Martin Westrick
graduated from Illinois State University with a BS in Industrial
Technology and an MS in Training and Development Technology.
Martin was employed as a technical trainer for a greeting
card and gift-wrap manufacturer. He later transferred to manufacturing
operations and was promoted to Vice-President of Greeting
Card Operations. While a master’s student, he worked
as a research assistant on the Integrated Math, Science,
and Technology Curriculum project. Currently, Martin
teaches in the Department of Technology at Illinois State
University. He wishes to continue teaching in a technology
related field that supports integrating math, science, and
engineering concepts with technology; and conduct research
related to using instructional technology as a mechanism to
facilitate high levels of learning, problem identification,
and problem solving.