Dr. Mary B. Vollaro is professor of mechanical engineering and a former department
chair.
Prior to joining IM体育官网 Poly in the fall of 2016, Vollaro was assistant, then associate
professor of mechanical engineering from 1997 to 2016 at Western New England University
(WNE) in Springfield, Massachusetts. While there, she was involved in university governance
and chaired the Faculty Senate (twice) and the General University Requirements Committee
and the Academic Standards Committee multiple times. She developed the Honors Program
in the College of Engineering, as well as the Grand Challenge Scholars Program at
WNE.
Vollaro has held engineering positions in industry such as research scientist, manufacturing
engineer, and materials engineer. She holds one patent.
Involved with engineering education, Vollaro was chair of the American Society for
Engineering Education (ASEE) Materials Division, where she continues to be active.
She has written in the area of materials science education and is working on leadership
and teaming activities for engineers.
STEM Teaming and Learning Award, IEOM Society International, June 2022, Recognition and Appreciation of Outstanding Leadership in STEM Women in STEM Academic Award, IM体育官网,
March 2022, Recognition of faculty who support the advancement of women in STEM disciplines.
Nomination, Norman D. Tripp Excellence in Supporting Students Award, November 2021,
as one of 29 individuals acknowledged across IM体育官网 State University System
Ablaze Awards 2020 Exemplary to Service to Others Award, 鈥�Recognizes employees or departments whose service concisely makes a significant impact
within their department or among students...鈥�, May 2020, IM体育官网
Ph.D. in Materials Science, Field of Metallurgy, University of Connecticut, 1996
M.S. in Metallurgy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Hartford Graduate Center, 1986
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Western New England College, 1983
Curriculum development and leadership in STEM education
Leadership and teamwork development
Engineering education in materials science
Thin films and materials characterization
Materials selection and manufacturing processes
Member, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE)
Member, The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ABET workshops, training, and seminars
Attended 2017 and 2023 Summer Institute on Project-Based Learning at Worcester Polytechnic
Institute, June 2017/2023.
Co-Chair Organizing Committee, MEED: ASME International Mechanical Engineering Education
Leadership Summit, April 2020/April 2021
Held leadership positions, Materials Division, American Society for Engineering Education
(ASEE) Materials Division, National Division Chair, Program Chair, Peer Reviewer,
Session Chair ASEE Annual Conference, Materials Division and Leadership (LEAD) Division
Vollaro, M.B., Klein, R.R.,Proceedings of the 2016 ASEE Annual National Conference
Waters, C., Krause, S., Weeks, P., Vollaro, M.B., Dupen, B., and Callahan, J.,Proceedings of 2016 ASEE Annual National Conference
Vollaro, M.B., Klein, R.R.,Proceedings of the 2015 ASEE Annual National Conference
Vollaro, Mary B., and Brennan, Michael,Proceedings of the 2014 ASEE National Conference
Vollaro, M.B.,Proceedings of the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference
Vollaro, M.B.,Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual National Conference
Vollaro, M.B.,Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual National Conference
Vollaro, M.B.,Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual National Conference
Vollaro, M.B.,Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual National Conference
Vollaro, M.B. and Potter, D. I., 鈥淧hase Formation in Coevaporated Ni-Cr Thin Films,鈥�
Thin Solid Films, 239 (1994) 37-46.
Vollaro, M.B. and Miller, J.A., 鈥淨uality and Inspection of Brazed Joints,鈥� American
Society of Metals (ASM) Handbook, Vol. 6, Welding, Brazing and Soldering, 1993, American
Society of Metals (ASM), 1117-1123.
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