Education, 8(4), 1-6.
Clark, R.M., Dickerson, S., Bedewy, M., Chen, K.P., Dallal, A., Gomez, A., Hu, J., Kerestes, R., & Luangkesorn, L. (2020). Social-Driven Propagation of Active Learning and Associated Scholarship Activity in Engineering: A Case Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 36(5), 1667-1680.
Clark, R.M., Stabryla, L.M., & Gilbertson, L.M. (2020). Sustainability coursework: student perspectives and reflections on design thinking. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN HIGHER EDUCATION, 21(3), 593-611.Emerald. doi: 10.1108/IJSHE-09-2019-0275.
Clark, R.M., Wang, M., Splain, Z.A., & Chen, K.P. (2020). Teaching a Standalone Optics and Lasers Course Using Project-Based Learning. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, 63(4), 255-262.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TE.2020.2976645.
Mahboobin, A., & Clark, R.M. (2020). How to Architecture Open-ended Problem-solvers? Student Reflections on Scaffolding Experiences in an Open-ended Problem-solving Bioengineering Course Sequence. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 9(1), 30.Sciedu Press. doi: 10.5430/jct.v9n1p30.
Clark, R. (2019). From the looking ahead editor. Advances in Engineering Education, 7(3).
Clark, R.M., & Dickerson, S.J. (2019). Assessing the Impact of Reflective Activities in Digital and Analog Electronics Courses. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, 62(2), 141-148.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TE.2018.2885720.
Dosse, L.A., Barry, M.M., Ramanathan, K., & Clark, R.M. (2019). A New Approach to Teaching Statics Using a Makerspace. 2019 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2019-October.IEEE. doi: 10.1109/fie43999.2019.9028389.
Jeffrey, D., & Clark, R.M. (2019). Supplementing Western Perspectives of Learner-Centered Instruction with a Daoist Approach Towards Authentic Power Sharing in the Classroom. International Journal of Contemporary Education, 2(1), 9-16.
Kaw, A., Clark, R., Delgado, E., & Abate, N. (2019). Analyzing the use of adaptive learning in a flipped classroom for preclass learning. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 27(3), 663-678.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/cae.22106.
Clark, R.M., & Dickerson, S.J. (2018). A Case Study of Post-Workshop Use of Simple Active Learning in an Introductory Computing Sequence. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, 61(3), 167-176.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TE.2018.2808274.
Clark, R.M., & Mahboobin, A. (2018). Scaffolding to Support Problem-Solving Performance in a Bioengineering Lab-A Case Study. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EDUCATION, 61(2), 109-118.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TE.2017.2755601.
Clark, R.M., Kaw, A., Lou, Y., Scott, A., & Besterfield-Sacre, M.E. (2018). Evaluating Blended and Flipped Instruction in Numerical Methods at Multiple Engineering Schools. International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, 12(1).Georgia Southern University.
Dickerson, S.J., & Clark, R.M. (2018). A classroom-based simulation-centric approach to microelectronics education. COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 26(4), 768-781.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/cae.21918.
Bodnar, C.A., & Clark, R.M. (2017). Can Game-Based Learning Enhance Engineering Communication Skills?. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION, 60(1), 24-41.Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/TPC.2016.2632838.
Clark, R., & Besterfield-Sacre, M. (2017). Experiences with “Flipping” an Introductory Mechanical Design Course. In The Flipped Classroom: Practice and Practices in Higher Education. Sydney: Springer.
Clark, R.M., & Besterfield-Sacre, M. (2017). Assessing Flipped Classrooms. In The Flipped Classroom: Practice and Practices in Higher Education. Sydney: Springer.. Sydney: Springer.
Markovetz, M.R., Clark, R.M., Swiecki, Z., Irgens, G.A., Chesler, N.C., Shaffer, D.W., & Bodnar, C.A. (2017). Influence of end customer exposure on product design within an epistemic game environment. Advances in Engineering Education, 6(2).
Clark, R.M., Besterfield-Sacre, M., Budny, D., Bursic, K.M., Clark, W.W., Norman, B.A., Parker, R.S., Patzer, J.F., & Slaughter, W.S. (2016). Flipping engineering courses: A school wide initiative. Advances in Engineering Education, 5(3).
Clark, R.M., Bodnar, C., & Bongiorni, W. (2016). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Game-Based Learning on Improvement of Student Learning Outcomes within a Sophomore Level Chemical Product Design Class. International Journal of Engineering Education, 32(1B), 448.Tempus Publications.
Clark, R.M., Kaw, A., & Besterfield-Sacre, M. (2016). Comparing the effectiveness of blended, semi-flipped, and flipped formats in an engineering numerical methods course. Advances in Engineering Education, 5(3).
Bodnar, C.A., Clark, R.M., & Besterfield-sacre, M.E. (2015). Lessons Learned through Sequential Offerings of an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for Sophomore Engineering Students. Journal of Entrepreneurship in Engineering, 6(1), 52-67.
