Assistant Director, Teaching Professor
Department of Engineering Fundamentals
Contact Information
- 302A Zeanah Engineering Complex, 863 Neyland Drive 260 Zeanah Engineering complex, Knoxville, TN 37996
- Phone: 865-974-9810
- E-mail: biegalski@utk.edu
- Department Website
- Engineering education
- Project-based learning
- PhD, MS CASE School of Engineering, Structural Engineering
- BS The Ohio State University, Civil Engineering
- Reviewer, ASEE, FYEE, CONECD
- Member, American Society of Engineering Education
- Member, American Institute of Steel Construction
- The Tickle College of Engineering Leon and Nancy Cole Superior Teaching Award, 2023.
- The Tickle College of Engineering Faculty Outstanding Service to the College Award, 2022.
- Fagan, J. and A. Biegalski. "Interfacing MATLAB with Sphero Robots for an Introduction to Programming Class." Workshop presented at 2023 FYEE Conference, University of Tennessee. https://peer.asee.org/44865.
- Fagan, J. and A. Biegalski. "Work-in-Progress: Bridging the Gap Between MATLAB and Python via ROS to Build Skills in an Introductory Programming Course." 2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Minneapolis, MN. https://peer.asee.org/40923, 2022.
- Biegalski, A., K. Kit, and R. McCord. “Converting Traditional Engineering Physics Laboratories into Self-
- Designed Student Explorations.” Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New
- Orleans, Louisiana. 10.18260/p.26589, 2016.
- Biegalski, A. et al. “Technology Enhanced Learning: UT Knoxville’s engage Engineering Fundamentals
- Program”, American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Summer 2016 symposium, 2016 (Invited)
- Schleter, W. and A. Biegalski. “Implementing a Robotic Programming Project in a First Semester
- Programming for Engineers Course.” Presented at First Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference,
- 2015.
- Zhou, Y. E. and A. Eitel Biegalski. “Investigation of large web fractures of welded steel plate girder bridge.” Journal of Bridge Engineering, 15, 373-383, 2010.
- Zhou, Y. E. and A. Eitel Biegalski. “Problem diagnosis and retrofit of lateral bracing system of a truss bridge.” Proceedings of the 2008 Structures Congress, 314, 1-9, 2008.
- Huckelbridge, A., A. Eitel, and Y. Zou. “Early Performance Observations of a Replacement GFRP Reinforced Highway Bridge Deck.” The Structural Faults & Repair Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, June, 2006.
Biography
Amy Biegalski Wilton (Dr. B) is a Distinguished Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Program at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She holds an MS and PhD in Structural Engineering from the CASE School of Engineering and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Michigan. Before transitioning to academia, she worked as a consulting structural engineer with URS, Jacobs Engineering, and SAIC, specializing in building and bridge design and analysis. She has taught courses in physics, programming, surveying, computer graphics, leadership, and student success. In addition to her teaching role, she serves as the faculty liaison for the Engage Living and Learning Community (LLC) and the Engineering Leadership Team in the engineering dormitory. As Assistant Director, she oversees teaching staff affairs and organizes professional, social, and academic events for the LLC. Her interests include empowering students with marketable skills, fostering student engagement through hands-on technology, collaborative and problem-based learning, strengthening student-faculty connections, and promoting diversity in engineering.
