Pam Becker
Professor
Engineering Management
Eastern Michigan University
United States of America
Biography
Pamela Becker has been employed at Eastern Michigan University since 1993; she is a full Professor and the Interim Director of the School of Technology and Professional Services Management. Prior to this she was the undergraduate Technology Management program coordinator in the School of Technology Studies. She was the primary researcher and developer of this program which was approved in 2001 and had its first program graduates in 2004. She was instrumental in the development of unique 3+1 Articulation Agreements with area community colleges, which enable students to transfer technical Associate of Applied Science degree programs and general education coursework into the Technology Management program without loss of credit hours.
Research Interest
Technology Management, Workforce Development, Women in Technology, Online Teaching.
Publications
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Ballard, J., Becker, P., Boulus, M., Cole, D., Duluca, M., Hansen, M., Nixon, D., Oxley, K., Phelan, D., Quinn, C., Randall, D., Schatzel, K., & Wilbur, K. (November 30, 2010). College and Career Readiness White Paper.
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Downs, G. H., & Becker, P.R. (2011). What Factors Affect Academic Performance in an Online Technology Management Bachelor's Program?  Published in Proceedings of PICMET 2011: Technology Management in the Energy-Smart Worldâ€, Portland Oregon.
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Becker, P.R., & Findley, L. (FY 2011). Eastern Michigan University Congressional Priorities-“Working Together: Preparing the Displaced Worker for Employment in the New Economy.