Ozaltin, N.O., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & Clark, R.M. (2015). Design Team Processes that Contribute to Innovative Outcomes: A Mixed Methods Approach. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 31(6), 1537-1553.
Ozaltin, N.O., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & Clark, R.M. (2015). An engineering educator's decision support tool for improving innovation in student design projects. Advances in Engineering Education, 4(4).
Clark, R.M., Shuman, L.J., & Besterfield-Sacre, M. (2013). In-Depth Use of Modeling in Engineering Coursework to Enhance Problem Solving. In International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling. (pp. 173-188).Springer Netherlands. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-6271-8_15.
Clark, R.M., Shuman, L.J., & Besterfield-Sacre, M. (2010). In-Depth Use of Modeling in Engineering Coursework to Enhance Problem Solving. In Modeling Students' Mathematical Modeling Competencies. (pp. 173-188).Springer US. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0561-1_15.
Clark, R.M., & Besterfield-Sacre, M.E. (2009). A New Approach to Hazardous Materials Transportation Risk Analysis: Decision Modeling to Identify Critical Variables. RISK ANALYSIS, 29(3), 344-354.Wiley. doi: 10.1111/j.1539-6924.2008.01163.x.
Besterfield-Sacre, M., Shuman, L.J., Wolfe, H., Clark, R.A., & Yildirim, P. (2007). Development of a work sampling methodology for behavioral observations: Application to teamwork. JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 96(4), 347-357.Wiley. doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.2007.tb00944.x.
Clark, R.M., & Mahboobin, A. How to architecture open-ended problem-solvers? Student reflections on scaffolding experiences in an open-ended problem-solving bioengineering course sequence. Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, 9(1), 30-39.
Dallal, A., Dukes, A., & Clark, R. (2020). Student Performance in Partially Flipped ECE Laboratory Classes. In 2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access Proceedings, 2020-June.ASEE Conferences. doi: 10.18260/1-2--35233.
Dickerson, S.J., Clark, R.M., & Jiang, N. (2020). Assessment of reflective and metacognitive practices for electrical and computer engineering undergraduates. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2020-June.
Kaw, A., & Clark, R.M. (2020). Does the use of cumulative and practice tests further improve a blended STEM classroom?. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2020-June.
Clark, R.M., Wang, M., Zaghloul, M.A.S., Sullivan, S.M., & Chen, K. (2019). Project-based learning of optics and photonics: How to teach a standalone technical elective “niche” course?. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
Dallal, A., & Clark, R. (2019). Progressive Use of Active Learning in Electrical Engineering Courses. In 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition Proceedings.ASEE Conferences. doi: 10.18260/1-2--33201.
Dukes, A.A., Sowko, L.A., Gartner, M., Barber, B.J., & Clark, R.M. (2019). Assessing the impact of embedding nursing students in bioengineering senior design projects: Student perceptions of interprofessional team benefits and challenges. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
Kaw, A., Clark, R.M., Delgado, E.E., & Abate, N. (2019). Integrating adaptive learning lessons in a flipped STEM course: Development, outcomes, and data analytics. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
Kerestes, R.J., Dolloff, P.A., & Clark, R.M. (2019). Delivery of a revamped course on electric power distribution engineering and smart grids. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
Clark, R.M., & Dickerson, S.J. (2018). The use of SPICE simulation to promote reflection and metacognition in a microelectronics course. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2018-June.
Clark, R.M., & Mahboobin, A. (2018). Student reflections on experiences gained from an open-ended problem-solving bio-signals laboratory. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2018-June.
Clark, R.M., Kaw, A., & Delgado, E. (2018). Do adaptive lessons for pre-class experience improve flipped learning?. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2018-June.
Clark, R.M., Stabryla, L.M., & Gilbertson, L.M. (2018). Use of active learning and the design thinking process to drive creative sustainable engineering design solutions. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2018-June.
Clark, R.M., Kaw, A., Lou, Y., Scott, A., & Besterfield-Sacre, M.E. (2017). Blended vs. flipped teaching: One course - Three engineering schools. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2017-June.
Cole, D.G., Butler, B., Bodnar, C.A., Clark, R.M., Davis, J., & Congedo, T. (2017). Reinforcing the fundamentals of graduate nuclear engineering through game-based learning. In ANS CONTE 2017 - Conference on Nuclear Training and Education, (pp. 18-19).
Dickerson, S.J., Clark, R.M., & Jain, A. (2017). No excuses: Use of simple active learning in electrical and computer engineering. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2017-June.
Mahboobin, A., & Clark, R.M. (2017). Build as you go: An approach to completing laboratory reports. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2017-June.
Schmidt, D.E., & Clark, R.M. (2017). Improving student capstone experience by early exposure and engagement. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2017-June.
Shemran, R.P., Clark, R.M., Bilec, M.M., Landis, A.E., & Parrish, K. (2017). Developing a framework to better engage students in STEM via game design: Findings from year 1. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2017-June.
