Featured Boise Faculty
Dr. Peter Goodwin, Professor of Civil Engineering
DeVlieg Presidential Professor in Ecohydraulics and Professor of Civil Engineering
Peter Goodwin, the DeVlieg Presidential Professor in Ecohydraulics and professor of civil engineering, is recognized internationally for his research, with particular contributions in the field of sedimentation and the impact of river management on ecosystems. He founded, and is director of, the Center for Ecohydraulics Research at the University of Idaho, which he has developed into an internationally-recognized research center. He joined the University of Idaho in 1996, after earning his doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley. In his research, Dr. Goodwin has demonstrated a commitment to scholarship and education as an integral part of research. He is committed to developing the careers of other academics, and has provided support, advice and mentoring to people around the world. He received a $5,000 award. Dr. Goodwin is based in Boise.
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DeVlieg Presidential Professor in Ecohydraulics and Professor of Civil Engineering
Peter Goodwin, the DeVlieg Presidential Professor in Ecohydraulics and professor of civil engineering, is recognized internationally for his research, with particular contributions in the field of sedimentation and the impact of river management on ecosystems. He founded, and is director of, the Center for Ecohydraulics Research at the University of Idaho, which he has developed into an internationally-recognized research center. He joined the University of Idaho in 1996, after earning his doctorate from the University of California at Berkeley. In his research, Dr. Goodwin has demonstrated a commitment to scholarship and education as an integral part of research. He is committed to developing the careers of other academics, and has provided support, advice and mentoring to people around the world. He received a $5,000 award. Dr. Goodwin is based in Boise.
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Dr. Russ Joki, Ed.D.
Department Chair, CASPEL and Professor in Educational Leadership
Russ Joki is the Department Chair for Counseling and School Psychology, Special Education and Educational Leadership(CASPEL). He holds an Ed.D. from the University of Idaho. Russ teaches principal and superintendent preparation and advises doctoral students. He is a former superintendent of schools with 30 years experience in Idaho and Oregon. His scholarship specialty is school law. He has attended postgraduate study at Harvard, Columbia, and Oxford.
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Department Chair, CASPEL and Professor in Educational Leadership
Russ Joki is the Department Chair for Counseling and School Psychology, Special Education and Educational Leadership(CASPEL). He holds an Ed.D. from the University of Idaho. Russ teaches principal and superintendent preparation and advises doctoral students. He is a former superintendent of schools with 30 years experience in Idaho and Oregon. His scholarship specialty is school law. He has attended postgraduate study at Harvard, Columbia, and Oxford.
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Dr. Carolyn Keeler
Professor, Educational Leadership
Carolyn Keeler holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Idaho. Her experience includes teaching, counseling, and administration in the public K-12 system for 25 years. She teaches research methods courses in qualitative and quantitative design and statistical analysis and assessment at the doctoral level. She also teaches Leading Continuous School Improvement and Curriculum as part of the master’s program and works with school districts on standards-based curriculum and assessment and data analysis.
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Professor, Educational Leadership
Carolyn Keeler holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of Idaho. Her experience includes teaching, counseling, and administration in the public K-12 system for 25 years. She teaches research methods courses in qualitative and quantitative design and statistical analysis and assessment at the doctoral level. She also teaches Leading Continuous School Improvement and Curriculum as part of the master’s program and works with school districts on standards-based curriculum and assessment and data analysis.
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Dr. Michael Kroth
Assistant Professor, Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership
“I am passionate about work. Yep, not only do I love to show up to do the work I’m paid to do, but I also research what it takes to create passionate work and passionate work organizations for others. But what makes it really fun and meaningful is working with leaders and folks in the community or the workplace to help them make what they do more enjoyable. At our Lunch and Lead seminars last year – free to the public I might add – we called it 'Creating Healthy, Highly Motivating Work Environments.' I am an assistant professor at the University of Idaho and my focus is on human resource development. That’s what I do for pay. What I do for myself is my vocation – and it’s a lot more than a title.”
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Assistant Professor, Adult Organizational Learning and Leadership
“I am passionate about work. Yep, not only do I love to show up to do the work I’m paid to do, but I also research what it takes to create passionate work and passionate work organizations for others. But what makes it really fun and meaningful is working with leaders and folks in the community or the workplace to help them make what they do more enjoyable. At our Lunch and Lead seminars last year – free to the public I might add – we called it 'Creating Healthy, Highly Motivating Work Environments.' I am an assistant professor at the University of Idaho and my focus is on human resource development. That’s what I do for pay. What I do for myself is my vocation – and it’s a lot more than a title.”
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Dr. Larry Stauffer
Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the College of Engineering in Boise
Dr. Stauffer is a professor of mechanical engineering and the Director of the University of Idaho College of Engineering in Boise, Idaho. He is also the university’s Director for TechHelp, leads the Manufacturing Improvement Group and is a licensed mechanical engineer in Idaho. Dr. Stauffer works directly with many manufacturers in the Boise area by providing in-depth research and analysis for product development and manufacture. His product development expertise is in process management, Six Sigma design tools, product definition, design for manufacture and assembly, human factors, mechanical analysis, and safety. His product manufacture expertise is in lean manufacturing, work cell design, and plant layout. He is also actively engaged in delivering professional development opportunities to working engineers to help them stay technically current and become licensed engineers. Dr. Stauffer’s experience in private industry and industrial extension activity is extensive. He has worked at Westinghouse Electric Corporation developing advanced-technology tooling to process structural fuels. At Hewlett Packard Corporation, he designed high volume production processes for consumer electronics. He also worked for the Oregon Department of Energy to evaluate energy conservation projects for public buildings. As a professor with an industrial extension role, he assists numerous companies to improve manufacturing processes in the areas of lean manufacturing, design for manufacture, ergonomics and product development. Dr. Stauffer earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University, an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering at Virginia Tech and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech.
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Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the College of Engineering in Boise
Dr. Stauffer is a professor of mechanical engineering and the Director of the University of Idaho College of Engineering in Boise, Idaho. He is also the university’s Director for TechHelp, leads the Manufacturing Improvement Group and is a licensed mechanical engineer in Idaho. Dr. Stauffer works directly with many manufacturers in the Boise area by providing in-depth research and analysis for product development and manufacture. His product development expertise is in process management, Six Sigma design tools, product definition, design for manufacture and assembly, human factors, mechanical analysis, and safety. His product manufacture expertise is in lean manufacturing, work cell design, and plant layout. He is also actively engaged in delivering professional development opportunities to working engineers to help them stay technically current and become licensed engineers. Dr. Stauffer’s experience in private industry and industrial extension activity is extensive. He has worked at Westinghouse Electric Corporation developing advanced-technology tooling to process structural fuels. At Hewlett Packard Corporation, he designed high volume production processes for consumer electronics. He also worked for the Oregon Department of Energy to evaluate energy conservation projects for public buildings. As a professor with an industrial extension role, he assists numerous companies to improve manufacturing processes in the areas of lean manufacturing, design for manufacture, ergonomics and product development. Dr. Stauffer earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Oregon State University, an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering at Virginia Tech and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech.
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