Bodnar, C., Clark, R., Davis, J., Congedo, T., & Cole, D. (2016). Student perspectives on application of game-based learning within a graduate-level engineering course. In 2016 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2016-November.IEEE. doi: 10.1109/fie.2016.7757440.
Bodnar, C.A., Bongiorni, W.M., & Clark, R. (2016). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Game-Based Learning on Improvement of Student Learning Outcomes within a Sophomore Level Chemical Product Design Class. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION, 32(1), (pp. 448-456).
Clark, R.M., & Mahboobin, A. (2016). Scaffolding engineering students to be the problem solvers we want them to be. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2016-June.
Markovetz, M.R., Clark, R.M., Arastoopour, G., Swiecki, Z.L., Shaffer, D.W., Chesler, N.C., & Bodnar, C.A. (2016). Innovative design within the context of virtual internships: How can it be defined and how is it related to the student design process?. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2016-June.
McDermott, T.E., & Clark, R.M. (2016). Improving a flipped electromechanical energy conversion course. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2016-June.
Shuman, L.J., Clark, R.M., Streiner, S., & Besterfield-Sacre, M.E. (2016). Achieving global competence: Are our freshmen already there?. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2016-June.
Vidic, N.S., & Clark, R.M. (2016). Comparison of a partially Flipped vs. Fully-flipped introductory probability and statistics course for engineers: Lessons learned. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 2016-June.
Eichelman, K.M., Clark, R.M., & Bodnar, C.A. (2015). Assessing the impact of game based pedagogy on the development of communication skills for engineers. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society(122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society).
McDermott, T.E., & Clark, R.M. (2015). Revitalizing an electromechanical energy conversion course. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society(122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society).
Vidic, N.S., Clark, R.M., & Claypool, E.G. (2015). Flipped classroom approach: Probability and statistics course for engineers. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings, 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society(122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society).
Bodnar, C.A., & Clark, R.M. (2014). Exploring the impact game-based learning has on classroom environment and student engagement within an engineering product design class. In Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Technological Ecosystems for Enhancing Multiculturality - TEEM '14, (pp. 191-196).ACM Press. doi: 10.1145/2669711.2669899.
Clark, R.M., Norman, B.A., & Besterfield-Sacre, M. (2014). Preliminary experiences with "Flipping" a facility layout/material handling course. In IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2014, (pp. 1194-1202).
Markovetz, M.R., Clark, R.M., & Bodnar, C.A. (2014). Assessment of the impact of customer focused activities within a virtual internship environment on students' product design process. In Education Division 2014 - Core Programming Area at the 2014 AIChE Annual Meeting, (pp. 522-523).
Rogy, K.M., Bodnar, C.A., & Clark, R.M. (2014). Examining the entrepreneurial mindset of senior chemical engineering students as a result of exposure to the epistemic game nephrotex. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
Shuman, L., Besterfield-Sacre, M., Clark, R., Yildirim, T.P., & Bursic, K. (2009). E-MEAs: Introducing an ethical component to model eliciting activities. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
Shuman, L., Besterfield-Sacre, M., Clark, R., Yildirim, T.P., & Bursic, K. (2009). E-MEAs: Introducing an ethical component to model eliciting activities. In ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Conference Proceedings.
Shuman, L.J., Clark, R., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & Yildirim, T.P. (2009). The model eliciting activity (MEA) construct: Moving engineering education research into the classroom. In 2008 Proceedings of the 9th Biennial Conference on Engineering Systems Design and Analysis, 3, (pp. 627-635).
Besterfield-Sacre, M., Clark, R.M., & Shuman, L.J. (2008). Work in progress - activities that capstone teams use to create innovative design in bioengineering. In 2008 38th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference.IEEE. doi: 10.1109/fie.2008.4720520.
Clark, R.M., Besterfield-Sacre, M., Shuman, L.J., & Yildirim, T.P. (2008). Work in progress - assessment of MEA problem solving processes used by engineering students. In 2008 38th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference.IEEE. doi: 10.1109/fie.2008.4720497.
Clark, R.M., Shuman, L.J., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & Yildirim, T.P. (2008). Use of model eliciting activities to improve problem solving by industrial engineering students. In IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2008, (pp. 110-115).
Shuman, L.J., Clark, R.M., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & Yildirim, T.P. (2008). Work in progress - ethical model eliciting activities (E-MEA) - extending the construct. In 2008 38th Annual Frontiers in Education Conference.IEEE. doi: 10.1109/fie.2008.4720535.
Pinaryildirim, T., Besterfield-Sacre, M., Shuman, L.J., Wolfe, H., & Clark, R.M. (2007). An analysis of engineering design using Markov Chains. In IIE Annual Conference and Expo 2007 - Industrial Engineering's Critical Role in a Flat World - Conference Proceedings, (pp. 392-398).